How to Grow and Care for Callisia repens (Turtle Vine)
The turtle vine (Callisia repens) is a stunning trailing succulent that’s ready to brighten up my home. If you put…
How to Grow and Care for Calathea Medallion Plants
With colorful leaves that resemble a painting, the Calathea medallion takes pride of place in my houseplant collection. However, beauty…
How to Grow Aloe Vera Plants Successfully at Home
Aloe Vera Plants are famed for their ornamental beauty as well as their multitude of medicinal benefits. I find these…
How to Grow a Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree at Home
Every houseplant collection deserves a Fiddle Leaf Fig. As much as I love mine, these plants require a little extra…
How to Grow and Care for Dumb Cane Plants (Dieffenbachia)
In this guide, I’m going to take you through everything you need to know about how to grow and care…
Best Lighting for Parlor Palms to Thrive Indoors
In my experience, Parlor palms (Chamaedorea elegans) grow best in medium to bright indirect light but can tolerate low-light conditions….
How Much Light Does a Jade Plant REALLY Need?
My jade plants love getting four to six hours of sunlight each day. I find that a few hours of…
Umbrella Plant Care for Optimal Growth Indoors
In my experience, Schefflera (aka Umbrella Plants) can thrive in less-than-perfect conditions, but they won’t look their best or last…
Croton Plant Temperature and Humidity Tolerances Indoors
The factors most overlooked in plant care, even for Croton houseplants, are humidity and temperature. While most types of Croton…
Chinese Evergreen Plant Care at Home
In this guide, I’ll run through everything you need to know about Chinese Evergreen plant care at home. Although these…
Essential Care Tips for Aloe Plants Growing Outdoors
You probably know that aloe plants are popular houseplants. But did you know you can grow aloe plants outside in…
Bird of Paradise Plant Care at Home
The Bird of Paradise plant takes some beating when it comes to adding a touch of ‘tropical’ to your home. …
Anthurium Plant Care at Home
Anthurium plants will thrive in most homes and offices with the right conditions. What’s great is Anthurium care generally requires…
Peace Lily Drooping? These 8 Mistakes Are Probably Why
From personal experience, Peace lily plants may droop for several reasons, but the most common cause is either underwatering or…
7 Common Causes of Brown Spots on Monstera Plants
The most common causes of brown spots developing on monstera plants include common pests and diseases, inappropriate watering, overexposure to…
7 Common Anthurium Pests and Diseases (and How to Deal With Them)
In my experience, Anthurium plants can be affected by aphids, brown scales, thrips, and white mealybugs. I treat them by…
25 Amazing Red Houseplants and How to Grow Them
There’s no better way to bring color into your home than with brightly colored, red houseplants. There are an endless…
21 Best Plants for West-Facing Windows
In this guide, we’re going to run the best types of plants that thrive near west-facing windows. These aspects provide…
How to Grow and Care for Bromeliad Plants at Home
Bromeliads are one of my favorite plants to grow indoors. For the most part, they’re relatively easy to care for…
17 Best Types of Bromeliads to Grow at Home
The bromeliad family of plants (Bromeliaceae) contains thousands of species of plants. Among these are the popular pineapple plant and…
12 Reasons Your Monstera Leaves Are Turning Yellow (And How To Fix It)
Monstera plants are undeniably among the most popular houseplants around. Unfortunately, they don’t always look as good as they do…
10 Common Reasons Your Jade Plant is Dropping Leaves
If, like me, you’ve been growing a jade plant for some time, you’ll notice that some leaf drop is completely…
10 Common Causes of Peace Lily Leaves Turning Yellow
I find peace lilies to be generally low-maintenance houseplants, but it can be a big worry if the leaves start…
How to Water Parlor Palm Plants for Optimal Growth at Home
I find that parlor palms (Chamaedorea elegans) are generally easy to care for as long as you provide them with…
Drooping Watermelon Peperomia Plants: Common Causes and How to Fix Them
Watermelon peperomia plants are known for bouncy green leaves that sit atop long red petioles. But despite our best intentions,…
My Favorite Spots to Position Watermelon Peperomia Plants
After bringing your watermelon peperomia plant home, one of your first big decisions is determining where to place it. I…
10 Things They Don’t Tell You About Watermelon Peperomia Plants
When I first saw the watermelon peperomia’s stunning leaves, I knew I had to have one of these plants. But…
Watering Watermelon Peperomia: My Top Tips
I’ve always admired watermelon peperomia plants. Maybe I love how their cute striped leaves remind me of one of my…
When and How to Water Kentia Palms
Your indoor jungle will never be complete without the tropical indoor tree – the Kentia Palm (Howea forsteriana). These robust…
10 Common Reasons for Yellowing Leaves on Parlor Palm Plants
I’ve been growing my parlor palm (Chamaedorea elegans) for two years now, and for the most part, it’s thrived in…
Broadleaf Lady Palm Care at Home: Your Complete Guide
If you’re looking to add an elegant and exotic-looking indoor palm tree to your home, don’t pass by the broadleaf…
Artificial Lights for Plants: Your Complete Guide
One of the first things we learn about plants is that they need light to grow. However, our homes don’t…
Variegated Monstera Plants: Your Essential Guide
Just when you think Monstera plants can’t get any more beautiful with their large, holey leaves, you come across the…
Kentia Palm Care at Home: Your Complete Guide
The Kentia Palm (Howea forsteriana) brings a touch of the tropics to any home with large feathery leaves that sit…
Money Tree Plant Care at Home: Your Complete Guide
As the saying goes, money doesn’t grow on trees. However, you can try bringing some good fortune your way with…
Watermelon Peperomia Care at Home: Your Complete Guide
The watermelon peperomia (Peperomia argyreia) is easy to care for, even if you don’t consider yourself a plant expert. This…
How to Water Fiddle Leaf Figs for Optimal Growth
With their large namesake leaves, fiddle leaf fig trees (Ficus lyrata) make a spectacular addition to any home. One key…
Banana Plant Care at Home: Your Complete Guide
Chances are, almost everyone has eaten a banana at some point in their lives, but not everyone knows you can…
Dragon Tree Plant Care at Home: Your Complete Guide
In the dead of winter, the best way to warm your home is with fire. So, why not adopt a dragon? A dragon…
Pineapple Plant Care at Home: Your Complete Guide
While you have likely eaten the bright yellow pineapple fruit, you may not know that you can grow a pineapple…
12 Best Types of Dracaena Plants to Grow at Home
Whether you believe in the spiritual symbolism of dragon blood (or not), dracaena plants are an excellent choice for your interior space. With…
How to Grow and Care For Jade Plants at Home
Jade plants, or more specifically, Crassula ovata, are popular houseplants that can live for decades with proper care. In my…
Goldfish Plant Care Tips at Home
In this guide, I’ll share my top tips on Goldfish plant care (Columnea gloriosa) at home. I love growing these plants…
Heartleaf Philodendron Plant Care at Home
In this guide, I’ll run through everything you need to know about Heartleaf Philodendron plant care at home. I love…
How to Grow and Care for Corn Plants at Home
In this guide, I’ll run through everything you need to know about Corn plant care (Dracaena fragrans) at home. What’s…