Americans are smashing the search button millions of times on social media and search engines looking at certain houseplants. For example, TikTok has amassed more than 3.125 billion views, and Google has 136 thousand monthly searches for just five plants. But houseplants can be intimidating. And there is nothing worse than spending time and money … Read more
Humans have cultivated watermelon plants for thousands of years. Originally native to southwest Arica, watermelons now grow in hot climates worldwide. Want to continue this juicy history by planting a patch of your own? Keep reading. In this article, we’ll explain the watermelon growth stages in detail. Then we’ll offer some tips to ensure you … Read more
Dragon Tail pothos (Epipremnum pinnatum), also known as the Centipede Tongavine, is the most beginner-friendly pothos variety you’ve probably never heard of. Despite being very common in the wild, it’s a surprisingly rare houseplant. Admittedly, it’s not as showy as its cousins, the Cebu Blue and Baltic Blue pothos, which explains why few houseplant lovers … Read more
First, let’s answer the question, “what is companion planting?“. It’s the practice of growing various plants together so each plant may benefit from the other. This practice can offer shade, retain moisture, enrich the soil with nutrients, protect against pests and disease, or lure beneficial insects and pollinators. It can also include: Identifying plants that … Read more
Pothos is a trailing vine plant that produces attractive glossy leaves in many variegated colors. In the right conditions, pothos grows prolifically and can live up to ten years indoors. But like many houseplants, pothos can often suffer from root rot. Untreated, root rot is almost always deadly. Let’s take a look at what causes … Read more
Root vegetables are enjoyable to grow because you never quite know what you’re going to get—some carrots can create some pretty unique shapes as they mature! Carrots represent almost every color of the rainbow. Also, if you let their lovely, airy, leafy tops flower, you won’t believe the display! We’ll cover the best carrot companion … Read more
The Shangri La Pothos is one of the most intriguing houseplants you’ll encounter. It’s only been on the market for a couple of years, yet already it’s causing a divide among plant lovers. Some people take one glance at its rolled-up leaves and see an ugly plant that looks like it’s struggling to stay alive. … Read more
Pumpkin, gingerbread, and chai are the three things that come to mind when thinking of fall. Most people’s favorite things about this time of year are the warm beverages frequently prepared. You’ve probably already sampled at least one chai or pumpkin latte. It’s the season for those kinds of drinks! But did you know that … Read more
The Alocasia plant is part of the Arum family of herbs originating in Southeast Asia. It was first seen in homes as a houseplant in the 1950s in the US. The arrow-shaped foliate is very large and has significant white veining. That is one of its biggest draws since it doesn’t produce a lot of … Read more
Cabbage is a simple plant to grow, and many of its varieties are so attractive that you could grow them alongside your ornamental plants. The amount of food you get for the amount of space used makes cabbage, which can grow quite large, worthwhile. They face the most significant threat from aphids and the dreaded … Read more
