Dipladinia plants are a cheerful native of South America. They display an upright growth habit for a time, with trailing runners soon cascading downwards. These plants will produce flushes of trumpet-like blossoms that attract hummingbirds and sometimes last for several months, especially in regions … [Read more...]
Calla Lilies
Calla liles, Zantedeschia sp., come to us from the southern portion of Africa, but they are now appreciated all over the world. In years gone by, the great white calla lily (Zantedeschia aethiopica) held a prominent place in the calla lily industry, but today many colorful Zantedeschia hybrids can … [Read more...]
Silver Queen
Silver Queen plants (Aglaonema commutatum) are an old standby in the ornamental plant industry. Originating in Asian (Knight, n.d.), this plant has been around for many years and been a part of many indoor decor plans. Let's take a moment to touch on the key factors for successful Silver Queen … [Read more...]
Pothos
If you do not consider yourself to have a green thumb, yet you wish to add some living greenery to your interior decoration scheme, we recommend the pothos plant! Of all the ornamental plants a grower could cultivate, pothos have to be among the easiest to care for (Iannotti, 2021; Gombiths, 2021). … [Read more...]
Parlor Palm
Native to the countries of Mexico and Guatemala, the popular Parlor Palm is called by the scientific name Chamaedorea elegans. Was that Chamaedorea elegant? No, Chamaedorea elegans. But a person does have to wonder if there's a connection there! Indeed, Parlor Palms contribute an elegance and grace … [Read more...]
Mother-in-Law Tongue
Mother-in-law Tongues, or snake plants (Dracaena trifasciata), have been described as "easy to grow, and, in many cases, indestructible" (https://www.thespruce.com/snake-plant-care-overview-1902772). These plants, formerly known as Sansevieria trifasciata but recently renamed (Ibid.) are a good … [Read more...]
Dieffenbachia
Dieffenbachia, or "Dumb Cane," as it has been called, claims a native range from Mexico south to Argentina (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dieffenbachia). The plant we call dieffenbachia is actually a collection of many separate species, all grouped into the genus Dieffenbachia. In other words, there … [Read more...]
Fiddle Leaf Fig
Greetings! Let's talk about Ficus lyrata, the well-known Fiddle Leaf Fig. Whether you have only thought about growing this handsome plant, recently purchased it, or owned a Fiddle Leaf Fig for some time, Winter Gardens is pleased to offer some tips for successful long-term Fiddle care. Maybe … [Read more...]