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, …
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 …
Low humidity indoor plants that thrive in dry air, are the most adaptable plants. In-fact, these plants can be quite successful in environments with high humidity levels as well, if watering is significantly scaled back. The opposite is not true for plants that thrive in …
Every time people ask me for help with their struggling plants I always ask them the same few questions: Can I see a picture of your plant? Does the pot have drainage holes? How often do you water your plant? How much light does your …
The best high humidity plants are the plants that don’t do well in our home! Let me rephrase that. The best high humidity plants are the plants that need an extra boost of humidity to thrive in our home. 😜 These plants are ideal for …
Misting indoor plants has been a controversial debate amongst plant experts and lovers for quite some time. Like me, many growers and plant parents believe in the benefits of misting plants. On the other hand, other equally respected experts and passionate plant collectors, don’t seem …
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 …
Are you fascinated by succulents as much as I am? Great! You are the reason why I wrote this article on easy indoor succulents for beginners. You may not be a beginner and have already experimented with some succulents species and didn’t have much success. …
