Peperomia frost is a gorgeous type of peperomia caperata—or the ripple peperomia—peperomia frost has compact silver leaves with an upright growth pattern. Learn how to care for it here. Hey all! Today I am writing about a genus I haven’t written about a ton lately—peperomia. With…
Philodendron jungle boogie, aka the tiger tooth philodendron, is a bold plant that boasts narrow leaves with serrated edges. Learn how to care for your next favorite philodendron with this post! What’s the philodendron with the most fun name? I’d argue that it’s the philodendron jungle…
Today’s post is all about the ZZ chameleon plant, a cool new variety of the hardy all-green zamioculcas zamiifolia (ZZ) plant that changes colors as it grows! Learn what makes this plant special, as well as if it is variegated or not. Whenever I hear someone…
Peperomia rosso is a lovely variety of the compact peperomia genus that has deep green leaves with a silver sheen. Learn how to care for the rosso, including how much light it needs, how big it gets, if it’s a succulent, and more! How do you…
Looking for a reliable Katchy indoor insect trap review? I have now been using my Katchy insect trap for several years, and I am sharing my full review, including all of my pros and cons! Affiliate links below; read more about those here. My Katchy indoor insect trap…
Philodendron summer glory is a newer type of philodendron—a hybrid of two other plants created in Florida by LariAnn Garner. Learn about this stunning variety and my experience caring for it so far! The first time I saw a philodendron summer glory, I gasped. It is…
Wondering how to care for a philodendron silver stripe? My care guide will walk you through caring for this variegated stunner, including how to tell a silver stripe apart from a Brasil, Rio, and cream splash! I have another philodendron post for you today—and it’s for…
I’m still on my seed-collecting kick this fall and wanted to share some gorgeous pictures I ended up grabbing while I was trying to collect clematis seeds. My mom has three clematis vines that are throwing out seed heads left and right, so I swooped in…
Sansevieria black coral is a gorgeous darker variety of snake plant with an interesting banded variegation. And caring for it is a cinch—learn the few things you need to know to keep this plant happy with this care post! Sansevieria black coral care & propagation Hey…
Wondering how to care for the brand new Lemon Meringue Pothos plant? It’s pretty much like every other pothos variety—read about it here, including where it came from! There’s nothing like a new pothos variety to perk my ears up. I love pothos—so easy, so beautiful….
All about variegated string of pearls care! One of my more popular plant care guides is about string of pearls care, and today’s article is about a variegated cultivar of that plant—the variegated string of pearls, or senecio rowleyanus ‘variegata.’ It’s also a succulent native to…
Asters are now one my one of my favorite fall-blooming perennials. And I kind of fell into this one by accident. When I decided to focus on perennials and pollinators for the first year of our new home’s back garden, my strategy was kind of shooting…
Philodendron mamei is a lovely creeping philodendron with green leaves and a silver/gray mottled variegation. Learn about how to care for this variety with my post! Welcome, welcome to my latest edition of “Brittany buys too many philodendrons.” Today’s post is on the philodendron mamei, which…
Learn about the stunning philodendron black cardinal, a variety of erubescens with leaves that vary in color from a deep burgundy to a deep green. Find out how to help this dark variety thrive as a houseplant. How do you take care of a philodendron black…
It’s currently fall, and we’ve been in our new house for about 6 months. So I am excited to get our first round of spring flower bulbs in before winter fully sets in. I have a few places I will be planting a few different types…
Monstera pinnatipartita is a gorgeous and harder-to-find variety of the genus that looks gorgeous climbing a moss pole. Learn how to care for this tropical lovely as a houseplant with this post! When I first saw a Monstera Pinnatipartita in person, I actually thought it was…
Did you add a philodendron rojo congo to your houseplant collection? This stunning upright tropical baby makes a wonderful statement plant in a bright room. Learn all about how to care for it here! Today I’m adding another philodendron care post to my care post library,…
Philodendron Burle Marx is a lovely bushy variety of the philodendron genus that will make a great statement plant in a room. Learn all about how to care for it here! Philodendrons are widely known and loved for their gorgeous green foliage and the minimal effort…
Monstera standleyana albo variegata is a beautiful tropical plant that also makes a wonderful houseplant. Learn about how to care for it, if it fenestrates, how to propagate it, and more with this post. Monstera standleyana albo variegata care My monstera deliciosa is one of my…
Hey all! I recently wrote a piece on 9 Monstera Types to Add to Your Collection that features different types of monstera plants I own. “Monstera” is a genus of 59 tropical plants native to hot, humid parts of North, Central, and South America. These plants…
Learn how to care for the striking little peperomia albovittata, aka the piccolo banda peperomia. Its small size makes it the perfect little desktop plant, and it’s easy to care for, too. If you like houseplants that are both eye-catching and low-maintenance, then the peperomia albovittata…
Scindapsus treubii dark form care is slightly more difficult than some other varieties of scindapsus, but it’s worth the extra effort! Learn all about this rare variety and why you should add it to your collection. Hey all! Today we’re talking about one of the plants…
Senna Didymobotrya, aka the popcorn cassia plant, is a cool plant that you’ll want to consider adding to your collection. And popcorn plant care isn’t difficult indoors or outdoors! Learn all about it here. When I first came across the popcorn plant, I knew I had…
Hoya krinkle 8 is a stunning cross between the hoya carnosa and hoya carnosa compacta plants. Learn all about hoya krinkle 8 care needs, as well as how to propagate it. Hoya krinkle 8 care guide Hey all! Today I have a shorter hoya care post….
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Philodendron squamiferum is a stunning bushy variety that can grow really tall and make a statement—even as a houseplant! Learn about philodendron squamiferum care with my guide. How do you take care of a philodendron squamiferum? Hey all, it’s time for another fantastic philodendron! And today’s…
One of the biggest draws for our new house was the yard. It’s big, flat, and pretty blank. Just a lot of grass. Which means endless possibilities (especially with no home owner’s association here!). And A LOT of work. I mean, looking at these before pictures,…
Rat tail cactus care is similar to pretty much all other types of cactus–it’s easy! Learn how to take care of this unique trailing cactus, including how to see its gorgeous blooms! Not long ago I posted a boobie cactus care guide and mentioned that I…
Did you get a philodendron erubescens “painted lady”? Learn all about philodendron painted lady care, including if they revert, how big they get, how often you should water them, and more. How do you care for a Philodendron Painted Lady? Hello all! Today we have another…
Hoya sigillatis isn’t one of the most common hoyas, but if you can find one, you’ll love its speckled leaves and trailing growth habit. Learn more about this plant and how to care for it here. Have you ever added a plant to your cart online…
Learn how to make a DIY fireplace mantel shelf for an easy fireplace facelift! I recently shared a post about How to Paint a Stone Fireplace. We moved into a new house that has a fireplace, which I love. But the surround was a mix of…
I recently got my dad an anthurium warocqueanum. Learn all about anthurium warocqueanum care, including how to help this stunning and totally unique-looking tropical plant thrive. This is my very first anthurium care guide, if you can believe it! And today’s anthurium is…anthurium warocqueanum! Also commonly…
Learn how to shop online estate auctions and sales—it’s the perfect way to snag some beautiful pieces for your home, and it’s fun! By popular demand from folks in my Instagram Stories…I am writing a post all about how to shop online estate auctions and sales!…
I’m sharing a list of 20 different philodendron types I’ve cared for, plus ID photos! Hey all! I realized that I have *quite* a few philodendron care guides on the blog now, so I figured I’d round them all up to one article that outlines 20…
One of the HUGE draws for our new house was the big backyard. The house itself might be smaller, but the yard is perfect. Large, rectangular, and flat. And brimming with potential! And one thing I did immediately after moving in was ordering a compost tumbler….
Learn how to care for the hoya callistophylla, a gorgeous hoya variety with large, thick leaves and striking, high-contrast veining. I will be honest. The plant I am writing about today wasn’t even on my radar until I was browsing plant shops one night trying to…
Today’s care guide is all about the hoya sunrise! This gorgeous variety of hoya is a lovely trailer that grows a lot like the more common hoya carnosa, and hoya sunrise care is just as easy! Learn all about this gorgeous hybrid hoya cultivar. Hey all,…
Looking to expand your scindapsus collection? Scindapsus silver hero care is a breeze, and you’ll love the stunning all-over sheen on these leaves. I’m excited to be writing about a harder-to-find variety from a plant genus that remains one of my favorites: scindapsus! And the variety…
Peperomia obtusifolia, commonly known as a baby rubber plant, is a hardy, pretty, pet-safe plant that is great for beginners or those who prefer plants with low-maintenance care routines. Learn all about this popular type of peperomia with my care guide! How do you look after…
What is a hoya mathilde? This gorgeous hybrid hoya will make a wonderful addition to your hoya collection. Learn all about hoya mathilde care, including how to propagate this plant from cuttings! I have not written a ton of new plant care posts in the last…