Author: Cecilia Turner

Aloe Vera Plant; How to Care for This Easy Succulent Indoors

Aloe Vera Plant; How to Care for This Easy Succulent Indoors

The Aloe Vera plant care indoors is quite easy.  As a matter of fact, it should be a no-brainer, as long as you leave your succulent alone!! (I learnt this the hard way myself!) Native to the Arabian Peninsula, the Aloe Barbadensis, is an evergreen 

100 Different Houseplants I Have Grown in My Home

100 Different Houseplants I Have Grown in My Home

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 

What is Your Birth Month Plant? Unveil its Personality & Needs

What is Your Birth Month Plant? Unveil its Personality & Needs

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 

How to Water Plants While Away For 2 Weeks; 9 Ways to Keep Houseplants Alive During Vacations

How to Water Plants While Away For 2 Weeks; 9 Ways to Keep Houseplants Alive During Vacations

Are you going on vacation for a couple of weeks? Is your work taking you away from home for extended periods of time, and you don’t know how to water your plants while away? Don’t worry!  Whether you have one precious plant you’ve inherited from 

Plumosa Fern; How to care for the Asparagus Fern indoors

Plumosa Fern; How to care for the Asparagus Fern indoors

The Plumosa Fern, also known as Asparagus Fern, is not an actual fern. In-fact, this beautiful plant belongs to the Asparagaceae family, and the only thing it has in common with ferns it’s the fronds look. Native to Southern Africa, the Asparagus Setaceus, is a 

The Easiest Plants To Propagate. Methods, Steps & Tips On How To Do It.

The Easiest Plants To Propagate. Methods, Steps & Tips On How To Do It.

Propagating houseplants is easy! Some plants are easier to propagate than others. I am here to tell you which plants are the easiest to propagate at home and how to do it properly. But let’s start from the basics. Propagating plants means making new plants 

7 Top Full Sun Houseplants That Like The Heat

7 Top Full Sun Houseplants That Like The Heat

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 

10 Vital Spring Houseplant Care Practices For Thriving Plants

10 Vital Spring Houseplant Care Practices For Thriving Plants

Spring houseplant care starts at different times depending on the different geographic locations. In some areas, Spring starts as early as March, while in others, like the Northern regions, plants won’t start growing until late April, or even May! So, how would one know when 

7 Best Indoor Plants That Grow in Water; Tried and True

7 Best Indoor Plants That Grow in Water; Tried and True

Indoor plants that grow in water are different from water plants, or aquatic plants. It’s important to understand the difference. Indoor plants that grow in water are houseplants that in nature grow in soil. However, some of these plants can also successfully grow in water; 

The Best Plants for Shelves; 7 Easy and Trailing Plants to Style Any Shelf.

The Best Plants for Shelves; 7 Easy and Trailing Plants to Style Any Shelf.

Indoor plants are known for their many benefits; from improving our mood, to cleaning the air from toxins, from increasing productivity, to boosting creativity, and so on… As an Interior Designer, I appreciate how indoor plants tremendously enhance the look of any space. There are