Terrarium Conundrum
Dear Ivy,
I have a large 55 gallon terrarium (fish tank). It has gravel on the bottom, and soil on top. Do you think the Thirsty Light would help? I think I have been over watering my plants and ferns.
-Terrarium Tom
Dear Tom,
The Thirsty Light moisture meter will surely help you to curb your over watering habit!
Terrariums [...]
Airtight Terrariums
Q: What will happen to a plant in an airtight jar placed by a window?
A: The working theory is that plants can be kept in an air tight, static (unchanging) environment, and through their own processes and those of the soil, would remain alive and even thrive. The plants take in carbon dioxide, and give [...]
Croton Questions and Profile
Q: I bought a croton plant about a month ago but now the leaves are droopy. It still has its colors but what can I be doing to make it like it is?
A: More than likely, it is being under watered, or does not have enough light. Croton greedily gobbles up sunlight and water. It [...]
Reader Mail: Venus Fly Trap
Q: Can I use a five-gallon fish tank to grow my Venus Fly trap?
A: Absolutely! Actually, that would be ideal! Venus Fly traps (Latin name Dionaea muscipula) are an interesting little plant native to the Carolinas in the Eastern US. They grow in swampy bog areas where the soil is very acidic. They cannot obtain [...]
Rex Begonia
I’ve just discovered Rex Begonias for myself. They are a bit needy, but well worth the care. The rex variety is bred for foliage, not for flowers. Notice the beautiful rings of color on the leaves, and the total absence of any blooms. Most gardeners will advise to cut off the flowers when they appear, [...]
Plants from space!
I recently acquired a Venus Fly Trap from a local garden center. These alien looking plants are found in bogs only in North and South Carolina. Fly traps are endangered from the collecting of wild specimens, and also from habitat loss. Many wetland and bog ecosystems are endangered in the US due to land development. [...]