by Lisa Steinkopf | Oct 19, 2022 | BLOG, Bromeliads, Houseplant Care, Houseplant Profile
Since this is October, I thought I would talk about a “spooky” plant, Spanish moss (Tillandsia usneoides). Nothing is more iconic to the Southern United States than trees dripping with moss. Antique postcard with Spanish moss dripping from the trees.... 
by Lisa Steinkopf | Oct 12, 2022 | BLOG, Cactus and Succulents
I never assume I know it all or even half of “it”, whatever that is. After listening to Gabriella Plants Podcast, Episode 31, that I learned that “Every rose has its prickle”. Poison needs to change their 1988 hit single lyrics. Roses... 
by Lisa Steinkopf | Oct 5, 2022 | begonias, BLOG, Foliage Houseplants, Houseplant Profile
I have been going crazy over here about my Jurassic Pink Shades Rex Begonia! I can’t get enough of it. Maybe because I wake up every morning to the sun shining through its amazing leaves. Or maybe because it’s a Rex begonia and in the past, I haven’t... 
by Lisa Steinkopf | Sep 28, 2022 | BLOG, Bromeliads, Ferns, orchids, Public Gardens, Tillandsias
With Hurricane Ian making landfall in Florida this week, I thought about the people it will affect. I can’t imagine what they are going through and my prayers are with them. I then thought about our South Carolina visit in the early 90s after Hurricane Hugo and... 
by Lisa Steinkopf | Sep 21, 2022 | African violets, BLOG, Houseplant Care, Houseplant Flowers, Houseplant Profile
I’m sure you are wondering what a lusus is and so was I when I discovered this word today. You may have a plant that is a lusus and sometimes it is a good thing. Definition A lusus is a “freak of nature”. It is also known in the plant world as a...
