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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Homalomena is a genus of the family Araceae. Homalomenas are native to the humid tropics and sub-tropics of southern Asia, Latin America, and the southwestern Pacific. There are at least 135 known species of Homalomena. These herbaceous plants are grown as houseplants for their assortment of stunning foliage. While Homalomena is not a new houseplant…
Calathea Freddie (also known as Calathea Mirabilis, Goeppertia Mirabilis, or Calathea Concinna) is unique among other Calatheas in appearance and care needs. While Calatheas are not typically beginner-friendly plants, the Calathea Freddie is a great choice for people looking to try caring for Calatheas as it tends to be hardier than other Calathea varieties. All About Calathea Freddie…
If you have been wondering which pot is best for Calatheas, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll go through common types of houseplant pots and whether or not they are suitable for Calatheas. We’ll also highlight what you should look for when choosing a pot for your Calathea from sizing to depth. Calatheas are…
If you want to discover the differences between a Mcdowell and Pastazanum, then you’re in the right place. We’ll explore everything you need to know to spot the distinctions between these two similar Philodendrons. Save yourself time and money, and make sure you’ve got the plant you want. Mcdowell vs Pastazanum – Spotting The Difference…