Ann Loves Plants

Tag: tropical

  • Houseplant Order from Glasshouse Works: Fluffy Ferns!!!

    Nephrolepis exaltata ‘Suzi Wong’. Many moons ago I had a large, fluffy, and lovely ‘Suzi Wong’ fern—but then I neglected it. Take my advice, this is NOT a houseplant that likes to be ignored or forgotten. Before you know it, the thing will look entirely toasted if you’re not paying attention, and you will regret…

  • Volunteer Park Conservatory (Seattle): Part Five, The Bromeliad House

    This—the last room on this visit we’ve been having for about a week now—is the Bromeliad House. Dischidia ‘Thailand Blush’. I am sorry I don’t know as much about these plants as I’d like to, but in my home, they are simply too difficult to care for and that always complicates things. I’d love to…