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Learn about growing and caring for all types of houseplants and discover the most suitable and unique varieties to create your own tropical indoor jungle.

Best Types of Croton Plants to Grow at Home

17 Best Types of Croton Plants to Grow at Home

Crotons are known and loved for their bright foliage and intriguing patterns. Most of these plants make excellent houseplants, or…

Bromeliad Plant Care Tips

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…

Best Types of Bromeliads to Grow at Home

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…

Best Feng Shui Plants and Where to Position Them

16 Best Feng Shui Plants and Where to Position Them

Houseplants not only help us to reconnect with nature, but they also enliven virtually any living space and work great…

Best Plants for South-Facing Windows

15 Best Plants for South-Facing Windows

Many homeowners love south-facing windows, as they let in ample sunlight and warmth all year long. What’s great is this…

Best Plants for North-Facing Windows

15 Best Plants for North-Facing Windows

If you work in a windowless office or have a home with only north-facing windows, you might think that you’re…

Best Feng Shui Plants for Business

15 Best Feng Shui Plants for Business Success

There are countless reasons to keep plants around the workplace, be it a home or dedicated office environment. They’re not…

Best Types of Snake Plants to Grow at Home

14 Best Types of Snake Plants to Grow at Home

Whether you’re a new or seasoned houseplant owner, you’ve likely come across the snake plant. This species has grown popular…

Reasons Your Monstera Leaves Are Turning Yellow And How To Fix It

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…

Amazing Uses and Benefits of Parlor Palms

11 Amazing Uses and Benefits of Parlor Palms

The parlor palm, also known as the bamboo palm (Chamaedorea elegans), is not just one of the most popular types…

Amazing Uses and Benefits of Money Tree Plants

11 Amazing Uses and Benefits of Money Tree Plants

It’s a given that Money tree plants (Pachira aquatica) are pretty much guaranteed to bring you fame and fortune once…

Amazing Benefits of Jade Plants

Jade Plants: 11 Reasons They’re More Than Just a Pretty Plant

Jade plant (Crassula ovata) benefits don’t stop at their ornamental value. These beauties also boast positive feng shui powers, as…

Popular Types of Spider Plant & How to Grow Them

10 Popular Types of Spider Plant to Grow at Home

Chlorophytum comosum, or the Spider Plant is one of my favorite indoor hanging plants. In this guide, I’ve rounded up…

10 Common Reasons Your Jade Plant is Dropping Leaves

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

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…

10 Best Indoor Palm Trees to Grow at Home

10 Best Indoor Palm Trees to Grow at Home

Many types of indoor palm trees make excellent additions to modern living spaces. Few houseplants are quite as dramatic as…

The Most Expensive Plants in the World

12 Most Expensive Plants in the World

Plants are the most treasured pieces of décor in any home (well, in my home at least). But, sometimes, plants…

Green Glossy Monstera Leaves

10 Things They Don’t Tell You About Monstera Plants

Monstera plants are one of the most popular plants in any indoor plant collection. With their easy-to-care-for nature and the…

How to Water Parlor Palms

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…

The Best Feng Shui Plants for the Front Door

11 Best Feng Shui Plants for Front Doors

A well-decorated front door can make or break guests’ first impression of your humble abode. In feng shui, the front…

Drooping Watermelon Peperomia Plants: Common Causes and How to Fix Them

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,…

10 Unique Ways Succulents Can Enhance Your Space and Well-being

10 Unique Ways Succulents Can Enhance Your Space and Well-being

You probably know succulents for their reputation of being hard to kill and perfect for forgetful plant parents. And maybe…

10 Amazing Benefits of Watermelon Peperomia Plants That I Love

10 Amazing Benefits of Watermelon Peperomia Plants That I Love

With striped green leaves and cute red petioles, watermelon peperomia plants are beautiful additions to homes and offices. But these…

My Favorite Locations to Position Watermelon Peperomia Plants

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

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

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

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…

My Parlor Palm Leaves Turning Yellow

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…

Amazing Uses and Benefits of Cactus Plants

15 Amazing Uses and Benefits of Cactus Plants

Cactus plants add a fantastic architectural feel to any houseplant collection. Plus, cactus plants also have several incredible uses and…

Essential Feng Shui Principles & Foundational Concepts_ Your Complete Guide

Essential Feng Shui Principles & Foundational Concepts: Your Complete Guide

You’ve likely heard the term “feng shui” used in reference to arranging a room or creating a pleasing interior design….

Best Mosquito Repellent Plants for Your Garden and Patio

40 Amazing Mosquito-Repelling Flowers and Plants

When the weather is nice outdoors, the last thing you want is a cloud of mosquitoes swarming your backyard BBQ…

Broadleaf Lady Palm Care at Home_ Your Complete Guide

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…

Ultimate Guide to Growing Houseplants with Artificial Light

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

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 by Window

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…

Where to Position Money Tree Plants in the Home

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…

Ultimate Guide to Watermelon Peperomia Care (Peperomia argyreia)

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…

When and How to Water a Fiddle Leaf Fig at Home

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

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

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…

Ultimate Guide to Pineapple Plant Care at Home

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

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 (Essential Tips)

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_ A Simple Guide for Healthy Growth

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_ A Simple Guide for Healthy Growth

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…

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