It’s easy to treat poinsettias like another Christmas decoration, one to put on display wherever they look best, and then kindly put away—or discard—when the holidays are over. But these festive poinsettia plants are as alive and eager to grow as any of our year-round...
Your Amaryllis bulb takes approximately 5 to 8 weeks to bloom after planting, depending on the time of the year (shorter in the spring) and temperature. If you do not want to pot your bulb right away when you purchase it, keep it in a cool place at about 50º. Choose a...
Peace lilies are popular houseplants with white flowers that exude an air of peace and tranquility. They’re touted as easy-to-grow, and in fact they are, making them the perfect Christmas gift for new plant parents. But like all houseplants, and all of us humans, they...
Just as the days are their darkest and winter begins, the Christmas cactus starts to bloom. The radiant petals of pink, red, white, or yellow are a highlight of the holiday season, and keep blooming until mid-winter. Preparing this houseplant to bloom is easy, but...
Hibiscus are sun-loving, tropical plants that have big showy flowers with a famous, prominent stamen. You don’t need to live in California or Florida to grow them. In temperate climates, you can grow them outside during the summer and enjoy them indoors as houseplants...
They don’t have flashy flowers or eccentric leaves, but philodendrons are one of the most popular houseplants around. Simple to grow, long-living, and easy to please, they’re a reliable companion, ready to greet you every day with gorgeous leaves and a graceful habit....
