My Favorite 5 Lorraine
African Violet
Streptocarpus
Orchids
Many years ago, a neighbor gave me my first orchid and I have grown them ever since. I used to be ambitious and move the orchids outside to our shaded patio so they would receive lots of summer heat and humidity. They did well but got dirty; then as autumn approached, I had to clean them up to bring back indoors. Now, they remain, year-round, in our dining room at a southern exposure window. They flower, usually twice a year and the flowers last a very long time ~ some several months! I water twice a week and really, that’s about it for their care.
Hoya
Hoyas grow large quickly and mine had outgrown my space. I took a cutting from it before giving it away. This is my current Hoya ~ and I will soon transplant the starter windowsill cuttings.
Pothos
For ease in care and tolerance of low light, Pothos is a star performer! Although not grown for flowers, the heart-shaped leaves and bright green color make it a lovely plant to brighten your home or office.
A cutting will root easily in water and when potted in soil, can be attached to a support to grow upright or allowed to trail. A Pothos placed on the top of a bookshelf or hutch will trail and vine beautifully.
Pothos are very easy to grow. Your biggest chore will be keeping the vines from taking over.
They like bright, indirect light but I found them to tolerate low light conditions well. Allow the soil to dry slightly between watering.
NOTE: All parts of the pothos plant are poisonous if ingested.
Growing houseplants add beauty to your environment, helps improve air quality and can just be relaxing and therapeutic as you care for them.
GratefulPrayerThankfulHeart says
Dear Laura, Thank you, kindly, for allowing me to guest host here on your lovely blog 🙂
Vel Criste says
This is beautiful Lorraine, thank you for sharing!!!
Pat@Life At Lydias House says
Very informative post on some beautiful houseplants. I have never seen the Hoya before. It appears to be a relative of the orchid!
Chubby Chieque says
I love flowers but flowers don't love me that much, LoL*
Just so beautiful. Love the orchids. I have exactly the same hurricane jar and , TY for sharing the idea, I guess, I will transfer my flower paste flowers and plant the real ones.
Happy weekend.
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