by Lisa Steinkopf | Sep 14, 2022 | BLOG, Cactus and Succulents, Foliage Houseplants, Houseplant Care
Plants protect themselves in many ways and plant protection can be dangerous. Some have spines and some have sap. Those things are no joke. Last weekend, I attended the combined Michigan Cactus and Succulent Society and SE Michigan Bromeliad Society show and sale. As... 
by Lisa Steinkopf | Mar 25, 2016 | begonias, BLOG, Cactus and Succulents, Conservatory, Ferns, Houseplant Profile
I was going through pictures and found these up close and hairy plant pictures. Why hairy? They are so interesting. How do plants grow “hair”? I have no idea. I have googled, researched, and read, but I can’t find any real answers. I do, however,... 
by Lisa Steinkopf | Feb 6, 2012 | BLOG, Cactus and Succulents, Conservatory, Houseplant Kitsch, Houseplant Profile, Public Gardens
Heart-shaped Opuntia microdasys A heart shaped opuntia for Valentine’s Day is Cool! Right? I mean, what epitomizes Valentine’s Day, but the heart shape? And, as a plant nerd, what could be better than a heart-shaped plant? As I strolled through the...
