Houseplants

Begonia maculata grows relatively quickly and requires regular pruning to keep its size in check. After pruning is the perfect time to take cuttings so you can propagate them into new plants! Today, I’ll go into detail about how to propagate your Begonia maculata. Begonia maculata, also known as the angel wing begonia, the polka …

Monstera adansonii, also known as “The Swiss Cheese Plant” is a houseplant with quite a bit of personality. You can find them growing tall as they attach to whatever trellis they can find, or you may see them growing rather bushy and low in their pots. I tend to believe every one of these plants …

While variegated spider plants (Chlorophytum comosum) are easily found in nurseries and plant shops, the Hawaiian spider plants are a bit more difficult to find. Characterized by their non-variegated green leaves with a subtle golden stripe down the middle, these plants are a true joy to grow in the home. I inherited a Hawaiian spider …

Many of the beautiful houseplants we enjoy indoors are native to the rainforest or tropical climates. Houseplants are often raised in commercial greenhouses where these ideal conditions can be met for the plants survival. Then, we bring the plant home and subject it to conditions it’s not used to. Typically, our homes are kept at …

If you’re located in the Northern hemisphere, you may find yourself struggling to find indoor plants for your North-facing window. These windows will receive less sunlight than South-facing windows, and it can be tricky finding houseplants that will thrive on this amount of light. It’s important to keep in mind that not every North-facing window …

I consider the cast iron plant to be one of the best houseplants. Why? It’s low maintenance, tough as nails, non-toxic to pets, and it tolerates low-light conditions. It’s also a beautiful plant, so what’s not to love? The cast iron plant is native to Japan and Taiwan where it happily grows as an understory …

Aglaonema, commonly known as Chinese Evergreen is so popular that you may be familiar with it gracing the interiors of large shopping malls. These plants are incredibly easy to care for, can tolerate low light conditions, and often boast beautiful, decorative foliage. Is this the perfect houseplant? In this guide, I’ll discuss everything you need …

Watering your houseplants is not as simple as dumping out the remainder of your water cup into your plant as you walk by. Yes, many of us are guilty of that. There are a few basics you should know when it comes to watering your houseplants. In this article, I will discuss how to properly …

The genus of Begonia includes thousands of different species that are all varied in appearance. One of my favorites in this genus is the spotted Begonia maculata (also known as the Polka Dot Begonia). This beautiful and unique flowering plant can be found in warm climates around the world, but it is also a popular …

Peperomia obtusifolia (commonly known as the Baby Rubber Plant or American Rubber Plant) is a stunning and unique houseplant from the Piperaceae (pepper) family. It is native to South America where it can be found in tropical rainforest habitats. Lucky for us, this houseplant is relatively common and easy to find in many nurseries. However, …