Stories from About.com Houseplants
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Aphids Anyone?
About.com Houseplants &bull Jul 19, 2010
We were doing laundry the other day and I noticed that one of my shirts was covered with what looked like dozens of tiny grass stains. Mystified, I looked closer and realized that a few of the specks were moving.… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Colocasia
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Finally! Blooms Abound!
About.com Houseplants &bull Jul 17, 2010
If you've been following along, you know I've had a lousy orchid bloom this season. Too cold this winter, not enough light getting to the plants ... Well, I'm pleased to announce that--finally--I'm getting some orchids in bloom, including dendrobium,… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Orchids
- Dendrobium
- Vanda
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Moving Outside ...
About.com Houseplants &bull Jul 16, 2010
I know much of the nation is suffering under an intolerable heat wave at the moment, but remember that your tropical plants might just love it! If you have a nook with dappled sun and a garden hose, try giving… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Garden hose
- Tropicals
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It's All About the Leaves
About.com Houseplants &bull Jul 8, 2010
If you've seen a calathea lately, you probably remember it. These close relatives of the Maranta genus have striking, upright leaves on long stems. Don't let their reputation as hard scare you off: calathea are beautiful additions to your collection.… Full Story »
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Meet Mr. Sago Palm
About.com Houseplants &bull Jul 7, 2010
In the coming days, I'm going to feature a number of new plant profiles, beginning with this inspired Asian cycad, the sago palm. Sago palms are slow-growing, beautiful accent plants that are sometimes used in dish gardens. But I bet… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Palms
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Whither My Bromeliad?
About.com Houseplants &bull May 27, 2010
Bromeliads are great plants. They're architectural, beautiful, and even slightly strange. But don't forget that other oddity about bromeliads: when the mother plant is done flowering, it will often die back and new pups will emerge around the base of… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Bromeliads
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Your Favorite Plant?
About.com Houseplants &bull May 15, 2010
I learned early on not to get too attached to individual plants (unless you're talking trees). But I still have some plants that I fondly remember--and a particular gardenia is one of them. It was a housewarming gift, and it… Full Story »
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So You Tell Me ... Yes or No on Dracaena?
About.com Houseplants &bull Apr 23, 2010
One of the things I love about this site is the chance to interact with lots of readers. So I was going through comments recently, and I ran across this one from a reader: "I can't believe you put Dracaena… Full Story »
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Your Indoor Seedlings
About.com Houseplants &bull Apr 22, 2010
So how many of you already have trays of seedlings somewhere in your house? If you're planning on doing vegetables this year (and it seems that growing vegetables is quickly becoming a national pastime), I bet you do. To help… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Vegetables
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A Quick Aroid Repot
About.com Houseplants &bull Apr 16, 2010
I have a lovely, if somewhat challenging Anthurium faustinomirandae that lives part of the year indoors and part of the year out. I wish I had a good picture, but ... These plants are huge and beautiful, but mine had… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Anthurium
