by Lisa Steinkopf | Nov 23, 2022 | African violets, BLOG, Cactus and Succulents, Ferns, gesneriads, Holiday Plants, Houseplant Flowers
It’s that time of the year. We all sit back and reflect on what we are thankful for. We really should do this everyday and some do. This may seem weird, but do you have plants that you are thankful for? I do. Thankful for plants Mom’s Fern This fern below...
by Lisa Steinkopf | Jun 15, 2022 | BLOG, Cactus and Succulents, Houseplant Care, Houseplant Flowers, Houseplant Help, Houseplant Profile
In the evening lately, I have been enjoying the lovely aroma of the blooms of my Hoya pubicalyx ‘Splash’ in the evening. Read here how I started this plant. I also have one in the living room and it smells wonderful as I wend my way to bed. I’ve...
by Lisa Steinkopf | Jul 7, 2021 | #TuesdayTidbits, African violets, BLOG, Ferns, Foliage Houseplants, Houseplant Care
Pet safe houseplants for your cats and dogs. If you have pets, this is an important point to consider before bringing home a new plant pet. Why? Recently, my brother saw a story on his local news and called me. It was about a pet that had passed away from eating parts...
by Lisa Steinkopf | Apr 29, 2020 | #TuesdayTidbits, BLOG, Cactus and Succulents, Houseplant Flowers, Houseplant Help
Has your hoya or wax plant bloomed? A few of mine have been blooming like mad lately, and I am so excited! Finally! Here are some of the flowers. Let’s talk about how to care for your hoya after it blooms. Done blooming-now what? Aren’t they gorgeous?! Now...
by Lisa Steinkopf | Jul 17, 2019 | #TuesdayTidbits, BLOG, Cactus and Succulents, Houseplant Care, Houseplant Help
Have you seen the small, single, heart-shaped hoya leaves in a pot for sale? Many buy those because of their heart shape. When it stays the same they wonder, “Why is my hoya not growing?” Trade Show Hoyas I recently attended a horticulture trade show in...