Bob’s Blog
Anthurium: Plant With A Big Heart
Every Valentine’s Day I face a dilemma. My wife is allergic to flowers. Roses are a nice gesture, but usually result in sneezing. Last year I wanted to find a hypoallergenic solution that would also be an undeniably Valentines-esque gift.
African Violet Care
Sainpaulias, commonly known as African Violets, are a genus of herbaceous perennial flowering plants native to Tanzania and southeastern Kenya. Typically, African Violets are grown as a houseplant.
Caring for Christmas Cacti
Christmas cacti, known as Schlumbergera or Zygocactus, blooms at Christmas and also sometimes around Easter if cared for properly. A month prior to Christmas you will be able to watch the tips of the leaves begin to grow and form buds. At Christmas, as if by magic, the buds open to a beautiful flower that will add color and warmth to any holiday season.
Grow Poinsettias All Year
Attempting to grow a poinsettia as a perennial houseplant can be quite a challenge, but for those adventurous enough to attempt it, it can be a fun challenge.
Poinsettias Care
Poinsettias, euphorbia pulcherrima, remain one of the most popular holiday flowers. Hybridizers have expanded the range of colors from the familiar red to pastel yellow and vibrant bi-colors. Caring for poinsettias is quite easy.
How To Care for Mums
Garden mums provide unparalleled color in the fall months. Mums are photo-tropic, their life cycle is greatly affected by day length. When the days slowly become shorter in the fall, the Mum is triggered into developing flower buds.