Many who’ve enjoyed growing a Philodendron Micans have asked why Micans leaves turn red. While most agree that red leaves are stunning on a Micans, it’s understandable you want to ensure your plant is healthy. These three reasons will explain the possibilities for why your Micans has red leaves and how you can maintain its…
Many Hoya growers would love to see blooms, but they haven’t given their Hoya the right growing conditions yet. These 7 tips will show you how to get a Hoya to bloom and keep your Hoya happy so it will keep blooming for you. Hoya Flowers 101 Most Hoyas start to bloom when they reach…
As we’ve grown more enthusiastic about caring for our tropical houseplants, many of us have looked for ways to increase humidity indoors. While the average household humidity is 30-40%, most of our houseplants are native to tropical regions where the humidity is 77-88%. Fortunately, these tropical houseplants don’t require levels this high to thrive in our…
The snake plant is one of the most common houseplants. People often agree this plant is a must-have in their collections. This versatile, low-maintenance plant can add greenery to just about any indoor space. While caring for a snake plant is straightforward, many of us plant enthusiasts agree that store care tag instructions are often…
This beautiful plant is scientifically named Zamioculas zamiifolia, understandably called “ZZ” for short. It is simple to master ZZ plant care since this aroid is exceptionally hardy, low-maintenance, and doesn’t demand tons of light. Therefore, it makes an excellent indoor plant. ZZ Plant Origins Unlike many other common tropical plants we keep indoors, the ZZ…
Syngonium Wendlandii care is relatively simple once you get to know this stunning plant. The Syngonium Wendlandii is a highly coveted houseplant for many collectors. This rare Syngonium is native to tropical South and Central America, most prominently found in Costa Rica. The Wendlandii is named after the German botanist who studied Central American botany,…
Experienced houseplant enthusiasts often agree that neem oil is their first choice for indoor pest management. This isn’t surprising since consumers everywhere have been moving toward natural products. However, what exactly is neem oil, and how does it eliminate pests? How long should you leave neem oil on your plants, and which pests does neem…
There could never be an all-inclusive list of houseplants for Boho spaces since most plants look great in this style. However, certain houseplants will elevate this decor, provide balance, and add extra Bohemian charm to any room. These are the best Boho plants due to their growth patterns, the style of planters they go best…
As the enthusiasm for houseplants has increased in recent years, people of all ages are intrigued. Even young kids have grown curious about having a plant or two of their very own. This has led some of us to wonder, what are the best houseplants for children? We’ll share the list here, as well as…
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…