by Lisa Steinkopf | Jul 27, 2022 | BLOG, gesneriads, Houseplant Flowers, Houseplant Profile
This little white fringed flower is so endearing and it belongs to the Alsobia dianthiflora or lace flower. Let’s talk about this easy-to-grow flowering houseplant and how to care for it. I think mine above is the cultivar Alsobia dianthiflora... 
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 | Mar 25, 2020 | #TuesdayTidbits, African violets, BLOG, gesneriads, Houseplant Flowers, Houseplant Profile
I was at the Hardy Plant Society (I love outdoor plants, too.) meeting in early February, and was approached and asked to identify a houseplant, or actually a couple of small leaves growing from a knobby looking thing. I drew a blank, but it finally came to me. (This...
