Houseplants

The genus Calathea is made up of many species of beautiful plants, often prized for their unique and striking foliage. Whether you have a rattlesnake plant or a beautiful yellow fusion, there are many reasons you may want to propagate this popular houseplant. I like to divide my Calathea plants when they get too big …

Monstera adansonii, also known as the “Swiss cheese plant” or “Swiss cheese vine” is an easy plant to propagate at home. With its relatively quick growth and interesting foliage, it is a rewarding houseplant to propagate from cuttings. This plant also makes a great gift. So, if you have a mother plant at home, you …

String of hearts (Ceropegia woodii) is certainly one of the most unique houseplants in my collection. The long, beautiful strands elegantly drape over any surface, adding a unique aesthetic to the home. String of hearts is also known as “chain of hearts” or “rosary vine.” There is no question where these names came from. The …

Croton gold dust (Codiaeum Variegatum) is a lovely houseplant that boasts unique, speckled foliage. This plant is also called the “sloppy painter plant,” and for good reason! It looks as though an artist with bright yellow paint decorated the leaves while completely disregarding any sort of symmetrical patterns.  This houseplant is not difficult to care …

Growing plants indoors can be delicate business. It is difficult to trick your plants into thinking they are outdoors. But, using a grow tent makes this process much easier. For first-time growers, it can be overwhelming to research and pick out everything you will need to get started. So, in this article, I will share …

Peperomia ferreyrae, also known as the “happy bean plant” is one of the most appropriately named houseplants I have encountered. This plant brings me so much joy as it sits in my kitchen window soaking up the sun with its soft spikes that resemble green beans. Native to the tropical rainforests of South America, the …

We have all been there. You take home a new houseplant, and within a couple of months it starts growing much faster than you anticipated. Maybe it’s growing to be too bushy for its pot, or its sprawling out and searching for something to grab onto. I have even witnessed many of our tropical plants …

If you were to ask my opinion on what the most beautiful snake plant variety was, I would likely say the Moonshine Snake Plant. Sansevieria moonshine is incredibly unique, as the foliage is light green and silvery as opposed to deep forest green like many other snake plants. Like other snake plants, this is an …

The Stromanthe Triostar (Stromanthe sanguinea) is one of the most beautiful houseplants you can keep at home. I love the pastel colors and warm, tropical vibes. I don’t think there is any better houseplant to cure the winter blues. Many plants in the Marantaceae family (also known as the prayer plant family) are decorated with …

Calathea lancifolia, also known as the Rattlesnake plant, is a striking plant in the Marantaceae family. They have gained a lot of popularity over the years due to their unique foliage and distinctive markings. Like many other beautiful tropical plants, the Calathea Rattlesnake is native to the rainforest. Here, it happily thrives with the warm …