Back to Biology Class: Houseplant Anatomy 101
We all know the houseplant rules, that plants need air and water and light and nutrients. We might have even heard to do things for our plants without knowing why, [...]
How to Water Your Rose of Jericho (Without Risking Rot)
Rose of Jericho is famously easy to care for. After all, they don’t call it the resurrection plant for nothing! You can let this plant dry out completely and it [...]
Join the Ivy League: How to Grow English Ivy Indoors
Even if you didn’t know it, I can almost promise that you’ve seen English ivy before. You can find this plant growing in gardens, climbing fences or buildings, or slowly [...]
The History of Rose of Jericho
The Rose of Jericho, or resurrection plant, might have more mystique than any other houseplant. After all, what other plants can dry out completely and “die,” and then come back [...]
Bring the Tropics Inside: How to Care for a Parlor Palm
Parlor Palms are super popular houseplants for several reasons. They bring a tropical, jungle-esque vibe to any space, they do well in lower light, and they’re fairly easy to care [...]
Black Thumb No More: What to Do When Your Houseplants Start Dropping Leaves
What to Do When Your Houseplants Are Dropping Leaves Beginning plant parents often panic when their plants start browning or losing leaves, and if they don’t properly understand the problem, [...]
Dracaena: Care for this Beginner Friendly Plant
Dracaena, commonly known as dragon tree, is another winner in the beginner-friendly houseplant department. They’re actually small trees or shrubs and lots of fun with their long, ribbon-like leaves. They [...]
How to Repot Your Houseplants
How to repot your houseplants... You’ve probably heard about repotting plants, but you might have questions about how and why. (Which is understandable!) Your plants can’t spend their entire life [...]
Why Plants Need to Be Repotted
Why Plants Need to Be Repotted It’s easy to get a new houseplant, stick it in a pot, and more or less forget about it. Sure, you know that plants [...]
How to Care for a Peace Lily
The peace lily is a gorgeous and popular houseplant thanks to its beautiful white flowers, hardiness, and love of shade. If you’re still fairly new to houseplants, this is a [...]
Choosing the Best Soil for Your Houseplants: What You Need to Know
Choosing the Best Soil for Your Houseplants Potting a new plant is as simple as going to Home Depot for a plant, a pot, and a bag of all-purpose potting [...]
