How to Care for Your Anthurium Veitchii (King Anthurium)
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How to Care for Your Anthurium Veitchii (King Anthurium)

We were at our local plant market one Sunday afternoon, and I stumbled across one of our local sellers with an excellent price for a huge Anthurium Veitchii. I couldn’t resist buying it! It has since become my favorite plant in my collection because each leaf has come out bigger than the last. I was…

Understanding Root Bound Plants: Causes, Symptoms & Solutions

Understanding Root Bound Plants: Causes, Symptoms & Solutions

If you’re a plant lover, you know how frustrating it can be when your plant doesn’t grow as well as you’d like. One possible reason for this is that your plant is root-bound. Root-bound plants are those whose roots have grown too large for their container and become tangled and compacted.  Understanding root-bound plants is essential to…

25 Fun Calathea Varieties Both Easy & Challenging

25 Fun Calathea Varieties Both Easy & Challenging

Calatheas (recently reclassified as Goeppertia) are gorgeous but can be fussy. If you are up for trying them, some will have more patience with your mishaps. Others might be the challenge you want. They grow large, sensitive leaves from horizontal stems called rhizomes. The challenge with this group is mimicking their native tropical rainforest habitat. The more…

Watermelon Peperomia: Care, Maintenace & Common Problems

Watermelon Peperomia: Care, Maintenace & Common Problems

If you’re a plant lover like me, you might have come across the Watermelon Peperomia. This stunning plant is known for its unique, watermelon-like leaves and is a popular choice among indoor gardeners. However, taking care of this plant can be tricky, especially for beginners. In this ultimate care guide, I’ll be sharing all the tips…

How to Keep Your Strawberry Shake Philodendron Happy & Healthy
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How to Keep Your Strawberry Shake Philodendron Happy & Healthy

Strawberry Shake Philodendrons are expensive and rare. If you’ve managed to find one, you will want to protect your investment by keeping your plant happy and healthy.  Hobbyists love Strawberry Shake Philodendrons because of their swirling, multicolored leaves, which appear in various shades of pink, red, orange, yellow, and white.  Every plant is unique, so…

How to Grow Homalomena Emerald Gem & Care Tips
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How to Grow Homalomena Emerald Gem & Care Tips

The Emerald Gem is a vibrant Homalomena with spade-shaped glossy green leaves. This eye-catching houseplant has ridges on the leaves that fan out in a unique pattern. The Emerald Gem is sometimes confused with the Homalomena Rubescens because they look very similar. However, the Emerald Gem has green stems in contrast to the Rubescens with…

15 Indoor Plants with Purple Leaves To Enhance Your Space

15 Indoor Plants with Purple Leaves To Enhance Your Space

While you might associate purple plants with flowers, many indoor plants also have rich, purple leaves. With our selection of 15 beautiful purple houseplants, you’re sure to find an indoor plant that works for you. We’ve even got care tips to help you get started. 1. Purple Heart Plant The first plant on our list…

Calathea White Star: Complete Care Guide
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Calathea White Star: Complete Care Guide

The Calathea White Star (Geoppertia Majestica) is arguably one of the most beautiful Calathea varieties. It has intricate, elongated leaves and white striped variegation that occasionally gets a blush of pink.  The appearance of the Calathea White Star may be intimidating, but they are not too difficult to care for. They will flourish as long…