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…
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…
Rex Begonias can be fussier with watering and humidity levels compared to what would be considered beginner houseplants. Once you have your watering routine down and know your plant lives in a humid enough room, they are easy to care for and add the color to your home you want. Overview Common Name Rex Begonia, Begonia Rex,…
The Homalomena Selby recently became available at big box stores and plant nurseries, catching the attention of houseplant enthusiasts. This plant is hard to pass up with its large, velvety leaves that display light and dark green patterns. As a cultivar of Homalomena, the Selby is a tropical houseplant that will light up your space. It…
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…