If you like philodendrons and want one that can survive in many shady locations outside, the one called ‘Xanadu’ may be on your horticultural bucket list. Now while “Xanadu” was a word used in the 1816 poem "Kubla Khan" by Samuel ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes
One very common houseplant loved by all is the peace lily. Also called Spathiphyllum, this foliage plant is also known for its long-lasting, jack-in-the pulpit-like white flower. While mostly kept as houseplants, peace lilies can also ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes
I have received a number of orchid plants over the years. How many do I have now, NONE. I’ve been told that I kill them with kindness. I usually receive one for Mother’s Day. First, I look at it with awe, I see it’s beauty and am ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Some plants need to stay in their pots for our own good. All houseplants make great container plants, but a few need to stay containerized and out of the landscape. One such plant is the popular vining houseplant known as pothos. This beautiful ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture
You know the ones I'm talking about... Almost every big box store carries them during the Christmas season. They are the little cute ones, usually for sale next to the registers adorned with colorful ornaments, red bows with the shiny cellophane ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes