Cheery Clivia, endemic to South Africa, will bring a splash of colour to your houseplant collection when it needs it most. Coral orange trumpet like blooms emerge above strapping glossy green leaves ...
Repotting your houseplants is a vital part of their growth and health, but it can sometimes feel like a risky endeavor. I ...
Q. How can I tell if my clivia house plant will bloom this year? — Chris, Accord A. A clivia plant is generally considered to be mature, and old enough to bloom, when it has produced 12 to 14 leaves.
Russell McLendon is a science writer with expertise in the natural environment, humans, and wildlife. He holds degrees in journalism and environmental anthropology. Knowing how to repot a plant is an ...
You know what plant parents say: “they grow up so fast,” and if you have a few seedlings yourself, chances are you get it. So, if those buds are already outgrowing their pots or you’re prepping for ...
Repotting is one of the most fun parts of houseplant ownership — you get to pick a cool new pot and get your hands in the soil. One of the things that gets us repotting is when our plants become ...
Even more than gray, drab days and the inevitable cold, fall brings another uneasy feeling to the fore: the premature holiday. I mean, of course, the setting out of Christmas stuff by retailers weeks ...