Shamrocks (Oxalis)
History of the Shamrock The earliest reference to the shamrock was in the 5th century when St. Patrick used the shamrock to explain the Trinity to the Druids. There is no proof of knowing that…
Houseplants-bring them inside
As the end of summer approaches and night temperatures start to drop below 50 degrees, it is time to think about bringing your houseplants back inside. Summer vacation is over. Most houseplants are, after all,…
Propagate Christmas cactus
Root from stem cuttings Christmas cactus can be easily rooted from stem cuttings. Here’s how: Take a stem cutting of two to three joined segments. Let the stem cutting dry out for a few hours…
Jade plant care
Jade plant (Crassula argenta) also referred to Jade tree is grown an indoor houseplant that is easy to care for and can last for many years. It can also be grown outdoors in frost-free areas…
Cyclamen
The florist variety of cyclamen (C. persicum) was ‘the plant’ during the Christmas holiday in the Victorian era; today it is making a comeback in popularity. The name cyclamen comes from the Greek word circle…
Christmas Cactus
CHRISTMAS CACTUS One of the more popular flowering plants around the holidays is the Schlumbergera bridgesii better known as the Christmas cactus. It offers a profusion of tubular flowers that bloom for two to four…
Lucky Bamboo
Dracaena sanderiana, better known as Lucky Bamboo is not a bamboo but belongs to the lily family. It grows under low light conditions in the rain forest canopy in Southeast Asia. This makes it an…
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