by Lisa Steinkopf | Jan 4, 2023 | BLOG, Cactus and Succulents, Foliage Houseplants, Houseplant Flowers
Did you know that many plants contain a white, milky latex substance? What is it? What is its purpose? Let’s talk more about this and find out which houseplants contain latex and what it does for the plant. A drop of latex on a broken poinsettia leaf What is... 
by Lisa Steinkopf | Dec 14, 2022 | BLOG, Cactus and Succulents, Holiday Plants, Houseplant Care, Houseplant Flowers
What is a cyathium on a flowering plant? Does every plant have one? The answer is no, but some specialized plants do have them. Let’s find out more about these interesting plant parts. crown of thorns with bracts and flowers What is a cyathium? A cyathium is a... 
by Lisa Steinkopf | Nov 23, 2022 | African violets, BLOG, Cactus and Succulents, Ferns, gesneriads, Holiday Plants, Houseplant Flowers
It’s that time of the year. We all sit back and reflect on what we are thankful for. We really should do this everyday and some do. This may seem weird, but do you have plants that you are thankful for? I do. Thankful for plants Mom’s Fern This fern below... 
by Lisa Steinkopf | Nov 16, 2022 | begonias, BLOG, Cactus and Succulents, Conservatory, Ferns, Public Gardens
Last week I visited the Circa 1904 Belle Isle Conservatory one last time before it closed Sunday for renovations. The glass on the dome is being replaced and lead paint removed. Looking up in the dome (Picture courtesy of Belle Isle Conservancy) Belle Isle Koi Pond... 
by Lisa Steinkopf | Oct 12, 2022 | BLOG, Cactus and Succulents
Roses don’t have thorns! What? 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... 
by Lisa Steinkopf | Sep 14, 2022 | BLOG, Cactus and Succulents, Foliage Houseplants, Houseplant Care
Plants protect themselves in many ways and plant protection can be dangerous. Some have spines and some have sap. Those things are no joke. Last weekend, I attended the combined Michigan Cactus and Succulent Society and SE Michigan Bromeliad Society show and sale. As...
