by Lisa Steinkopf | Jul 20, 2022 | BLOG, Foliage Houseplants, Houseplant Atrocities, Houseplant Care, Houseplant Help
How many of you have bought plants that have pebbles glued on top of the soil? It’s kind of annoying, to say the least. Why do plant companies put glued rocks on top of the plants, anyway? It is done for ease of shipping so the soil stays put, and the plant... 
by Lisa Steinkopf | Aug 3, 2021 | #TuesdayTidbits, BLOG, Cactus and Succulents, Conservatory, Houseplant Atrocities, Public Gardens
Z and M may be in love, but did they have to deface a plant to let everyone know? I don’t think so, but maybe I’m not romantic enough. Or maybe I like plants too much. Or maybe I really believe that plants feel pain, as in The Secret Life of Plants.... 
by Lisa Steinkopf | Nov 9, 2018 | BLOG, Cactus and Succulents, Conservatory, Houseplant Atrocities
First things first. I looked up the definition of graffiti and found this: graf·fi·ti (grəfē′tē) Drawings or inscriptions made on a wall or other surface, usually without permission and so as to be seen by the public. I realize that graffiti is an art form and a way... by Lisa Steinkopf | Mar 6, 2018 | BLOG, Bromeliads, Cactus and Succulents, Ferns, Foliage Houseplants, Houseplant Atrocities
Something has been bothering me lately so I decided to write about it. The “something” is the concept that seems to be more prevalent lately and that is the concept of “throw away” plants. Now, I realize that we have all received cut flowers... 
by Lisa Steinkopf | Jun 15, 2015 | BLOG, Cactus and Succulents, Houseplant Atrocities, Houseplant Care
I saw this little Haworthia in this orange container and it was a definite must have for me. I bought it up north in Mt. Pleasant while visiting my Mom. I forgot it on her refrigerator and left it there about a month. I recently brought it home and decided it was time... by Lisa Steinkopf | May 11, 2015 | BLOG, Cactus and Succulents, Houseplant Atrocities, Houseplant Kitsch
Every time I see succulents like these, I cringe. They are an abomination in the houseplant world. Stop painting them Why do we need to paint living, photosynthesizing things?! And, Kosmic Kactus?! Really?! Hey, plant company- these are succulents- NOT cactus! ...
