Alocasias are enormously popular among tropical plant enthusiasts, and Alocasia cuprea ‘Red Secret’ is a stunning collector’s plant. The almost metallic appearance of the leaves is truly unique. Keep reading to discover care tips for this amazing Alocasia. Alocasia cuprea is native to Borneo where it grows on the rainforest floor. The foliage is almost …
If you’re looking for a more uncommon, stunning fern as a houseplant, look no further than Phlebodium aureum ‘Davana’ which is a type of Blue Star Fern. Keep reading to learn more about how to care for the unusual and gorgeous Davana fern. At the time of writing this post, this is a newer fern …
Is your desert rose dying? I have good news for you. Unless your plant has rotted, there is hope. In this post, I will go over some valuable insights into how you can grow this plant in your home. And you’ll be surprised to know that sometimes your plant may look dead, but it’s not! …
Should you deadhead coleus? Many people have asked me whether they should be cutting off any flowers that form on their coleus. This post answers this question, and more, so keep reading to find out exactly what to do as I demonstrate on my own plants. DEADHEADING COLEUS DO COLEUS DIE AFTER FLOWERING? First I’d …
Are you wondering what the best way is to water your moss pole and keep it moist? In this post, I’ll show you how to create a self watering moss pole using a very simple technique. It’s not completely self-watering, but it barely takes any time to do, and it makes it super easy! Keep …
You can’t beat the colorful foliage of Caladiums, whether you grow them indoors, outdoors, in the ground, or in pots! And there has been no shortage of questions and caladium problems from my readers. Here are some of the most common questions and problems that people often have with Caladiums (along with detailed answers.) Caladiums …
If you’re looking for a gigantic, statement plant for your garden, look no further than Colocasia Thailand Giant. Previously classified as a Colocasia, this strain of elephant ear is super-sized to put it mildly. The correct botanical name is Leucocasia gigantia ‘Thailand Giant’. Keep reading to find out how to care for this plant, and …
Do you have a dying money tree (Pachira aquatica) and you are at a loss for how to save it? I’ve found that there is a tremendous amount of conflicting advice and misinformation on this plant, and I’m here to help set the record straight so that you can understand how to turn your dying …
Do you have a favorite tropical hibiscus plant that you’ve enjoyed all summer and you want to keep your plant successfully through the winter? They’re just too beautiful to let die! This article is all about overwintering hibiscus. From bringing your plant back inside before the cold weather, to reintroducing it outdoors back in the …
Are your hens and chicks dying? Perhaps you’ve heard that they’re easy to grow, but you just can’t seem to get along with them. These hardy succulents are delightful to grow, if you can meet some important conditions. Keep reading and I’ll teach you everything you need to know. Sempervivum (pronounced sem-per-VEE-vum) is the botanical …
Looking for black eyed susan vine trellis ideas? In this post, I’ll give you several ideas that you can use to display this delightful plant in your garden. Thunbergia alata is a very vigorous vine and needs a support structure in order for it to be displayed the way that it deserves to be in …