Common Name: Cushion or Florist’s Chrysanthemum Botanical Name: Chrysanthemum morifolium Plant Type: Tender or Hardy Perennial USDA Hardiness Zones: 7-9  Light Preference: Full to Partial Sun Bloom Time: Late Summer …

Learning the basic needs for each type of house plant takes time, and if you listen closely, your plant will tell you exactly what it needs. Leaves will wilt or …

House plant pests can come from anywhere—an open window, clothing, a new plant, or house plants summered outdoors and brought inside without being pre-cleaned. When conditions are ideal for pests and …

Moth Orchid Care and Flowering The spare, elegant stems of moth orchids (Phalaenopsis hybrids) look impressive on a tabletop until the long-blooming flowers fade. Then it’s rejuvenation time. Some gardeners …

Good care and room temperatures between 65-75° F will encourage any new flowering house plant to bloom at its fullest and longest. So, when you first bring a flowering plant …

Six Kokedama Dos and Don’ts Do water the roots regularly–too little water is the #1 killer of these little hanging house plants. Do spritz the foliage with spring water to …

Six Succulent Care Dos and Don’ts Do check the soil before watering–if it still has moisture, wait a day or two. Do dust your plants regularly. One method is to …

Plants are living, breathing organisms. Each has its own temperament, personality, and look. They are beautifying, allow us to nurture something, and let us enjoy the all-too-wonderful results: lush foliage, …

Hanging house plants get a lot more of the good stuff—more light, airflow, and great drainage. But their airborne state also leaves them more vulnerable to water-loss and damage from …