African violets have specific soil needs that can’t be met with all-purpose potting mix. Despite all the specialized African violet potting mixes there are, most still fall short. Over the …
When bringing home a new plant, there is always a learning curve. You’ll inevitably make a mistake or two, leaving your new friend looking a little bedraggled. Usually, you can …
African violets are easy to grow, have the most charming blooms and take up far less space than other houseplants. Which means you can have more of them! But to …
Have you ever seen beautiful displays of air plants and wondered how hard they are to grow, or how they even grow? And what is are they, anyway? We’re covering …
Spend any time in plant-related corners of the internet, and you will stumble across the great orchid ice cube debate. Of course, I’m talking about the practice of watering orchids …
If you fall head first into houseplant obsession, it’s likely you will eventually bring home a Monstera deliciosa. Getting your deliciosa is a bit like getting your first bike without …
As much as I enjoy growing classic houseplants and sometimes buying trendy ones (such as this pickle plant), there’s something very satisfying about getting a plant that’s not super popular. …
Ask any self-respecting houseplant aficionado if they have a kill list, and they’ll likely admit to having put a few leafy friends to rest. It happens; you learn; you move …
If you’re one of the millions of plant parents driving the current houseplant trend, you’ve probably read your fair share of articles pushing the benefits of owning them. (Pfft, as …
Fittonia (also known as the nerve plant) is one of those houseplants that is both a looker and easy to find for sale (not a small feat in the world …
When you start bringing plants into your home, you’re automatically enrolled in a crash course on all the nemeses you’ll be facing. Whether it’s aphids, thrips, gnats or root rot, …
If I showed you my six-year-old kalanchoe plant, you’d be hard-pressed to identify what it actually is. It looks part succulent, part weird sculpture and part mythical tree straight out …
For years I kept a lovely pot of African violet leaves. I say leaves because the violets never showed up, so it was a pot of lovely emerald-green leaves. It …
It seems there are two types of Christmas cactus owners – those with large plants that bloom consistently every year and those who are frustrated with their stunted little plant …
Have you ever heard of a pickle plant? (No, it’s not a neverending gherkin vine, as delicious as that may sound.) I hadn’t heard either until one beckoned to me …
Right about this time of year, when we’re getting ready to pull the Christmas decorations out of storage, my family faces a seasonal dilemma. Should we continue to use the …
If you’re reading this, it’s likely you’ve recently received a shock. You found out your treasured Christmas cactus is, in fact, a Thanksgiving cactus. So, you spent some time in …
Christmas cactuses seem to be one of those houseplants everyone has hanging around their home. They’re easy to care for and last forever. Maybe your grandmother gave you a cutting …
If you’re like me and millions of other folks, part of getting ready for the holidays is purchasing a poinsettia…or three or four of them. While many stores set up …
I’m not typically one to tackle DIY projects. Anything that requires a power tool is largely out of my wheelhouse. That was until I found pictures online of a glass …
Aloe vera is likely the most popular houseplant on earth. Even folks who aren’t into houseplants own them, probably because they’re so easy to keep alive. They’re more like furniture …
If you’ve got houseplants, chances are you own an aloe vera. Aloes are simple to care for and easy to get your hands on, making them one of the most …
If you’ve ever seen houseplants planted in LECA and you thought to yourself “why would anyone use cocoa puffs to pot their plants in?”, let me assure you that you’re …
Let me start with a weird question: have you ever tried to drink a glass of water while holding your breath? It doesn’t sound like a good idea, does it?* …