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... 
by Lisa Steinkopf | Jan 26, 2021 | #TuesdayTidbits, African violets, begonias, BLOG, Ferns, Foliage Houseplants, gesneriads, Houseplant Care, Houseplant Flowers, orchids, Uncategorized
When I moved to this home, I was extremely happy that it faced east. Not only do I love azaleas, boxwood, Japanese maples, and rhododendrons which prefer the east exposure, my favorite indoor plants prefer an eastern exposure as well. Would it have been a deal breaker... 
by Lisa Steinkopf | Jan 5, 2021 | #TuesdayTidbits, BLOG, Foliage Houseplants, Houseplant Care, Houseplant Flowers, Houseplant Help
Houseplant shopping. A fun excursion on any day. Is there a plant you’ve been wanting? When you find it and it is offered in multiple sizes, which one do you choose? The 4″ pot or the 10″ pot? It is so tempting to buy the largest plant you can afford...
