by Lisa Steinkopf | Mar 2, 2022 | BLOG, gesneriads, Houseplant Care, Houseplant Flowers, Houseplant Profile
Though called the flame violet, the episcia is not a violet, but a close relative of the African violet in the gesneriad family. I think this gorgeous plant is quite easy to grow so let’s talk about how to care for your episcia or flame violet. Native Habitat As... 
by Lisa Steinkopf | Feb 14, 2022 | BLOG, Cactus and Succulents, Houseplant Care, Houseplant Flowers, Houseplant Help, Houseplant Profile
It’s Valentine’s Day and what better way to celebrate than with a heart-shaped plant? I love heart-shaped anything-my engagement ring is a heart, heart-shaped stones, dishes, and more. One of my favorite heart-shaped plants, though, is the sweetheart hoya... 
by Lisa Steinkopf | Feb 9, 2022 | BLOG, Cactus and Succulents, Houseplant Care, Houseplant Profile
What is the point behind a plant resembling a bunch of dead sticks? The Euphorbia platyclada is a plant that fools its predators by appearing as if it’s already dead. Pretty smart, right? So how do you care for this extremely weird plant? My Euphorbia... 
by Lisa Steinkopf | Jan 5, 2022 | BLOG, Foliage Houseplants, Houseplant Care, Houseplant Profile
Did you know there is a “houseplant of the year”? Well, if you don’t, no worries because it is the first year. And it’s about time. Every year The National Garden Bureau chooses one annual, one perennial, one bulb crop, one edible, and one... 
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 | Jun 1, 2021 | #TuesdayTidbits, BLOG, Cactus and Succulents, Conservatory, Ferns, Foliage Houseplants, Houseplant Profile, Interior Plantscaping
I have posted a lot of unfurling leaves on my social media pages because I love that word and new houseplant leaves. So I decided to show you some unfurling leaves I have seen at conservatories in the last few years. Most public conservatories haven’t been open...
