The reason I wanted to go to the most prestigious flower show was the houseplant studios, and I was not disappointed. Took me a lot of time to actually sit down and write about this; I could say I wanted all this information to settle, which helped with a more balanced opinion. Also, I had…
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Alocasia Amazonica and Fittonia terrariums for BBT
The advantage of a terrarium, beside the aesthetic part, is definitely low maintenance plants. As I had the occasion to create three terrariums for the spring marketing campaign for BBT, I chose baby Alocasias and Fittonia plants with pink veins, for a splash of colour. I found in the BBT shops Kilner jars, latex gloves,…
Monstera Standleyana: I know how to save a plant
Monstera Standleyana (Cobra), a spectacular and slow growing plant, is the most difficult plant I saved so far. About a year ago I received a clipping for free from a nice fellow plant enthusiast. Propagation from clippings is not a very tricky process, as long as the culture tissue is young and healthy. My clipping…
How to make a Philodendron Silver Sword kokedama
I might have a soft spot for plants with silver leaves, and the last one that joined my collection is a Philodendron Silver Sword (Hastatum), which came with a baby attached. I left the plant alone for a few weeks, to have a chance to accommodate in the new environment. It is a very healthy…