Wandering Jew Plant and Cats: Is It Poisonous?
My wandering jew plant is one of the most beautiful houseplants I own. It is also known as Tradescantia zebrina, fluminensis, or pallida. As a plant lover and a cat lover, it’s …
Houseplants
Learn how to grow houseplants, troubleshoot pest and disease issues, and cultivate a green paradise in the comfort of your own home!
Monstera Deliciosa: Growing Delicious Monsters At Home
Do you like to make your indoor space look like a veritable jungle? If so, you’ll need to grow monstera deliciosa. This giant-leaved climbing plant can really liven up your …
English Ivy (Hedera Helix) Care Guide
Imagine, if you will, an ancient stone cottage with a formal garden. Is there ivy growing up along the wall in your mental picture? If so, that’s likely to be …
Aglaonema Plant: Chinese Evergreen Plants You Need To Grow
Have you ever wanted to grow a lucky plant? Aglaonema, also called Chinese Evergreen, is a colorful favorite in China where it is considered lucky. Native to China and the …
Peperomia: Radiator Plant, Baby Rubber Plant, & More
If you want to add pops of green, waxy reds, and streaks of gold to your living space, look no further than Peperomia. These flowering plants are native to Central …
African Violets: Sensational Saintpaulias You Can Grow At Home
African violets, also known as Saintpaulias, are associated with motherhood, and are a traditional gift to Mom for Mother’s Day. They’re also popular for Valentine’s Day and for Easter. But …
Hoya Plant: How To Grow And Care For The Wax Plant
Epiphytic hoya plant, also known as the wax plant, is a popular houseplant. With clusters of star-shaped flowers adorning it, this waxy-looking species survives with only the bare minimum of …
Staghorn Fern: How To Grow And Care For Platyceriums
An unusual tropical plant, the staghorn fern is grown often as a houseplant or hanging plant. These fascinating plants often have multiple kinds of leaves which serve different purposes, some …
Indoor Gardening For Beginners: Basics You Should Know
If you are blessed with a natural green thumb, then continue doing what you’re doing. But if you’re like the rest of us mere humans, it takes time and a …
Dwarf Banana Tree: Growing Banana Plants as Ornamentals
We all love our tropical houseplants! Growing stuff like Boston ferns, crotons, bromeliads, or even a dwarf banana tree livens up the house or yard. It adds just a bit …
Birds Nest Fern: How To Grow And Care For Asplenium Species
If you’re slowly turning your home into a haven for tropical plants, the birds nest fern is a must-have plant. This lush, leathery-leaved fern finds its home in humid environments …
How to Grow Boston Ferns: Care for Nephrolepis Exaltata
Did you know that the Boston fern can reduce pollutants in the air? Well, every plant can, but this one is one of the highest-rated species to do so. It’s …