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How to Care For a Croton

Houseplants — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 15:53:35 +0000

Crotons are some of the most colorful houseplants that you can find. Their broad, long leaves can sport red, pinks, greens, yellows, oranges and many other colors. They’re very exotic looking plants that can really brighten up any room with their wide range of colors.

Croton’s will actually flower during the spring and summer months, the tiny flowers are about 1/4 of an inch wide and are white.

With a little extra care this gorgeous colorful plant will add years of beauty to your home! Continue reading →

How to Grow a Parlor Palm

Houseplants — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 16:27:28 +0000

The Parlor Palm (Chamaedora elegans), sometimes referred to as the Bella Palm, is a relatively easy houseplant to grow. It’s a fairly inexpensive palm that is very well suited to indoor life. The Parlor Palm is an upright plant that rarely reaches over 4 foot [...]

Madagascar Dragon Tree

Houseplants — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 17:06:12 +0000

The Madagascar Dragon Tree (Dracaena marginata) is characterized by long, narrow leaves that are extremely spiked. The foliage is generally dark green with edges that are adorned with a reddish purple and can grow up to 16 inches in length. As the tree grows it [...]

Indoor Trees For Home and Office

Houseplants — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:23:00 +0000

Trees. I can’t think of a better way to spend an afternoon than fishing underneath a large tree… or climbing the sturdy branches. They add color and majesty to our land, as they have for thousands of years. They improve air quality and remove carbon [...]

Zebra Plant

Houseplants — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:26:15 +0000

Common Name: Zebra Plant Latin Name: Aphelandra squarrosa ‘Louisae’ Family: Acanthaceae Plant Type: Broadleaf shrub Origin: Brazil Blooming Time: Year round Humidity: High Temperature: 60 – 85 *F Height: 4′ – 6′ Color: Green, white variegation Insects and Diseases: Aphids, scale, spider mites, mealy bugs, [...]

Dwarf Umbrella Tree

Houseplants — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:55:11 +0000

Common Name: Dwarf Umbrella Tree, Umbrella Tree, Parasol Plant, Octopus Tree Latin Name: Schefflera arboricola Family: Araliaceae Plant Type: Tree, shrub Origin: Taiwan Blooming Time: Early to Late Summer Humidity: Moderate Temperature: 60 – 85*F Height: 5′ Color: Green, yellow Insects and Diseases: Scale, mealy [...]

China Doll

Houseplants — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 21:50:23 +0000

Common Name: China Doll, Emerald Tree, Serpent Tree Latin Name: Radermachera Sinica Family: Bignoniaceae Plant Type: Tree Origin: China Blooming Time: Mid Spring Humidity: Moderate Temperature: 50 – 75*F Height: 30′ Color: Green Insects and Diseases: Mealy bugs, spider mites, aphids Description: The China Doll [...]