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We have had requests to provide some recommendations about our favorite varieties that are traditionally used as Christmas Trees.  We cannot specify the best tree for you because it is very much a matter of taste, but here are a … Continue reading →

Poinsettias (euphorbia pulcherrima) are colorful shrubs (not flowers) that are indigenous to Mexico and surrounding regions. Poinsettias; with their solid, marbled, or gently faded reds, pinks, whites, pale yellows, and greens; are a merry touch for any home or business. … Continue reading →

Schlumbergera and Rhapsidopsis are native to the tropical rain forests of South America.  In the rain forest, the holiday cactus grows as an epiphyte (a tree perching plant).  Although this strange growing habit is often seen in orchids and bromiliads, … Continue reading →

As an indoor plant specialist, I am often approached by random people asking for advice. ‘Why is my plant dying?’ they will ask in a distraught manner. ‘I am a black thumb. I kill everything; please help me!’ I don’t … Continue reading →

There is a multitude of ways in which plants are of vital importance to interior environments. Interior plants, or houseplants,  as they are often referred to, add esthetic appeal to any home or business. In environments that need a finishing … Continue reading →

Not only have we redesigned our site, we’ve launched a blog, too! Written by our staff, it’s the place to get tips on plant care, updates on what’s new in the stores and a closer look at our passions—growing and … Continue reading →