plant care & mindfulness
The Chinese Money Plant is a fascinating and eye catching plant; there is no doubt about that! I’ve had my Pilea Peperomioides, (its scientific name), for three years. I’ve been propagating and growing several Chinese Money Plants since my first plant started growing “pups”, which …
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 Monstera Deliciosa care is quite simple and easy on a day to day basis. This stunning tropical plant doesn’t require too much attention and can grow relatively fast under the right conditions. Its basic needs for light, humidity and water are easily managed by …
The Ponytail Palm, also known as the Elephant’s Foot, is one of the easiest, if not THE EASIEST plant to have and care for. It is second on my list of the Top 5 Impossible to Kill Indoor Plants! In-fact, the Beaucarnea Recurvata, (which is its …
Repotting a ZZ Plant can be quite a process if your specimen is as big as mine, or bigger! I am not going to lie and pretend it was an easy peasy, smooth process for me. Not at all! In-fact, it was quite stressful! It …
Repotting houseplants; WHEN, WHAT and HOW.  The WHEN  is really important,  because unless your plant is in distress, you should never, ever, repot your plants between Fall and Spring. This is because many houseplants go dormant during the winter months, even when kept indoors …
The Hoya Carnosa is one of the most adaptable houseplants you can have in your home. A very easy to grow trailing plant that can be displayed in many unique ways; from topiary compositions, to trailing and climbing arrangements. It’s truly a low maintenance plant, …
What are aesthetic plants? Aesthetic plants are indoor plants with beautiful and captivating features that add visual interest to anyone’s home. Such features can range from stunning colours contrasts, to beautiful foliage shape. The way these aesthetic plants are displayed, can also create visually appealing …
Plant wall shelves are a staple in our home and have been on a constant raise ever since images of #plantshelfies flooded Instagram feeds. Plant wall shelves are shelves filled with plants. Plant shelfies are pictures of these plant wall shelves. The word shelfie comes …
What is plant decorating? Simply put, is decorating our homes with plants! As and Interior Designer, I always get asked for ideas and recommendations on how to best and properly decorate homes. Questions generally vary from paint colours to flooring types, from cabinets materials to …
