Houseplant Basics

The Dracaena compacta plant is a beautiful type of succulent that is native to Africa. It is a popular houseplant because it is easy to care for and does not [...]

Originally found in Mexico and Guatemala, the Wandering Jew plant is a beautiful trailing leafy plant with purple and green striped leaves. A beautiful houseplant that will brighten any room, [...]

If you're familiar with Dracaena marginata, you can understand why this Ultimate Guide to Dracaena Marinata topped our charts as the most popular of all our blog posts! And if [...]

If you're a fan of hoya plants, Hoya macrophylla is a must-have for your collection! These plants are easy to care for and look beautiful on a shelf or in [...]

How to Care for Dracaena Lisa Are you a fan of dracaenas? Then you'll love Dracaena Lisa! Dracaenas are classic indoor plants, beloved by beginning houseplant owners and experienced indoor [...]

Dracaena Dorado is a lesser-known variety similar to the more popular Dracaena fragans, which is also called the corn plant. While similar in many ways, Dracaena Dorado is known for [...]

Dracaena Cintho (also called Dracaena fragans cintho) is a beautiful dracaena variety known for its broad, strappy leaves with distinct emerald and lime-green coloring. It often comes in pots with [...]

So, you've just picked up a new plant, perhaps at a plant swap or a local nursery or garden center, but you're in the dark.  Maybe the plant never came [...]

One of the most popular hoya varieties, Hoya carnosa compacta, is known for its curled, fleshy leaves that grow in long rope-like vines. This growth pattern, waxy leaves, and perfect [...]

"Why is my majesty palm dying?"  No worries, we've got you! Majesty palms are beautiful as indoor or outdoor plants and are a fun and easy way to bring a [...]

One of the most important parts of raising healthy houseplants is choosing the right soil! Most store-bought soils are far too heavy for the majority of plants, and don't drain [...]