by Lisa Steinkopf | May 18, 2023 | BLOG, Ferns, Foliage Houseplants, Houseplant Care, Uncategorized
Fern spores are small “spots” on the underside of the fronds. Have you ever noticed them and thought your fern had a bad case of scale? Unfortunately, scale does love ferns as a rule. See the pictures below. Fern fronds with scale The pictures below are of... 
by Lisa Steinkopf | Feb 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
Zebra mussels (Dreissena polymorpha) are affecting one of our favorite houseplants? Did you know?Maybe you did, as it has been a problem for over two years. I didn’t know. What houseplant is it affecting? The adorable Marimo moss ball. I do have many of them,... 
by Lisa Steinkopf | Jul 6, 2022 | BLOG, Houseplant Care, Houseplant Help, Uncategorized
One of the most asked questions I get is, “Why are my houseplant’s leaves turning yellow?”. There are many reasons why this could happen. We need to narrow it down to the type of plant and the environment it is growing in. Yellow Plants Many plants... 
by Lisa Steinkopf | Jan 26, 2021 | #TuesdayTidbits, African violets, begonias, BLOG, Ferns, Foliage Houseplants, gesneriads, Houseplant Care, Houseplant Flowers, orchids, Uncategorized
You have an east window. You are lucky. What are the best east window plants? When I moved to this home, I was happy that it faced east. I love azaleas, boxwood, Japanese maples, and rhododendrons. They prefer the east exposure, and so do my favorite indoor plants. I... 
by Lisa Steinkopf | Jan 20, 2021 | #TuesdayTidbits, BLOG, Houseplant Care, Houseplant Help, Uncategorized
Are you a new plant parent? A little perplexed about what tools you need to take care of your houseplants? You really don’t need too many for good houseplant care, but there a few I feel are necessary. These are my own opinions and your plant care list may be... 
by Lisa Steinkopf | Aug 11, 2020 | #TuesdayTidbits, BLOG, Cactus and Succulents, Foliage Houseplants, Houseplant Care, Houseplant Flowers, Interior Plantscaping, orchids, Uncategorized
Has your office moved to your home during the pandemic? I know many people are working from home now, so let’s talk about making your office homey and comfortable with a few houseplants. What are some of the best houseplants for your home office? Why Office...
