Subtitle beauty is not something Caladiums can be accused of, with vibrant leaves that can rival flower petals. Both, begonias and tradescantias, are creating a fascinating show, but caladiums are the loudest in my little jungle. While wondering online and offline in conversations about plants, I noticed fellow plant enthusiasts mentioning partners that moan about…
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A Green Monstera for charity: Macmillan Coffee Morning
Giving plants away comes with a different kind of satisfaction than any other gift. I’ve got into plants in the first place by receiving a sansevieria and a schefflera on a rock, that I still have. Since then, I have given away lots of plants, including babies from my first two plants. Obviously,I have received…
Confessions of a (Almost) Calathea Killer: A redemption story
First Calathea I actually purchased from a shop was in a bad state and discounted, obviously. The flower shop kept it outside to attract customers, and the summer sun scorched the leaves. I knew exactly what needed to be done. Got it home, got rid of all burned leaves and separated it in a few…