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 so ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
It seems that at one time or another every gardener has had an Aloe plant or two - one of the most commonly kept houseplants. Although there are over four-hundred Aloe species, Aloe vera is perhaps the most popular due to its reputed skin-soothing ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes
Things change quickly in the horticultural sector. Familiar plants kept in the years ago now come in so many different cultivars that it is like a sampler box of candy - such is the Aglaonema or Chinese evergreen. In the “olden ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes
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