white alocasia flower blooming

Alocasia Flower: What It Means & How to Get Yours to Blossom

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

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Things to Consider When Buying a Houseplant: Guide + 14 Tips

You may have found the plant on your wish list, or maybe you’re buying your first houseplant. But, before pulling out your wallet. Spend some time with your new prospect. Use the following houseplant buying guide to ensure you’re getting the highest-quality plant. Touch it. Turn the leaves over. Inspect the stem and roots. (Like … Read more

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Why Anthurium Leaves Have Brown Spots (What to do About It)

What’s more beautiful than anthurium plants? From pink to purple and white, the colors of these lovely flowers are endless. While the blooms are eye-catching, giving your home a refreshing vibe and charming look, seeing brown spots on the leaves is worrisome. Your anthurium leaves turning brown indicates that you should change your care routine. … Read more

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Begonia Care: Beginner’s Plant Guide + 4 Common Problems to Avoid

When looking at exotic foliage plants, the Begonia rex ranks at the top of the list; the upper sides of its leaves can have a variety of color combinations, while the undersides are primarily reddish brown. Although fully grown plants may occasionally form clusters of solitary pink flowers, the rex-type begonias are mainly grown for … Read more

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Azalea Plant Care: 101 Beginner’s Guide + Common Problems to Avoid

Few indoor plants can match an Azalea indica in full bloom as a specimen plant. The Azalea flower can range in color from pure white to dull red, is found at the end of the branches, and have short, coarse, oval-shaped leaves. Additionally, there are beautiful color variations, such as double pink flowers.  Most of the better … Read more

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Anthurium Plant Care: 101 Beginner’s Guide for Beautiful Blooms

The philodendron family, which includes anthuriums, prefers moist, humid, warm circumstances to dry and chilly ones. Numerous anthurium varieties exist, but only three are appropriate for growing as an indoor houseplant.  These three feature broad, arrow-shaped leaves on thin stalks:  Anthurium andraeanum  Anthurium scherzerianum Anthurium guatemala We’ll cover some other varieties and give you Anthurium … Read more

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Urn Plant: Hardy & Beautiful Blooms (Aechmea Care Guide)

This exotic floral houseplant, native to tropical South America, is also one of the hardiest. Its foliage ranges in color from light gray to dark red and is highly coarse and edged with quite sharp spines. The plant is known as an “urn plant” because its overlapping, recurving leaves naturally form a waterproof urn shape. … Read more

Low-Maintenance Foundation Plants (15 Ideas + Planting Plan)

Let’s face it; your home would look stark without foundation plants. As a homeowner, you should consider planning and prioritizing landscaping- which encompasses the construction of structures, hardscaping, foundation plantings, plant installation, etc.  Foundation plantings are considered the bedrock of every landscaped property, transforming the front yard and entryway into a dynamic garden space. These … Read more

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13 Common Christmas Cactus Problems & Solutions

Christmas cactus plants are notoriously easy to grow, but you can still encounter problems. This article will cover some of the most common issues and provide solutions. 1.) What Are the Most Common Diseases for the Christmas Cactus? Christmas cactus rarely suffers from any diseases but can be susceptible to root rot if planted in … Read more