Why is philodendron the right plant for your home? Simple question with a complex answer. My first introduction to this genus was from my dad who has a philodendron which he has taken care of for 40 + years. It is a plain green Pothos from his restaurant (Roy Rodgers) he owned in the …
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Oncidium
What do I even do with this Oncidium? Ok, does anyone out there think to themselves, “woah! look at me! I kept this Phalaenopsis alive, I’m an orchid master!”? I did – and my oncidium has proven me wrong. I am a very lucky orchid lover because there is a beautiful family owned and operated …
Orchidaceae Cattleya and Phalaenopsis
Why do I love Orchids?: Better question; why don’t you love orchids? Maybe you have killed a few? That experience has left a bad taste in your mouth ? I’m here to tell you; IT’S OK. Orchids are a fascinating species. I have kept them since my mid twenties. Prior to that my mom and …
Sansevieria
Sansevieria Common names: mother in law’s tongue, snake plant Why do I love the snake plant?: I have to be honest I did not like the idea of owning a sansevieria when my husband first suggested he wanted one. I didn’t particularly have anything against the snake plant, I have just always associated them with …
The Alchemy Of Plants 