Philodendron Micans Care: Light, Water and Velvet Leaves
The Lab | Philodendron Micans Care Philodendron micans is the velvet-leaved form of the heartleaf philodendron: the same easy trailing vine, but with soft, bronze-green … Read more
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Staghorn Fern Care: How to Water, Mount and Grow Pups
The Lab | Staghorn Fern Care Staghorn ferns (Platycerium) grow on tree trunks and branches in the wild, not in soil, which is why they … Read more
String of Pearls Care: How to Water It Without Rotting
The Lab | String of Pearls Care String of pearls (Curio rowleyanus, formerly Senecio rowleyanus) is a trailing succulent from dry parts of South Africa, … Read more
Polka Dot Plant Care: How to Keep It Bushy and Colorful
The Lab | Hypoestes phyllostachya Polka dot plant care is about three things: bright, filtered light to keep the spots colorful, evenly moist soil, and … Read more
Philodendron Birkin Care: Light, Water and Yellow Leaves
The Lab | Philodendron Birkin Care Philodendron ‘Birkin’ is a compact, upright philodendron with dark green leaves and fine cream-white pinstripes. It grows slowly and … Read more
Hoya Care: Light, Water, Soil and How to Get Blooms
The Lab | Hoya carnosa and Relatives Hoya care comes down to bright light, a fast-draining mix, and letting the mix dry between waterings. NC … Read more
Hoya Propagation: Tree Fern Fiber vs Moss vs Water
The Lab | Hoya Propagation Hoya propagation is easy with stem cuttings: take a piece of last year’s stem with at least one node, root … Read more
Wisteria Frutescens Container Care: Growing It in Pots
The Lab | Wisteria Frutescens Container Care American wisteria (Wisteria frutescens) is a native North American twining vine, less aggressive than the Chinese and Japanese … Read more
How to Grow Daisies: When to Plant, Care and Reblooming
The Lab | How to Grow Daisies “Daisy” is not one plant. The tall white daisy in a summer border, the neon pot daisy at … Read more