Crested Japanese bird’s nest fern (Asplenium antiquum) – not to be confused with the similarly named bird’s nest fern – is an evergreen fern native to temperate East Asia and popular in the United States as a houseplant. In Japan, it’s known as ō-tani-watari and tani-watari. Typically smaller than the bird’s nest fern, this species … Read more
If you have a south-facing window that gets strong sunlight for at least 4 hours a day, you can successfully grow most types of cacti indoors. Many types don’t need much water and tolerate dry indoor air well. But there are some care-related issues that cause problems like browning. Why is my cactus turning brown? … Read more
Calamondin orange (Citrus x citrofortunella mitis), also known as miniature orange, is one of the best citrus plants to grow indoors – as long as you have a sunny, south-facing window to provide plenty of light. It’s actually a cross between a kumquat and an orange. The tree produces bright orange fruits around 1 inch … Read more
Flowering maple (Abutilon hybridum) makes a lovely indoor houseplant if given proper care. However, it’s prone to leaf drop if certain needs aren’t being met. The most important are water, light, and temperature. So, why is my flowering maple wilting? Uneven watering, too much direct sunlight, and improper temperatures can cause flowering maple to wilt. … Read more
Rat tail cactus (Disocactus flagelliformis) is an epiphytic cactus with long cylindrical stems densely covered in white, orange, or yellow spines. This cactus is fast-growing when given lots of light, and the stems can reach up to 4 feet (1.2 meters) long. Rat tail cactus is highly prized for these attractive rope-like stems that cascade … Read more
