Bird of Paradise Care: Light, Water and Getting It to Flower
The Lab | Bird of Paradise Care The bird of paradise (Strelitzia reginae) is a bold South African plant with paddle-shaped leaves and orange and … Read more
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Amaryllis Care: How to Make It Rebloom Every Year
The Lab | Amaryllis Care The amaryllis sold for the holidays is a Hippeastrum hybrid from Central and South America, not the African Amaryllis that … Read more
Thanksgiving Cactus vs Christmas Cactus: Spot the Difference
The Lab | Thanksgiving Cactus vs Christmas Cactus If you bought a “Christmas cactus” this fall, there is a good chance it is actually a … Read more
Bringing Plants Indoors for Winter: When and How to Do It
The Lab | Bringing Plants Indoors for Winter Houseplants that spent the summer on a patio or balcony need to come back in before the … Read more
Dracaena Care: How to Stop Brown Tips and Prune It
The Lab | Dracaena Care Dracaenas are some of the most common indoor plants: the corn plant (Dracaena fragrans), the dragon tree (D. marginata), ‘Janet … Read more
Parlor Palm Care: An Easy, Pet-Safe Palm for Low Light
The Lab | Parlor Palm Care The parlor palm (Chamaedorea elegans) is one of the best palms for indoors: small, slow-growing, tolerant of lower light, … Read more
Dracaena Brown Tips: Causes and How to Fix Them
The Infirmary | Dracaena Brown Tips Brown, crispy leaf tips are the most common complaint about dracaenas: the corn plant (Dracaena fragrans), the dragon tree … Read more
African Violet Not Blooming? 6 Causes and How to Fix Them
The Infirmary | African Violet Not Blooming An African violet can flower almost all year, so a plant that sits there making leaves but no … Read more
Croton Dropping Leaves? Causes and How to Stop It
The Infirmary | Croton Dropping Leaves Crotons (Codiaeum variegatum) are grown for their bold red, orange, yellow and green leaves, and they are known for … Read more