We are deep into yard work season over here, and I wanted to share a quick post on one of the delicious-smelling things I’m using to kill off weeds and grass: vinegar! Yes, I love the smell of vinegar. Reminds me of potato chips and fries….
Thai Constellation monstera care & propagation What was once an incredibly challenging plant to get your hands on is now an easy plant to find—the Thai Constellation Monstera! A variegated type of the classic Monstera deliciosa, the Thai’s leaves have cream and green marbled patterns, a…
Bunny ear cactus, otherwise known as opuntia pallida or opuntia microdasys, is a cactus with rounded, flat paddles. Learn how to care for this classic cactus as a houseplant! What do you think of when you hear “cactus”? I generally think of classic cactuses like the…
All about caring for Meyer lemon trees in pots Growing a Meyer lemon tree in our garden is something I’d wanted to do for years before finally getting one. Because it gets very cold where we live, we can’t have certain fruit trees in the ground….
If this isn’t your first time here, you’re likely no stranger to the fact that I love hoya plants. They are some of the easiest plants to care for thanks to their drought tolerance and flexible lighting requirements. And there are lots of different varieties with…
How to propagate monstera deliciosa from a cutting Monstera deliciosa plants are beautiful and easy. They can bring a lush tropical vibe to even the most suburban of living rooms (I would know). And while the monstera deliciosa—also called a Swiss cheese plant—is very much a…
When I first wrote about this plant several years ago, I talked about how I got my first epiphyllum oxypetalum cutting from my grandma. I was at her house and complimented it—she said it was a night-blooming cactus, and she actually had a cutting I could…
How to grow the stunning string of pearls! Today we’re talking about one of the coolest succulents I own—the string of pearls. I love trailing plants and easy succulents, and this one fits the bill for both of those. String of pearls (Senecio rowleyanus) is a…
Learn about fairy castle cactus care. Fairy castle cactus, aka Acanthocereus tetragonus or Cereus tetragonus, is a charming small cactus with straightforward care requirements. Learn how much light it needs, what the best soil is, how to propagate it, and more with my guide. I’ve been…
Learn how to care for your variegated string of hearts plant, also known as Ceropegia woodii. Find out about the proper watering, lighting, and fertilization techniques for this popular houseplant, as well as tips for propagating and troubleshooting common problems. Hey there, plant people! If you’re…
Looking for Philodendron Mayoi care tips? Learn about this gorgeous variety, including how to identify a Mayoi, what kind of light it needs, if it can climb, and more. Philodendrons are fan favorites because with just a little bit of love, they grow fast and look…
Learn all about stromanthe triostar care and how to keep it looking its best! This tropical houseplant is known for its striking, pink-variegated leaves and is relatively easy to care for when provided with bright, indirect light, high humidity, and well-draining soil. Today we’re talking about…
All about hoya rope plant care! The hoya carnosa compacta plant is an absolutely stunning vining plant closely related to the hoya carnosa (see my hoya carnosa care guide). It’s also known as the rope hoya, the hoya rope plant, and the Hindu rope plant. The stems…
I’ll be honest—I hadn’t heard of the philodendron tortum until relatively recently. Until I hit “order” on one, that is. I saw it pop up online and thought, “huh, that looks cool.” And my service to you? I bought it, learned about caring for it, and…
I’ve been writing a lot about some seasonal holiday plants. And today I’m writing about a plant that is lesser known than the poinsettia but produces lovely colorful flowers—cyclamen! Have you heard of it? Cyclamen is a genus of flowering plants in the family Primulaceae. They…
Learn how to care for your poinsettias and keep them looking beautiful all holiday season, and then learn how to make the re-bloom and turn red again next year! From watering to potting soil, my poinsettia care guide has you covered Today I am sharing a…
Have questions about caring for your Peruvian apple cactus? Check out my guide, which includes information on how much light it needs, if it’s cold hardy, if you can eat the fruit, how to get it to flower, and more. How to care for the Peruvian…
Did you manage to get your hands on the elusive Monstera Esqueleto? It’s getting easier to find these days! Learn how to care for the stunning “skeleton” monstera with this post. Monsteras are beloved houseplants because they are easygoing and have stunning tropical leaves. You’re probably…
Looking for tips on how to care for your new Alocasia Azlanii? Alocasia plants can be tricky, but the green, red, pink, and black foliage on this plant are worth the effort! Read on for more info. Today we’re bringing things back to the Alocasia genus,…
Dog tail cactus, aka Strophocactus testudo, is a unique trailing or climbing cactus that produces lovely fragrant flowers. Learn more about this cool variety here! If you’re looking for a unique cactus that can soak up the sun, look no further. The dog tail cactus enjoys…
Hey all—today’s post is one that has been frustratingly a few months in the making. Why? Because it’s one of those projects that I thought would be easy but actually took a while to get right. We’re talking about making seed paper. Seed paper uses moistened…
Epipremnum Amplissimum, aka the silver streak pothos, is a gorgeous variety of pothos that has stunning long, pointy leaves with delicate silver striping. Learn how to care for this variety here. The Epipremnum Amplissimum is a variety of pothos you may not be familiar with. It’s…
Philodendron Fuzzy Petiole is a fast-growing climbing plant with gorgeous ribbed green leaves. Learn how to keep it happy as a houseplant with this guide! Philodendron Fuzzy Petiole plants are famous for their fuzzy petioles—who would’ve thought 🙂 If you’re new to plant terminology, petioles are…
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…
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…