Calatheas, also called Peacock plants, are among the most beautiful of foliage house plants, but their care can be challenging. Plants prefer low to medium bright spot in your home and look their best away from direct sunlight. The key to success is high room humidity and are best paired up with similar tropical favorites […]
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Precise Care For Calatheas
Posted by Hugh on January 24th, 2023
Posted in Calthea, Evergreen, Fertilizing plants, Humidity, Interior (house) Plants, Landscape ideas, Mealy bugs, Mites, Non-native, plant nutrition, Planting tips, Potting Mix, Propagation (dividing), Pruning, Purchasing Plants, Repotting plants, Scale, Southern Appalachian Region, Tropical Plants (non-hardy) 
Comments Off on Precise Care For CalatheasGrowing Jewel Orchids
Posted by Hugh on January 12th, 2023
Jewel Orchids (Ludisia discolor) are native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. Compared to the tree-climbing epiphytic Phalaenopsis and Cattleya orchids, Jewel Orchids are terrestrial plants that grow on tropical forest floors. Jewel orchids are grown primarily for their spectacular dark and colorful veined ovate foliage and secondarily for their flowering. Jewel orchids grow in […]
Posted in acidic soil, Autumn flowering, Fertilizing plants, Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Interior (house) Plants, Jewel orchid (Ludisia), Landscape ideas, Orchids, plant nutrition, Planting tips, Potting Mix, Propagation (dividing), Purchasing Plants, Root rotting, Soil drainage, Southern Appalachian Region, Tropical Plants (non-hardy), watering tips, Winter flowering Comments Off on Growing Jewel OrchidsRaise The Humidity Around House Plants
Posted by Hugh on December 28th, 2022
Tropical plants thrive in a 70-75° F room temperatures during the fall / winter months. Frequently, the central heating system is running at maximum warmth and results in low room humidity. The lush foliage of many tropical plants suffers leaf edge burn and tip dieback caused by low humidity. Here are nine (9) methods listing […]
Posted in Anthurium, Calthea, Container garden, Environmental issues, Evergreen, Ferns, Foliage plant, Humidity, Landscape ideas, Orchids, Peace lily (Spathiphyllum), Planting tips, Propagation (Cuttings), Purchasing Plants, Repotting plants, Root rotting, Soil drainage, Southern Appalachian Region, Tropical Plants (non-hardy), watering tips Comments Off on Raise The Humidity Around House Plants
