How to Use Bonsai Tree Food Bonsai are living, growing pieces of art. Contrary to popular belief, bonsai are not their own species of tree, but are natural trees cultivated to grow at a small scale. While the word “bonsai” conjures images of gnarled trunks and tiny pink blossoms, it [...]
Golden pothos, or Epipremnum aureum, is a fantastic plant for beginning houseplant parents and experienced indoor gardeners alike! With its stunning green and yellow variegated leaves and easygoing nature, this plant is a winner for nearly any personality or environment. And if you’re like me, this might be your gateway [...]
Dracaena marginata is a popular indoor plant with long, slender green leaves edged with red. These plants are great for beginners because they’re drought tolerant and not at all fussy about their light conditions. It’s the perfect combination of beauty and hardiness that makes a great houseplant! Dracaena marginata is [...]
Aglaonema, also known as Chinese evergreen, is a classic indoor houseplant well-loved for its stunning variegated leaves. This member of the Araceae (aroid) family comes in lots of different colors and varieties including various shades of green, silver, pink, and red! It can even grow white flowers and tiny red [...]
One of the best ways to ensure that your houseplants are getting the right amount of water (and on the right schedule) is to use a soil meter to test the moisture level of the soil. There are lots of different methods for testing the moisture level in a plant’s [...]
Ponytail palms are popular houseplants known for being really easy to care for even for the most inexperienced houseplant owner. They’re also super cute with their characteristic, perky “ponytail” shape! Whether you’re a houseplant novice or a seasoned pro, a ponytail palm is a great addition to your indoor plant [...]
The Best Fiddle Leaf Fig Soil Recipe One of the most important parts of keeping a fiddle leaf fig—or any plant—healthy is ensuring that it’s planted in the right soil. The correct fiddle leaf fig soil recipe can make a massive difference in the overall health and appearance of your [...]
Guide to Houseplants Houseplants are wildly popular right now, and for good reason! Not only are plants beautiful, but they have been shown to have health benefits such as improving indoor air quality and boosting mental health. If you’ve wanted to get started with houseplants but aren’t sure where to [...]
Ah, the maidenhair fern. This plant is divisive. Some say it’s fairly easy to care for, and others have gone through several of them before finally giving up completely. But the truth is, anyone can learn how to care for a maidenhair fern! For the most part, this plant has [...]
Top Houseplant Instagram Accounts Houseplants are having a moment! There are many varieties of houseplants and Instagram has some fabulous accounts that highlight them. The Houseplant Resource Center has an Instagram page as well. You can learn a lot about different types of houseplants on Instagram. The most popular varieties, [...]
Decorating with houseplants is one of the best parts of being a plant parent! Houseplants are beautiful is just about any context, but what’s the best way to display plants while still creating the environment they need to thrive? How can you make the most of plants in your space? [...]
A Beginner’s Guide to Plant Tag Icons Nothing beats bringing a new plant friend home—but when you’re caring for an unfamiliar species, you may not know exactly what it needs. Your best bet? Check out its plant ID tag. A plant ID tag will be stuck in the soil of [...]
