plant care & mindfulness
I have been promoting the benefits of plants for a long time. I feel that now, more than ever we need to surround ourselves with indoor plants. In a time when we are mass panicking about social distance and are slowly hunkering ourselves down into …
Poisonous Indoor Plants; watch out! They are more common than you think! Many common houseplants can be toxic to children and pets if ingested. Some plants are more toxic than others, however, it is good to know what are the plants to avoid, (or simply …
Why am I only focusing on succulents safe for cats? Why not including children, dogs and other pets? I’ve already written an “inclusive” article about the 10 Best Non-Toxic Houseplants That are Safe For Children, Cats & Dogs. However, those are houseplants, not necessarily succulents. …
Do pest resistant indoor plants really exist? I am not fully convinced of it. This is why the title of my article is “The 5 Most Pest Resistant Indoor Plants”. All plants, whether indoor or outdoor are susceptible to pests; insects or bugs. Some plants …
Ceropegia Woodii Care is very important to me. Also known as String of Hearts or Rosary Vine, this plant is one of my absolute favourite house plants. Its dainty little silvery green hearts make it a very special plant for those who own one. The …
What are Feng Shui Plants? And most importantly what is Feng Shui? Before you dig into this article I want to briefly explain why I am writing about Feng Shui Plants. I am not a Feng Shui Certified Practitioner. I am not a horticulturist either. …
Heart shaped leaves plants are beautiful all year long, but there are certain times of year, (and occasions), when they become even more meaningful. Whether it’s Valentine’s Day, the birthday of someone special or the celebration of a couple’s love, heart shaped leaves plants are …
The Jade Plant is a beautiful and highly symbolic succulent. I was drawn to this plant mostly for its significance and symbolism. My first Jade Plant was a housewarming gift from a friend of mine. At the time I didn’t associate that specific plant to …
How is your Christmas centerpiece with candles going to look like this year? Am I taking for granted that your centerpiece will have candles? YES! I love candles! I love Holly too! I find it so festive and rich. It’s the perfect final touch, (or …
Propagating succulents is a fun and rewarding activity. It can be easy too, if done with the right plants. I’ve experienced multiple Echeveria leaf propagations and a couple of Pencil Cactus stems propagations. I had a 90% rate of success with Echeveria leaves and 100% …