Houseplants

Have you ever been tempted to move your houseplants outdoors in spring? I must admit, the temptation was hard to resist for me about a decade ago when I first …

What’s the first thing you do when you bring home a new houseplant? One of my friends tends to have a set-it-and-forget-it approach to new plant babies. While another has …

Watering is one of the most (if not the most) essential tasks in houseplant care. Unfortunately, many newbie indoor gardeners (and often experienced ones) tend to get it wrong. Whether …

What I’m about to say may come as a shock to many long-time jade plant owners, but did you know that your jade can produce beautiful star-shaped flowers? I had …

Scale is weird. The first time you encounter it, you probably won’t even notice it. You’ll be watering your plant and see this funny brown bump on a stem or …

Jade plants are one of the most popular succulents kept as houseplants today. Also known as the lucky plant or money plant, Crassula ovata is native to South Africa. Its …

If there is one thing you learn pretty quickly when you bring a houseplant home, it’s that not killing your plant often turns out to be a lot harder than …

For many a plant lover, seeing the leaves of a favorite plant turn a color other than green is cause for alarm. After all, leaves are the most visible indicator …

Pothos, commonly known as Devil’s Ivy, is leading the forefront of the recent houseplant boom. For many, this humble plant is the one that starts their houseplant obsession, and it’s …

In recent years it has become popular to grow coffee plants indoors. They have a stunning shape and their glossy green leaves make them ideal houseplants. While it is possible …

You’ve got a healthy African violet that you’ve kept thriving for ages. You water it carefully to avoid crown rot. Its leaves are pristine emerald green, without any burn spots, …

Humans have been bringing plants inside the home for thousands of years. Not only do they clean the air and brighten up a room, they carry all sorts of intangible …

Unless you live under a rock (It’s okay, I do too, it’s quieter.), then you know that houseplants are hot. You can thank broke millennials for breathing new life into …

Houseplants have exploded in popularity in recent years. You can’t scroll through social media feeds without coming across at least one self-proclaimed plant parent proudly showing off their plant children. …

African violets are problematic for me. I do just fine keeping them alive, and I’ve even figured out how to keep them blooming more often than not. Keeping the leaves …

Whether you are new to African violets or don’t have a room in your house without one, you need to read this article. These beautiful plants are a lovely addition …

It all starts with one plant. It’s a gift from someone or a plant that catches your eye when you’re out and about. You take care of your new friend …

What is a tropical fruit salad without pineapple? These tart fruits are loved by many in grocery stores, but few think about growing them in their own gardens. Luckily, it …

If you’re a Rural Sprout regular, then it’s probably safe to say you know I’m a huge fan of Christmas cactuses. And by Christmas cactuses, I mean all varieties of …

Although soil is an important foundation of plant care, it can be a pain sometimes. Whether it’s making a mess of your floors or attracting pests and bacteria into your …

Poinsettias are the most popular Christmas plants, hands down. They’re so popular that they make up ¼ of all potted plant purchases every single year. That’s pretty impressive for a …

The poinsettia is one of the most popular festive plants to put on display over the holidays – second only to the iconic Christmas Tree! The fiery red and deep …

Every year more than 35 million poinsettias are purchased over the holidays. This number makes up nearly a quarter of all potted plants purchased every year. That’s a lot of …

The Christmas cactus is quite a strange houseplant when you get right down to it. It doesn’t look like a cactus, and supposedly it blooms around Christmas, but most people’s …