‘Hybrid vigour’ and its effect on philodendrons
Hybrid vigour, also known as heterosis, is a phenomenon where the offspring of two genetically distinct parent plants exhibit superior qualities compared to their parents. … Read more
Hybrid vigour, also known as heterosis, is a phenomenon where the offspring of two genetically distinct parent plants exhibit superior qualities compared to their parents. … Read more
Late last year I moved into a new house and, as you can imagine, having lots of well-lit space to grow plants was a big … Read more
Philodendron squamicaule is one of my long-time favourite plants, and has been discussed a bunch of times on this blog. When it was last mentioned, … Read more
Variegated forms of Monstera Deliciosa continue to dominate the world of rare plants, as striking new forms continue to be developed. These rare and unique … Read more
Our homes have pretty consistent humidity and temperature conditions throughout, and as a collection grows the water/feed/care that each plant receives becomes fairly consistent. Different … Read more
Continuing to build my plant collection in 2024 promises to be an exciting endeavor. From the carnivorous allure of Sarracenia to the ostentatious foliage of … Read more
Variegated Alocasias are highly prized by plant collectors thanks to the stunning contrasted patterns their leaves produce. Unfortunately, vareigated alocasia often revert, meaning they lose … Read more
Thanks to years of careful cultivation, Philodendron Gloriosum is available in a wide variety of different forms. There are round forms, dark forms, pink forms, … Read more