by Lisa Steinkopf | Aug 3, 2022 | BLOG, Houseplant Care, Houseplant Flowers, Houseplant Help
This orchid flower looks amazing, right? I think so, too. I can’t believe I found scale on this phalaenopsis orchid flower! It has been sitting on my kitchen table, greeting me every morning. I’ve had the plant for a while and it blooms reliably and is so...
by Lisa Steinkopf | Mar 30, 2022 | BLOG, Houseplant Flowers, Houseplant Profile, orchids
When you purchase phalaenopsis orchids at the store (and now you can find them in almost any store at any time of the year) the flower inflorescences are always staked so they are straight up and down. It makes sense because they are easier to ship and they want to...
by Lisa Steinkopf | May 6, 2021 | African violets, BLOG, Bromeliads, Cactus and Succulents, gesneriads, Houseplant Flowers
Mother’s Day is Sunday. My first without my mom. (2021) I didn’t see her on Mother’s Day last year because….. you know why. Was anyone able to see their mom? Choosing a gift for Mom is sometimes difficult. But, you can never go wrong with a...
by Lisa Steinkopf | Oct 19, 2018 | BLOG, Houseplant Care, Houseplant Flowers, Houseplant Profile, orchids
A few weeks ago, I was able to attend a Garden Writer’s Association meeting in Cleveland, Ohio. One of the places we were able to visit was the home of Just Add Ice Orchids – Green Circle Growers. I had no idea all these orchids were only a couple...