Want to learn about propagating rhaphidophora tetrasperma? This plant, also called the “mini monstera,” is a fast grower and is super easy to propagate. Propagating rhaphidophora tetrasperma Another propagation post up today—I’m going over everything you need to know about propagating rhaphidophora tetrasperma. Yes, this plant is quite the mouthful to say, so you’ll often …
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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! Alocasia regal shield care Hey all! Today I am sharing a care guide for a plant I totally impulse-purchased off of Etsy. I’d seen an Alocasia regal …
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 darker green. How do you care for a moonshine …
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. How do you care for a Ficus Altissima? Have you ever had a plant that you want to like but just …
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 post! And yes, before you even have to ask, …
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 prompted the creation of many different variants. The Hoya …
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! How to bottom water plants Watering is the number one killer of houseplants. …
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! Fern leaf cactus care and propagation I will never forget the first day I saw a picture of a big fern leaf cactus. …
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 can sometimes be difficult to find a plant that …
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. Learn about hoya retusa care & propagation Hoya retusa…much like the prayer plant, it’s a plant that I have been back and …
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 houseplant soil! How long can I talk about soil …
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! Philodendron grazielae care and propagation Hi all! Today I am talking about philodendron grazielae care and propagation. My philodendron grazielae came from a wonderful friend who found …
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 I did were marble queen pothos care, global green …
Want to make a DIY moss pole for plants but think they are messy and difficult? Check out my DIY moss pole alternative using jute instead! DIY moss pole alternative using jute Alright so I might be one of the only plant people who hasn’t had a moss pole for a plant until now. I …
Today I am sharing test tube propagation stations I made using my laser cutting machine. I designed these for a material thickness of 1/4-inch or 6-mm, and they are meant for hanging on the wall. 5 test tube propagation stations made with a laser cutting machine! Hey all! Today I am sharing something pretty exciting. …
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. All about monstera siltepecana care and propagation! Alright gang, today we’re tackling a beautiful unique monstera siltepecana! This is a somewhat harder-to-find …
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, I already have a hoya carnosa care guide, but …
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 they just “don’t get” hayi shingle plants. I personally …
All about the pretty silver-blue Cebu Blue Pothos! 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 is …
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 gorgeous silver houseplants. They are all plants I’ve written …
Hoya Australis care is easy, much like other hoya plants. Learn about it here! How do you care for a Hoya Australis? 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 too …
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 succulent. It doesn’t grow very large, and has vibrant …
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 different from most other vines you might be familiar …
Wondering how to hang multiple plants from the ceiling? Learn how to set up a DIY hanging plant rod to avoid drilling lots of hole in your ceiling—it requires only two! How to set up a DIY hanging plant rod to hang lots of plants Hey guys! Quick and pretty simple DIY today that I …
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! Echeveria care, including how to care for echeveria indoors! 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 plants in any climate, with any amount of natural …
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 main stem to help it stay upright. Then in …
See how I made laser-engraved bamboo plant stakes with my xTool M1 machine, including the best fonts to use and how to seal the stakes for help protect them from water. How to make laser-engraved bamboo plant stakes Hey all! I’m back today with another quick xTool M1 project. When xTool sent me my M1 …
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 brandi or silver leaf philodendron, is a lovely tropical …
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 growing to be about a foot tall. Their sturdy …
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 family, which contains about 3,600 species split into two …
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 finally did. Its actual name is sansevieria masoniana. Or …
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. Prayer plant propagation guide Hey all, today we’re talking about prayer plant propagation. Prayer plants are a common and classic plant that …
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 & propagation guide I’m running through care guides for all …
Learn all about raven ZZ plant care and how to help this stunning black variety of ZZ plant thrive, including propagation tips! All about caring for the stunning raven ZZ plant! 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. All about polka dot begonia care, aka the begonia maculata! 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 …
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 room in your home. Much like the monstera deliciosa, …
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 planted. All about scindapsus treubii moonlight propagation, plus dark …
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 all with LECA until a few years ago when …
Check out my Ikea greenhouse cabinet hack using the Fabrikor! My Ikea greenhouse cabinet hack using the Fabrikor Today I’m sharing my birthday present to myself: an Ikea greenhouse cabinet hack using the beautiful Fabrikor! I have long admired Ikea greenhouse cabinets and all of the different ways people personalize them. (Check out the Ikea …