Flowering

Amaryllis are easy to grow and spectacularly beautiful. Here are some tips on getting more blooms from your bulbs.

Turn your drab winter colorful with a steady stream of amazing amaryllis blooms. Here’s how.

African violets are an indoor favorite, but they can be a bit temperamental for even veteran houseplant lovers. Read on to discover how to keep your African violets healthy, happy and bloomin’ beautiful!

Don’t give up on fresh citrus this winter. Grow your own citrus tree indoors, and enjoy subtropical fruit and fragrance year-round!

Yearning for colorful springtime blooms inside your home? Try easygoing, easy-growing clivia! This houseplant's bountiful, beautiful flowers welcome the spring season and brighten up any corner of a room.

Growing from a long history that dates back to Confucius’ day, Cymbidium orchids have become a favorite throughout the world.

A Phalaenopsis makes a great “first orchid” for homeowners who admire orchids but have been too nervous to grow one on their own. Just beware: With the incredible array of colors and patterns these plants offer, it may be hard to stop at only growing one!

It’s time to deck the halls with holiday flowering plants. From the traditional poinsettia to the exotic-looking Christmas cactus, these blooming beauties are sure to bring your home plenty of good cheer!

Bring holiday cacti into bloom for your yuletide celebrations, then enjoy this easy-care houseplant for the rest of the year.

Winter blooming houseplants offer solace to many gardeners suffering through the cold months. Even better: Some plants require only a few considerations for perfect flowers that last from winter to early spring.

The poinsettia has long been a traditional plant of the holiday season, but a hot new horticulture trend is putting a new spin on said tradition. When it comes to popularity, painted poinsettias are proving to be gold (and blue and orange and fuchsia…).

An icon of Christmas, the poinsettia is available in a wide variety of colors and styles. Here’s a little taste of some holiday delights.

If you’ve ever tried reblooming your holiday poinsettia, you’ve probably discovered that it’s not the easiest thing to do. But once you learn the “poinsettia secrets,” it may be worth giving it another whirl after the holidays.

Learn the unusual potting techniques orchids require for continued healthy growth.

Everyone’s Irish on St. Patrick’s Day! Even the holiday’s most beloved plant – the South American shamrock – gets in on the celebration! So don your green, stew up some corned beef and cabbage – and get a bit of the Irish luck with this easy-to-grow houseplant.

Some houseplants are difficult to grow, while others are just plain easy. Near the top of the “easy list” is Spathiphyllum – or peace lily. This simple, beautiful tropical plant brings interest to just about any indoor space.

Orchids really are easy houseplants – if you understand them and appreciate how they’re different from other flowering plants. With a little knowledge, you’ll be one step closer to growing these beauties right and enjoying their tropical flavor year-round!