Putting porous rocks in your potting mix is essential for adding aeration and improving drainage. However, some have suggested placing gravel at the bottom of your pot instead. But is this a sound practice? As a general rule, NEVER place…
Are Harlequin Pothos Real? The Truth About This Unbelievably Rare Houseplant
It’s not surprising to hear rumors about certain rare houseplants if you’ve been in the plant lifestyle for a while now. Some of which don’t seem to exist in any credible plant database yet! One of them is the Harlequin…
Can You Fix Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma With a Broken Stem Easily?
Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma is a cute gem of a plant. It is known to have split leaves like Monstera Deliciosa despite actually not being a Monstera plant itself. Because of their small stature, their stems are delicate and can be easily…
Dragon Tail Plant Care – Rhaphidophora Decursiva & Epipremnum Pinnatum
Epipremnum pinnatum, aka Dragon Tail plant, is a fascinating pothos variety with fenestrations, i.e., multiple splits in their foliage when matured. However, it’s often been confused with Rhapidora Decursiva, aka Creeping Philodendron, due to this. Fun fact: Rhaphidophora is not…
Peace Lily Root Rot – How to Treat & Prevent it
Peace lilies have such an aesthetic appeal in both homes and offices. They are pretty common and easy to care for but, that doesn’t mean they are immune to suffering from root rot. Here’s how you can fix and prevent…
6 Insightful Reasons Why Your Echeveria’s Leaves Are Falling Off
Echeverias are one of the many beginner-friendly succulents to take care of. But say you have a momentary lapse in plant care, and your Echeveria starts losing leaves. Firstly, don’t panic. Secondly, don’t write off your Echeveria as a lost…
Can You Save a Money Tree with Broken Stems Easily?
Money trees are well-loved houseplants, despite not growing actual cash. But compared to their wild, tropical counterparts, they tend to be more delicate indoors. Say you or your pet accidentally broke its stem – is it possible to reattach the…
How to Rescue Plants from Common Houseplant Pests & Diseases
Whether you’re a longtime gardener or a complete newbie at this fanatic houseplant lifestyle, you probably will come across a sick plant at some point despite your best care. But the question now is… how did they get there? Typically,…
How to Fix Root Rot Easily in Indoor Plants
Root rot is the bane of every houseplant owner’s existence and any potted plant in their care. It’s often caused by overwatering and fungal infection in the soil, but that is not to say it is impossible to treat and,…
How to Free Mild or Severely Rootbound Houseplants
Sometimes houseplants get rootbound, usually fast-growing plants fall victim but any plant left long enough will become rootbound if not tended to. When the leaves turn brown and fall off the plant, and you can see roots poking out at…