by Lisa Steinkopf | Feb 5, 2020 | #TuesdayTidbits, BLOG, Foliage Houseplants, Houseplant Care, Houseplant Help, Interior Plantscaping
For this Tuesday Tidbit, we are going to talk about light starved plants. In particular ponytail palms, though the indicators would be the same for most plants. I was in Chicago last week attending the I Landscape show and saw these plants at my hotel. Of course, I... 
by Lisa Steinkopf | Dec 11, 2019 | #TuesdayTidbits, BLOG, Conservatory, Holiday Plants, Houseplant Flowers, Interior Plantscaping, orchids, Public Gardens
I certainly do not need an excuse to go to my local conservatory, but at holiday time, it is especially nice. I am lucky here in Michigan to have quite a few conservatories within 3 hours of me. My favorite, probably because I spend so much time there, is the Belle... 
by Lisa Steinkopf | Oct 1, 2019 | BLOG, Foliage Houseplants, Houseplant Care, Houseplant Help, Interior Plantscaping, Uncategorized
Did you know when you buy a tropical plant/houseplant, it has spent a significant amount of time being acclimated to better endure a low light situation? Why? Because it needs to be ready to live in the low light levels in our homes and offices. Our... 
by Lisa Steinkopf | Jul 10, 2019 | BLOG, Foliage Houseplants, Houseplant Care, Houseplant Help, Interior Plantscaping
What does it mean to acclimate your houseplant? Recently I went to a friend’s office for some computer help. When I walked into her office and saw the Ficus benjamina in the corner, I was astounded! Why? Because there are no windows in her office and the Ficus... 
by Lisa Steinkopf | Apr 17, 2019 | BLOG, Conservatory, Foliage Houseplants, Houseplant Care, Houseplant Help, Houseplant Insects, Interior Plantscaping, Public Gardens
I was recently at a public aquarium filled with not only animals, birds, and fish, but also tropical plants. I found some pretty heavy infestations of insects on some of the plants, but I think because of the fish and other animals living there, it would be almost... 
by Lisa Steinkopf | Jan 10, 2019 | BLOG, Foliage Houseplants, Interior Plantscaping
When trees are cut down in the rain forest, the hue and cry from the masses is deafening, as it should be. But did you know that there are large rain forest trees being cut down in an office building or mall near you? Is that surprising to you? Have you ever been to...
