Pothos is a popular houseplant because it is easy to care for and very versatile. With a little bit of TLC, you can create a fuller plant that will add some life to any room in your home. As a…
How to Save a Drooping Fittonia (Nerve Plant) | A Complete Guide
Fittonia, otherwise commonly known as a Nerve plant, is a charming but finicky plant known for its droopy/fainting nature. The good news is it’s not dying. But it is signaling to you that something is wrong with it. Luckily for…
Can You Put Indoor Plants Near a Heater? We Tested 19 Houseplants
There are several plants that can surprisingly thrive and predictably die when place near an indoor heater. In this original research, I ran a 30 day experiment to find out the truth!
Do rubber trees have aerial roots? Yes! and people make living bridges with them!!
The Rubber Tree that you and I keep as a houseplant is in fact, a monstrously large member of the Fig family in a juvenile state. Most people have only seen small Rubber trees and would assume they only get…
Peace Lily Flowers Turning Brown: The Why & How to Save It
A Peace lily’s flowers are the focal point of the plant. It can be disappointing to see them turning brown, but, you’re not necessarily doing anything wrong. As a whole, Peace lily flowers turn brown due to natural aging/or and…
Why Do Fiddle Leaf Figs Get Leggy? & How to Fix It.
It can be worrying when your prized Fiddle Leaf Fig starts growing a frail and sparsely filled stem with small, unimpressive new leaves. This phenomenon is called etiolation or commonly known as leggy growth. But why did it happen in…
Is It Okay To Use Moldy Potting Soil? Everything You Need to Know
When you pot up a new plant, one of the first things you need is brand-new soil. But say your bag of potting mix has white fuzzy mold growing in it. Can you still use it, or has it gone…
What Happens If You Cut The Top Off A Fiddle Leaf Fig? – With Helpful Tips
Indoor fiddle leaf fig trees can grow crazy tall until it’s scraping your ceiling. For some, this is a great look. For others, it’s just plain annoying and troublesome. But what would happen if you just cut the top bit…
What Is A Philodendron Minima? Here’s What You Need To Know
If it looks like a mini monstera but is called a philodendron, what is it really? That’s the intrigue of the Philodendron Minima. Here’s the kicker: it’s neither! So what exactly is it? Philodendron Minima, also known as Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma,…
What is Double Potting & Is It Good for Your Plants?
The trouble with decorative pots is they often don’t come with drain holes. As any experienced plant owner knows, this is a drainage disaster/root rot waiting to happen! But this is where double-potting comes in handy. What is it, you…
Do Monsteras Like To Be Misted To Grow Better?
Like any tropical houseplant, Monsteras prefer a warm, humid environment for optimal growth. But, the inside of your house doesn’t typically, naturally have the optimal humidity. Many people attempt to solve this lack of humidity conundrum by misting their plants….
How Does Boiling Water Sterilize Soil? – With Helpful Tips
Sterile soil is a must-have for your plants to ensure they don’t get any pest, disease, or weed problems. For this reason many gardeners buy new soil each time they pot their plants. But, if you are an earth conscious…