plant care & mindfulness
The Zebra Haworthia is a wonderful succulent with many qualities. Native to the Eastern Cape Province in South Africa, the Haworthiopsis, (whether is Fasciata or Attenuata variety), is an extremely easy to grow and to propagate plant. In addition to its ease of maintenance, hardiness, …
I love nature. I know it’s a very generic and broad statement, but it is true. What does this have to do with low maintenance houseplants? Let me provide you with some context so that you can perhaps relate. I love spending time outdoors because …
Poisonous Plants…How can my beautiful and precious babies be toxic??? Well, some of them are! If you follow me on social media, you know we got a new puppy. Yes, a second dog. (My husband’s idea!). It’s like we forgot what it’s like to have …
Plants that need little water, or drought tolerant plants, are those that can survive without water for up to two to three weeks, making them perfect for when you go on vacation. Likewise, if your lifestyle often takes you away from home for extended periods, these …
Windowsill plants are very particular plants because they need to meet very specific requirements. First of all, these plants need to thrive in plenty of bright light. Furthermore, if your kitchen window is facing West, then you’ll need plants that love the heat and direct …
It is time to deck the halls! I am one of those extremely festive type of a gals. I wait every year until November 12th to bring out any Christmas ornament in respect of Remembrance Day on November 11th. But after that, I go wild! …
Small indoor plants that actually remain small for a long time, without growing too big, too fast, (and are easy to maintain!), are a limited selection. In-fact, there aren’t that many tiny plants that remain tiny for a while without overgrowing their pots, or loosing …
As of today, August 17 2022, there are 98 plants in our home. They are not 98 different species. There are 57 different species for a total of 98 plants. I have duplicates, (or even more), of certain species I love. But this blog is …
I was blown away when I first found out that my birth month plant is the Pilea Peperomioides, a.k.a. the Chinese Money Plant! Why? Well, if you don’t follow me on Instagram, you can’t possibly be aware of my obsession with this plant! I have …
Full sun houseplants thrive on lots of bright light and heat! While many plants love plenty of bright indirect light, not many plants enjoy actual direct light. The difference between bright indirect and direct light can be confusing, however it is quite simple to understand; A …
