Author: Austin Bryant In house plants, variegation adds stunning dimensions to appearance, but not all variegations are created equal. Understanding the distinction between chimera variegation and natural genetic variegation can greatly influence how we propagate and care for these botanical beauties. Let’s start with chimera variegation, exemplified by plants like the Monstera Deliciosa Variegata, Philodendron Pink Princess and Sansevieria Trifasciata Laurentii. These plants exhibit...

Anthuriums are one of my absolute favorite plants. They are highly undervalued in the realm of house plant hobbyists carrying a bad rap of being hard to take care of or being labeled finicky at the least. Here are a few tips from a pro grower that should get your Anthuriums up and blooming. 1. Proper Potting: Start with well-draining soil to ensure your anthurium doesn't get root issues. This tropical plant prefers soil that retains moisture without becoming waterlogged. Don't be afraid of...

Sansevieria Sayurii If You're Not Having Fun... You're Doing It Wrong! Author: Austin Bryant My parents built Heart of Florida Greenhouses from the ground up starting in 1977. They grew plants for a living, but what I remember most watching my father work wasn’t the efficiency or the scale. It's that he genuinely enjoyed it. He'd walk a greenhouses the way some people walk a garden on a Sunday morning. Deliberate. Unhurried. Present. I didn't understand it as a kid, but I've come to...