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…
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…
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…
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…
My husband was so happy when we received our Philodendron Splendid in the mail – it has been on our wishlist for ages! Did you know that a Philodendron Splendid is a cross between two notoriously fussy plants? Not only does it have the most beautiful, velvety leaves, but we have heard that it is…
Hoya Burtonaie is a great Hoya species for those looking to take care of a unique Hoya species that also has easy care requirements. They have small, plump, and fuzzy leaves that are slightly elongated and tend to have darkened margins. Their stems are not as thick and robust as a Hoya Carnosa but not…
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…
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…
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…
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…