Hoya Australis care is easy, much like other hoya plants. Learn about it here! The Hoya Australis is a semi-succulent plant, also known as a waxvine, Honey Plant, and Porcelain flower. An australis makes the perfect addition to your home because it looks absolutely stunning without…
Learn about growing the gorgeous Monstera Peru as a houseplant. All about growing the gorgeous Monstera Peru! The Monstera Karstenianum, more commonly known as the Monstera Peru or “green galaxy” monstera, is a gorgeous plant that looks like a Monstera but sometimes acts more like a…
Learn how to care for Rhaphidophora Hayi, a cool plant with a unique shingling growth pattern. How to care for the unique Rhaphidophora Hayi! The Rhaphidophora Hayi (ra-fi-do-fora ha-yee), aka the “shingle plant,” is a climbing plant with a shingling growth pattern that probably looks a bit…
Echeveria succulents are some of the best succulents for beginners. They are drought-tolerant, look great on windowsills, are easy to care for as long as you don’t over-water. Learn more about echeveria care here! Today we’re talking echeverias. Since around 2007, succulents have become wildly popular…
Learn how to use grow lights to help houseplants thrive indoors! Learn how to use grow lights to help your houseplants thrive Everyone knows plants need light to grow, but not all light sources are the same. Using grow lights allows you to cultivate beautiful indoor…
Looking for philodendron brandtianum care tips? This gorgeous silver-leaf philodendron only looks high maintenance. It’s an easy-to-care-for aroid that will make an amazing addition to your houseplant collection. Also learn how to propagate it. How to care for philodendron brandtianum (philodendron brandi) Philodendron brandtianum, aka philodendron…
Hey all! This post actually used to be part of my full snake plant care guide post, but I got some feedback that it was too long. So I ended up splitting it into its own post. The purpose of this post is to share photos…
Learn about peperomia raindrop, an easy plant to add to your collection. All about peperomia raindrop care and propagation Today we’re talking about Peperomia polybotrya, aka the peperomia raindrop and its large glossy, heart-shaped leaves. They aren’t difficult to care for and stay relatively compact, only…
All about growing watermelon peperomia! I’ve written about loving silver plants in the past, and today’s plant—the watermelon peperomia, or peperomia argyreia—definitely fits that description! Each of this plant’s leaves look like tiny watermelons with waxy green and silver variegation. It is part of the Piperaceae…
Learn everything you need to know about whale fin sansevieria care, aka sansevieria masoniana, including how to propagate it. Whale fin sansevieria care Whale fin sansevieria is a gorgeous variety of snake plant that I had been dying to get my hands on years before I…
Manjula pothos is a gorgeous variegated variety of epipremnum aureum you can add to your houseplant collection, and manjula pothos care is simple and straightforward. Learn my tips for keeping a happy manjula pothos plant, including how to propagate it from cuttings! Manjula pothos care &…
Learn all about raven ZZ plant care and how to help this stunning black variety of ZZ plant thrive, including propagation tips! The raven ZZ plant really lives up to its cool name with its purple-black shiny leaves. You might be familiar with the original ZZ…
Begonia maculata care can be tricky, but it’s worth it! This article shares how to help your polka dot begonia thrive. If you’re looking for a gorgeous indoor plant, look no further than the begonia maculata. Also known as the “begonia maculata wightii” or “polka dot…
Looking for philodendron bipinnatifidum care tips? This guide will help your plant thrive! How to care for the tropical philodendron bipinnatifidum Today is all about the philodendron bipinnatifidum (synonym “philodendron selloum), or “tree philodendron,” which is a great way to add a tropical touch to any…
This article shares everything you need to know about monstera adansonii care, plus all about how to propagate adansonii cuttings. All about monstera adansonii care! Today we’re talking about the monstera adansonii plant, which has a neat nickname: the Swiss cheese plant. It gets this adorable…
Learn how to care for the gorgeous rhaphidophora tetrasperma care tips. All about growing rhaphidophora tetrasperma! Time for a new plant care guide! This one hits all the marks, too—easy to grow and prolific with the ability to climb over trellises and poles for a lush…
All about the bushy, beautiful philodendron xanadu! Today I’m covering the beautiful, bushy philodendron xanadu. It belongs to the Araceae family, philodendron genus. But the xanadu is only one of over 450 varieties of philodendron. It’s native to Brazil, and it is commonly grown as a…
Learn about African milk tree care—it’s a unique succulent that looks like a cactus. Learn how to grow beautiful African milk trees Today I’m writing about a sentimental favorite of mine: the African milk tree. While I haven’t been a huge fan of cacti and succulents…
Learn all about Philodendron Birkin care, including how much light it needs and what to do if it loses its variegation. How to care for your beautiful Philodendron Birkin The Philodendron Birkin is a beautiful philodendron hybrid variety, and it makes the perfect houseplant! The Birkin…
How to grow the hardiest succulent, haworthia! Today is all about haworthia—the hardiest succulent around and a great choice for those who need something that can survive a lot of neglect. Does that sound like you or someone you know? Then let’s dive in! Haworthia background…
Learn how to care for air plants with my guide—based on years of practical experience with these unique beauties! Learn how to grow air plants indoors Today we’re talking about air plants, a very cool type of plant that doesn’t grow in soil—hence the name, “air…
I’m sharing everything you need to know about tradescantia nanouk care and propagation, including where it came from, how to get it, and how to help it thrive! Today we’re talking about the tradescantia nanouk, a stunning mint green and pinky-purple trailing plant that is somewhat…
Caring for ceropegia woodi (string of hearts) couldn’t be easier! Learn how to help this plant thrive with my guide. All about caring for the delicate string of hearts Today, we’re delving into the delightful realm of string of hearts plant care. The string of hearts…
Learn how to care for the unique curly orchid cactus! How to care for the unique curly orchid cactus If you’ve read my past plant guides, you might remember my care guides for epiphyllum oxypetalum and epiphyllum anguliger/selenicereus anthonyanus (ric rac cactus). Both two of my…
Learn how to care for lipstick plants, a classic you’ll love having in your collection. All about caring for the classic lipstick plant! Greetings, greenery lovers! I have another plant care guide for you today—we’re talking about lipstick plants! Otherwise known as aeschynanthus (genus) radicans (species)….
Learn all about the simple and straightforward nature of burro’s tail care. All about sedum morganianum, aka the burro’s tail succulent Today we’re talking about the gorgeous trailing succulent sedum morganianum, aka the burro’s tail (burro is Spanish for donkey) or donkey tail succulent. It hails…
Hoya carnosa care is easy, and it’s one of the reasons why this plant has been a houseplant staple for so long! Learn about it here. Your complete hoya carnosa care guide! Today I’m talking all about the hoya carnosa plant, which is one of few…
Today’s article is all about philodendron micans care! How to care for the gorgeous philodendron micans! Around mother’s day one year I decided to treat myself to a new plant purchase on Etsy. At the time, I hadn’t ever seen a philodendron micans at a local…
Learn about rhipsalis mistletoe cactus care, it isn’t just for the holidays! How to care for the rhipsalis mistletoe cactus Hey all, welcome to my guide on caring for rhipsalis, also known as “mistletoe cactus.” It’s a cool trailing cactus that you can grow in hanging…
The striking pickle plant is a cool succulent that makes a great addition to any plant lover’s collection. Learn about it here! All about the striking pickle plant succulent Hi all! Today I am sharing an article about a cute plant I acquired for the first…
Learn all about caring for scindapsus pictus, commonly known as silver satin pothos. How to care for the stunning silver scindapsus pictus Today we’re talking about one of my favorites—scindapsus pictus. I know I say a lot of plants are my favorite plants, but this one…
Learn about calico kitten succulent care and how to help this delicate plant thrive! Calico kitten succulent care I got this adorable little calico kitten succulent several years ago and have really enjoyed having it as part of my collection—despite not really being a big succulent…
Today I’m talking all about the cool and gorgeous xerosicyos danguyi plant, aka the silver dollar plant, silver dollar succulent, penny plant, coin plant, and more. This plant has a lot of names, and a lot of those names are also common names of other plants….
How to propagate a Monstera adansonii cutting It’s monstera time again! Today we’re talking all about Monstera adansonii, a close relative of the Monstera deliciosa. Monstera deliciosa is probably the most common type of plant in the Monstera genus. You might even own one. But have…
Learn how to care for a yucca plant indoors and outdoors. Caring for the hardy yucca plant This one has been on my radar for a while, so I’m happy to finally be sitting down to write this article. Yucca plants are stunning specimens that can…
Learn how to care for a jade plant inside, outdoors, and over the winter! All about caring for a jade plant Today we’re talking jade plants, a plant I can’t believe it has taken me this long to write about! Jade is a popular succulent to…
Hoya Pubicalyx is a gorgeous waxy vine with low-maintenance care needs. Learn about it in this article! Time for another Hoya article! Today we’re talking about Hoya Pubicalyx, pronounced pubi-cay-lex. This is the first hoya I ever acquired, and it makes for a lovely, low-maintenance houseplant….
How to care for different calathea varieties! Today we’re talking all about calathea care! Calatheas are stunning plants that you may already be familiar with. But did you know there are many different types of calathea plants? And that calling it a “prayer plant” might not…
All about caring for umbrella plants! The umbrella plant (schefflera) is a unique-looking houseplant that’s native to Taiwan and southern China. It is sometimes referred to as an “octopus tree” or a “dwarf umbrella tree” because it remains smaller than what would grow in nature when…
All about growing dracaena indoors Today we’re talking all about the dracaena plant, a plant with foliage that is absolutely irresistible to one of my cats! Which is a problem give its mild toxicity, which we’ll discuss more about in this post. I’ve had a smaller…