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Marmalade Bush
Marmalade bush-Streptosolen jamesoniiI had seen this plant in Logee's catalog and wanted it. I never ordered it, and so had never seen a real one. Then, last Spring, I went to Hidden Lake Gardens and...
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Dolls' Shoes
Thunbergia mysorensisI have discovered a beautiful vine. I saw it last year at Matthaei Botanical Gardens, as well as this year. And then, recently, I saw it at the New York Botanical Garden. It is so...
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Houseplant Companions
Neon pothos under planting.Using houseplants as an under planting for bigger plants is a great idea. This practice is commonly used in botanical gardens, but can be used in your home, as well. Large...
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Shooting Stars
Hoya multifloraI have a plant that is kind of hum-drum on a regular basis, but when it blooms, watch out. The flowers make the hum-drum fabulous. The shooting star hoya, Hoya multiflora, is a gorgeous...
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Rambling On About Cissus
Cissus rhombifolia 'Ellen Danica'I love the Cissus family of plants. You probably know the most common of these plants as Grape Ivy. My grandma had this Cissus rhombifolia 'Ellen Danica', also called...
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Birds of a Feather
Grandma's Planter ~Royal Copley? probably As I was watering this week, I realized I have a large number of bird planters. Most of them are antiques, the above one from my Grandma. She had an Opuntia...
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Star of Bethlehem
Star of Bethlehem Orchid I love green so this orchid caught my attention immediately. I encountered it today at the Belle Isle conservatory in Detroit. I took a picture of the tag, so I could look it...
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Merry Christmas to Me!
Plant tags. I have drooled over the Logee's Greenhouse catalog for years. I have asked for numerous birthday and Christmas gifts, only to be told that I have too many plants.....(really?! Who can have...
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The Real Thing
Aunt Gloria's Christmas cactus.Most people aren't aware there is a difference between Christmas cactus and Thanksgiving cactus. I had only seen the latter, until last December. I saw one at the Winn,...
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Amazing Helpful Houseplants
Pachira aquatica I have touted the air cleaning and therapeutic properties of plants. I have never seen plants used for the purpose I witnessed on HGTV last week. I was watching Extreme Homes and...
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A Day for Houseplants
We love our houseplants! Today is Houseplant Appreciation Day. I think every day is Houseplant Appreciation Day, but I realize that people who aren't obsessed with them like I am, probably could use a...
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Winter is for Houseplants
I am tired of hearing gardeners say they have nothing to do until Spring. They can't garden. What about houseplants, people? I love winter, because I have time to spend with my houseplants. Of course,...
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Here's To You, Fabio!
Columnea hirta 'Light Prince'I was gifted this plant about 2 years ago by my sister-in-law. We found it at one of the big box stores. The minute I saw it, with its variegated leaves and orange...
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Fabulous February Flowers
Cleistocactus winteriI was so excited today when I found these plants flowering in my greenhouse. I decided to share them with you.The first is of the Cleistocactus winteri, also called the Golden Rat...
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Hearts Aplenty
Heart shaped ivy topiary framing my Mom's circa 1956 Valentine card.Philodendron hederaceum 'Lemon Lime' Love is in the air this month and the ultimate symbol of that is the heart. My engagement ring...
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A Hidden Jewel
Bougainvillea 'Orange Ice'I know my husband loves me. Our Valentine's Day was a trip to Hidden Lake Gardens in Tipton, Michigan. He is a plant person, but definitely enjoys outdoor plants more. He...
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Gesneriads Are Great!
Sinningia 'Peridots Sand Pebbles'I love being a member of plant societies! Why? Because, that is where I learn. I will never be the person that says, "I know everything about houseplants." I know a...
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Plant Lover's Heaven on Earth
Sinningia 'Peridots Darth Vader'What could be better for a plant lover than two plant shows and sales on the same day? Not much in my opinion. So, I found a friend who loves plants as much as I do, and...
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Aloe vera - Key to Immortality?
Aloe vera blossomsI went to the Anna Scripps Whitcomb conservatory a couple of weeks ago and was surprised to see the Aloe vera (barbadensis) blooming. I had never seen it bloom, but had seen other...
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The New "Extreme" Superfruit
Cavendishia grandifloraI attended the orchid show at the New York Botanical Garden last year with my daughter. Wow! It was gorgeous. But, I think my favorite plant by far was this Cavendishia...
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