Keeping up with the humidity needs of orchids and other tropical plants indoors can be difficult. Fortunately, there are plenty of plants that thrive in drier environments. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss discusses some wonderful houseplants that won't mind dry air at all!
When it comes to houseplants, some are easy to care for, and others—well, not so much. If you're just getting started on your houseplant journey, congratulations! In this article, houseplant enthusiast Melissa Strauss will talk about some plants that you might want to hold off on for a while.
Christmas cacti brighten up our living rooms during the holidays. These epiphytic plants naturally grow high in trees like orchids and need similar care to produce ample blooms. Use these seven pro tips from seasoned grower Jerad Bryant to get your Christmas cactus flowering in time for the holiday season.
Have you ever wondered exactly how long you can leave houseplants in their original plastic pots? The truth is that there’s no standard amount of time that you need to wait. Instead, you should make the decision based on a variety of factors. Houseplant enthusiast Emily Estep will walk you through the thought process, helping you decide how long to leave your plants in their original pots.
Houseplants love warm summer temperatures, but fall frosts threaten their growth! To protect their tender shoots, bring them indoors before harsh freezes arrive. Use these nine pro tips from seasoned grower Jerad Bryant to help your sensitive specimens survive this winter.
Can you propagate houseplants in the winter months? Yes, you can! Some plants prefer it in November, while others need help to grow their best. Join longtime houseplant grower Jerad Bryant in discovering these 27 plant species ideal for propagating indoors this season.
The holidays are just around the corner, and gift-giving is on our minds. We have some great ideas if you have an indoor gardener to find a gift for. Check out these great gifts for the houseplant enthusiast in your life!
Pruning your Christmas cactus might sound daunting, but it’s much easier than you think! Biologist and gardener Lindsay Miller breaks down pruning everybody’s favorite festive houseplant.
A Christmas cactus is a staple in any houseplant collection. Whether you just purchased yours or it’s been in your family for generations, you may be wondering if and when you should prune it. Houseplant enthusiast Emily Estep has gathered a list of seven situations in which pruning is prudent, with some tips on how to do so properly for maximum blooms and plant health.
If you’ve ever claimed to have a black thumb, we are here for you. If you’re just getting started and want to learn about some great, low-maintenance houseplants, gardening expert Melissa Strauss has you covered.
Whether you’re an orchid expert or trying your hand at growing the exotic beauties, adding a long-blooming specimen to the collection increases the joy and diversity they offer. Some yield months of color, from easy-care varieties to more esoteric specimens. Explore the intrigue of long-flowering orchids with gardening expert Katherine Rowe for an extended display.
Much of orchid care centers around protecting their sensitive roots. Orchid enthusiast Melissa Strauss discusses the circumstances that might lead you to trim them and whether you should do it at all.