Today I’m writing about the hoya carnosa—a plant that has been a houseplant staple for decades! Otherwise known as a “wax plant” for its thick, waxy leaves, it’s part of the Hoya genus. (See my full hoya carnosa plant care guide.) It’s a low maintenance plant…
Hoya kentiana is a cool-looking hoya variety with long pointy leaves and a trailing habit. Learn all about hoya kentiana care, including where the plant came from, how to propagate it, and how it differs from hoya wayetii. If you’re looking to add a touch of…
Looking for info on pilea peperomioides propagation? The pilea peperomioides, aka Chinese money plant, couldn’t be easier to propagate. Learn all about how to do it with this post. Pilea peperomioides propagation guide Hey all! Today I am talking about what might be the easiest plant…
Learn about philodendron lemon lime—a wonderful and easy to care for plant. Philodendron lemon lime care I wrote a long time ago about heart-leaf philodendron care, and today I’m writing about another type of heart-leaf philodendron: the philodendron lemon lime! They are best known for their…
Did you get a ficus elastica? Learn all about variegated rubber plant care, including how to help this gorgeous cultivar of the traditional ficus elastica thrive! Variegated rubber plant care: Ficus elastica! Today we’re talking about variegated rubber plant care! I have written about how to…
Learn all about neon pothos care, including how to keep the bright gorgeous neon yellow color and help this gorgeous cultivar thrive. It’s time for another pothos care post! I have a cebu blue care post, a global green pothos care post, a marble queen pothos…
If you have mealybugs on houseplants, don’t worry—it isn’t the end of the world! I’ll share how to get rid of mealybugs on houseplants, the mealybug life cycles, how mealybugs spread, if they are harmful to humans, and more! It’s time for another houseplant pest post!…
Learn all about jade satin scindapsus propagation! Jade satin scindapsus is a gorgeous variety that is a slow grower but isn’t too difficult to root. Learn how I started a new plant from a single dying leaf. Usually I don’t write a propagation post before I…
Rhaphidophora decursiva, aka “dragon tail,” is a gorgeous climbing aroid with shiny green leaves that will make a bold addition to your houseplant collection! And rhaphidophora decursiva care isn’t that hard—learn about it now. Rhaphidophora decursiva care & propagation I’m back today with another rhaphidophora plant!…
Want to learn about propagating rhaphidophora tetrasperma? This plant, also called the “mini monstera,” is a fast grower and is super easy to propagate. Another propagation post up today—I’m going over everything you need to know about propagating rhaphidophora tetrasperma. Yes, this plant is quite the…
Looking for Alocasia regal shield care info? I’m sharing everything I’ve learned researching how to care for this elephant ear variety—and actually caring for it in my home! Hey all! Today I am sharing a care guide for a plant I totally impulse-purchased off of Etsy….
Learn how to care for the gorgeous moonshine sansevieria trifasciata plant! Moonshine snake plant care is a lot like caring for other snake plants with a few exceptions. Learn how to keep its light color and what to do if your moonshine snake starts turning a…
Ficus Altissima care is very similar to many other plants that you probably already own. Learn how to help this gorgeous variegated cultivar thrive in your home, as well as how to propagate it. Have you ever had a plant that you want to like but…
Ensure your wayetii plant looks its best with my hoya wayetii care guide. It provides all of the care info you need, propagation tips, and a few interesting facts about this unique hoya. Hoya wayetii care & intro to this cool hoya plant Yes—it’s another hoya…
All about growing the Hoya Chelsea! Today we’re talking about another Hoya. The “Hoya Carnosa Chelsea,” a variety of Carnosa that goes by many names: Honey plant, Chelsea Wax plant, Porcelain Flower, Wax vine, and more. Hoyas have been cultivated for over 200 years, which has…
Wondering how to bottom water plants? Watering is a critical part of plant care, and bottom watering can help prevent yucky things like fungus gnats. Learn everything you need to know about this easy strategy, including how long to bottom water plants! Watering is the number…
The fern leaf orchid cactus, aka selenicereus chrysocardium, is a gorgeous trailing jungle cactus that will look amazing hanging in your home. And fern leaf cactus care is simple—learn all about it! I will never forget the first day I saw a picture of a big…
Learn all about hoya curtisii care and propagation. This cute trailing hoya will make a great addition to your houseplant collection and is the perfect harder-to-find hoya to add to your wishlist. Hoya curtisii care and propagation guide With all the plant competition out there, it…
If you’re curious how hoya retusa care differs from other hoyas, I have good news! Although the retusa is harder to find than many other hoya varieties, it isn’t harder to keep happy. Hoya retusa…much like the prayer plant, it’s a plant that I have been…
This article shares a breakdown of the different houseplant soil ingredients you might encounter, including what each of them might be used for. Houseplant soil 101—let’s talk ingredients! Hey all, this is going to be a monster of an article. And it will be all about…
Are you looking for philodendron grazielae care and propagation information? This gorgeous slow-growing philodendron will make a wonderful addition to your houseplant collection if you can find it! Hi all! Today I am talking about philodendron grazielae care and propagation. My philodendron grazielae came from a…
Learn everything you need to know about pearls and jade pothos care! Pearls and jade pothos care guide I’m working my way slowly through articles about all of my pothos varieties so I can roll them up into one big ol’ pothos guide. Some recent ones…
Want to add a new monstera to your houseplant collection? Check out the monstera siltepecana! Monstera siltepecana care is pretty straightforward, and you’ll love having this gorgeous trailer as part of your collection. Alright gang, today we’re tackling a beautiful unique monstera siltepecana! This is a…
Learn about hoya carnosa krimson queen care and how to help this variegated beauty thrive. Your guide to hoya carnosa krimson queen care! I have been accumulating more and more hoya plants, so I figured I’d branch out on some of my care guides. For example,…
Learn how to care for the stunning prayer plant, aka maranta leuconeura! All about prayer plant care, aka maranta leuconeura! Have you ever had a plant that you just…don’t get the hype for? I recently saw someone in a plant group I’m in talking about how…
I love trailing plants, and pothos are some of the most common types of trailing plants you’ll find. The Cebu Blue Pothos is a gorgeous variety with silverish-blue shimmery leaves that trail, climb, vine beautifully. Cebu Blue’s full botanical name is Epipremnum Pinnatum ‘Cebu Blue.’ Epipremnum…
These 9 gorgeous silver houseplants will look amazing in your plant collection. I’m a sucker for silver plants, and you will be too after you see these pics! 9 gorgeous silver houseplants to add to your collection Hey all! Today I’m doing a roundup of 9…
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…
Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma, aka “mini monstera,” grows like a weed. (see my tetrasperma care post!) Mine is proof of that…when I first got this plant, it wasn’t climbing at all. That was spring 2020. A few months later, I needed to add a small bamboo stake to the…
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…
Prayer plants are gorgeous houseplants, and prayer plant propagation is really easy! Learn how to propagate a maranta leuconeura plant from a cutting, including how to root it in water, LECA, and more. Hey all, today we’re talking about prayer plant propagation. Prayer plants are a…
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 &…