Peace lilies make great houseplants for a number of reasons. They’re listed by NASA as an air purifier, they’re aesthetically pleasing, and they’re relatively easy to care for. While peace lilies do require regular watering and humidity, they are much less finicky than most tropical plants. Owning a peace lily plant is ideal for an … Continue reading Peace Lily Care Tips
House Plant Care
Top Care Tips for Your Prayer Plant
Calathea Prayer Plant - Mokkie Prayer plants are growing in popularity for their beautiful colors and their famously animate foliage. All falling under the Marantaceae family, Calathea and Maranta are the most common types of prayer plants. This family includes all plants whose leaves visibly move and fold throughout the day. The folding up and … Continue reading Top Care Tips for Your Prayer Plant
Top Houseplant Parent Mistakes
If you've read about my plant journey, you know I grew only outdoor plants for about five years. In my experience, the trial and error method works much more effectively in a garden than with houseplants. So here are some of the top mistakes made by beginner houseplant owners, including myself. Not Doing Your Research … Continue reading Top Houseplant Parent Mistakes
Plant Collecting
Philodendron MicansMarble Queen Pothos Collecting plants is admittedly pretty addicting. Even when I tell myself I'm not going to buy a new plant for a month, I end up looking at plants online or in the garden section at Lowe's. As I'm giving you tips and tricks for plant care, I figured I should share … Continue reading Plant Collecting
Polka Dot Plant Care and Propagation
The Polka Dot Plant, or Hypoestes phyllostachya, is not only super cute, but also an easy to care for house plant. They're known for being "dramatic" - wilting completely when they want water and perking back up quickly after they get it. This gives you a visual clue to what they need. Polka Dot Plants … Continue reading Polka Dot Plant Care and Propagation
Begonia Rex Plant Care
The Begonia Rex is a gorgeous plant, but it commonly gives house plant owners a hard time. With velvety pink, light green, and black leaves, a healthy Rex has almost an ethereal look. They’re available in a variety of leaf sizes, colors, and shapes – all of which have striking foliage. However, keeping the plant … Continue reading Begonia Rex Plant Care
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