by Lisa Steinkopf | Jun 16, 2021 | #TuesdayTidbits, BLOG, Conservatory, Houseplant Flowers, Public Gardens
I was surprised a few years ago when I walked into the Belle Isle Conservatory and saw this amazing-looking plant. I thought it was so cool until I got a bit closer and the smell of a dead animal that had been lying in the middle of the road in a heatwave met my... 
by Lisa Steinkopf | Jun 8, 2021 | #TuesdayTidbits, BLOG, Cactus and Succulents, Houseplant Care, Houseplant Flowers, Houseplant Profile
I was given my Epiphyllum oxypetalum or Queen of the Night cactus many years ago when my friend moved to another state. It limped along for a while in my living room and then I moved it to the sunroom. I’ve had it for years and I finally saw it bloom for the... 
by Lisa Steinkopf | May 11, 2021 | #TuesdayTidbits, African violets, BLOG, gesneriads, Houseplant Flowers, Houseplant Profile
I love African violets! I think that might have been established by now. I’m in two African violet societies and a member of the African Violet Society of America. I’m a little obsessed. I think that might have been mentioned before, as well.... 
by Lisa Steinkopf | May 6, 2021 | African violets, BLOG, Bromeliads, Cactus and Succulents, gesneriads, Houseplant Flowers
Mother’s Day is Sunday. My first without my mom. I didn’t actually see her on Mother’s day last year because…..well you know why. Was anyone able to see their mom? In honor of her and all moms, let’s talk about some wonderful flowering... 
by Lisa Steinkopf | Apr 7, 2021 | #TuesdayTidbits, BLOG, Cactus and Succulents, Holiday Plants, Houseplant Care, Houseplant Flowers, Houseplant Help, Houseplant Profile
My Grandma Eldred’s Easter cactus Since Easter has just passed, I thought I’d share a picture of my Easter cactus, which once belonged to my Grandma Eldred. Background This cactus, Rhipsalidopsis gaertneri, is native to Brazil and is a forest cactus, not a... 
by Lisa Steinkopf | Feb 13, 2021 | African violets, BLOG, Bromeliads, Ferns, Foliage Houseplants, gesneriads, Holiday Plants, Houseplant Flowers, orchids, Tillandsias
I don’t know about you, but I always tell my husband I don’t need any cut flowers for Valentine’s Day. I would rather have a plant that lasts and besides, cut flowers may bring thrips into the house. No thanks. Living Plants Instead I’m going... 
