Epiphyllums, commonly referred to as Epis, or Orchid cacti, have tremendous blooms - in size, color, (often times) FRAGRANCE! Fragrance is the one aspect of Epis that is simply not admirable unles you own...
Clivias, once known as an old fashined houseplant have found a renewed popularity. Once thought of as just nice orange flowers once a year, they now come in many color forms and repeat blooms. The color range...
Jade in my mind is one the easiest plants to grow. With a basic understanding of care and a few helpful tips, you should be ready to turn that mediocre house plant into a stunning accent container grown...
Adeniums are one of the easiest to grow and most rewarding of the fat plants (caudiciforms). Their adaptability to a broad range of conditions makes them forgiving of less than ideal care. This attribute...
Epiphyllum Hybrid Care Most Epiphyllum species are night blooming white flowering cactus which came from Central and South America. They live in tree canopies with very few nutrients, save leaf mold and...
THIS IS THE BEAUTIUL BLOOM OF A NIGHT BLOOMING CEREUS .. ALSO CALLED QUEEN OF THE NIGHT .. OR DUTCHMAN'S PIPE CACTUS .. I LOVE THIS CACTUS.. VERY UNUSUAL FLAT WIDE GREEN THICK LEAVES AND LONG STEMS .. LEAVES...
Bonsai is a wonderful hobby! Houseplant bonsai are the easiest and most successful gifts! The reasons are simple and logical. As lifestyles change there are a limited amount of daylight time to spend on...
Some plants can stand on their own for attractiveness, while others - even if they aren't ugly ducklings come to beauty more quickly when they share the stage with others. You can have a thriving plant town of...
The soil mix is very controversial.We like a combination of native loam soil at about 80% mixed with 20% sphagnum. Add some grit if desired.We prefer sowing 1 kind per 1 pot, and not to sow many kinds in a...
Here is a list of easy-to-grow cacti and succulents that are great for beginners! Rattail Cactus (Aporocactus flagelliformis) Bishop's Cap, Goat's Horn, Star Cactus (Astrophytum capricorne) Bearded...