plant care & mindfulness
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 Monstera Deliciosa is also known as the Swiss Cheese plant. Let me start by saying I really and truly dislike this common name for the plant. Not only it’s “cheesy”, (no pun intended), but it is misleading and confusing. Many people use this common …
Choosing the best flooring for your home isn’t an easy task, as there are many factors at play. Unlike wall colours and furniture, flooring is more of a permanent finish in your home. Replacing ceramic tiles is not exactly the same effort as repainting the walls, …
Choosing the best pots for your plants is as important as caring for each one of them properly. When choosing pots for plants it’s important to consider these 4 aspects; Size Drainage Material Style They are all as equally as important for the health of …
Plant drainage is one of the most important aspects of a plant’s health and life. Watering frequency, humidity levels, soil types, and even fertilizing frequency and quantities, are all important aspects and variables that contribute to the health of a plant. However, without proper drainage, …
Choosing paint colours for our walls is often an overwhelming task. How to choose paint colours, however, is not, and should not, be a complicated and stressful process. There are a few important aspects to consider when choosing the appropriate colours for our walls. Unfortunately, …
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 …
The Norfolk Island Pine is one of my favourite plants we have in our home. It doesn’t look anything like the plant you would see in stores at Christmas time. The long needled leaves cascading from its branches, give it a majestic look. It is …
Christmas Cactus and Thanksgiving Cactus are not different names for the same plant! They are in-fact, two different plants in the genus Schlumbergera, with very similar care requirements. Christmas Cactus, (Schlumbergera Bridgessii), and Thanksgiving Cactus, (Schlumbergera Truncata), are not even true cacti! These Schlumbergera are …
The Peace Lily is a beautiful, tropical plant, quite common in many homes. Native to the tropical regions of the Americas and the Southeast regions of Asia, the Peace Lily is easy to keep alive, yet tricky to maintain healthy and beautiful. I’ve struggled with …