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 post shares my experience with scindapsus treubii moonlight propagation, both moonlight and dark form varieties! This slow-growing plant can be difficult to root, but I did it successfully with all of my cuttings! Plus tips on caring for scindapsus treubii once they are rooted and…
Learn how to propagate cuttings in LECA. It’s a wonderful medium for building strong plant roots! Learn how to propagate cuttings in LECA… If you’re at all involved in the plant hobbyist world, you’ve probably seen the term “LECA” pop up. I hadn’t done much at…
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 how to root plants in sphagnum moss…my new favorite way to propagate cuttings and encourage growth of healthy soil roots! Sphagnum moss propagation is a great plant care skill to learn. Everything you need to know about sphagnum moss propagation! Hey guys, today I’m sharing…
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…
Pests are inevitable, and thrips are some of the worst! Here’s how to get rid of thrips on houseplants. How to get rid of thrips on houseplants If you’re a houseplant lover, you’ve probably heard of thrips. They are demon pests from houseplant hell, and when…
Are you wondering what house plants are safe to have around your cats? Here are 16 non-toxic plants for cats, as well as links to detailed care guides and more! Non-Toxic Plants for Cats: 16 Cat-Safe House Plants! Hey fellow kitty lovers, today I’m sharing a…
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…
Looking for the best indoor hanging plants for your home? Hanging plants are an amazing and easy way to bring life to your home—here are some of my favorites. Today’s article is all about my favorite gorgeous trailing plants. Finding the best indoor hanging plants for…
I recently got a chance to visit Take Root Houseplants in Frederick. It’s downtown’s newest plant shop located in Everedy Square. Check out my pictures of the beautiful selection and learn more about the owner, Kaitlyn Makers! Take Root Houseplants in Frederick: Downtown’s New Plant Shop!…
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….
Drilling a hole in a ceramic pot is a great trick to know when you find the perfect pot that needs drainage. Learn how to do it with this tutorial post! How to drill a hole in a ceramic pot Drilling a hole in a ceramic…
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…
Is your succulent stretching out at the stem, leaving more space between leaves? Leggy succulents can often occur when growing these plants indoors. Here’s why your succulent is stretching out, what you can do to fix it, and how to prevent succulent stretching on future plants!…
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…
Learn about fiddle leaf fig propagation and how to root new cuttings. Learn all about fiddle leaf fig propagation! I’ve written all about how to care for a fiddle leaf fig in the past. And in that article, I gave an overview of the fiddle leaf…
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…
Wondering how to grow succulents from seeds? So was I! I’m embarking on an experiment to learn all about growing succulents from seeds and will be sharing my progress here. Follow along for updates! How to Grow Succulents From Seeds Growing plants from seeds is by…
Learn how to clean houseplant leaves using a DIY leaf shine! Learn how to clean houseplant leaves using a DIY leaf shine Many months ago, my wonderful husband decided to take advantage of a child-free morning to patch a hole in our ceiling. We’d had to…
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…