by Lisa Steinkopf | Sep 28, 2022 | BLOG, Bromeliads, Ferns, orchids, Public Gardens, Tillandsias
With Hurricane Ian making landfall in Florida this week, I thought about the people it will affect. I can’t imagine what they are going through and my prayers are with them. I then thought about our South Carolina visit in the early 90s after Hurricane Hugo and... 
by Lisa Steinkopf | Jul 29, 2021 | BLOG, Cactus and Succulents, Conservatory, Ferns, Foliage Houseplants, Houseplant Flowers, Interior Plantscaping, orchids, Public Gardens, Tillandsias
I and my good friend Susan attended the famous Buffalo Garden and Buffalo Open Gardens Walks last weekend. The first stop though was the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens. It was amazing! I was in heaven, as I always am when I’m in a conservatory... 
by Lisa Steinkopf | Jul 21, 2021 | #TuesdayTidbits, BLOG, Bromeliads, Cactus and Succulents, Houseplant Care, Houseplant Help, Tillandsias
We are going to discuss cachepots today but first, let’s talk about the pronunciation. The correct pronunciation is cash-po or cash-pot and in French, it means to “hide a pot”. It is basically an ornamental holder for a plant in another pot. So how... 
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 | Nov 20, 2019 | #TuesdayTidbits, BLOG, Bromeliads, Cactus and Succulents, Foliage Houseplants, Tillandsias
“They say a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” But would we want to call a rose by any other name? Not really. It is so frustrating when plant names are changed, and hard to keep up with the changes. Did you know the Sansevieria trifasciata is... 
by Lisa Steinkopf | Jun 18, 2019 | #TuesdayTidbits, BLOG, Conservatory, Houseplant Profile, Tillandsias
Does your tillandsia or air plant look like it’s dying? What is wrong? Often it is from over- or under-watering or not have enough sun, etc. Today I want to talk to you about the the fact that after your plant blooms, it is going to die. Your reaction-What? I...
