Winter can be a tricky time of year to care for houseplants. Humidity levels drop, as does the amount of sunlight during the day. For some plants, this poses little risk; for others, they may not survive. We chatted with three plant professionals to get their expert winter houseplant care advice to make sure your … Read more
The common names of plants can be descriptive, catchy, and memorable. But they can also cause a lot of confusion because a plant can have many common names and be called something different in various parts of the country. To further confuse matters, two completely different plants can be called the same name. Dragon’s Tail, … Read more
Some of us coped with the pandemic by filling our houses with popular houseplants. Even if your at-home office now looks like a tiny jungle, you probably haven’t collected every type of philodendron. Approximately 450 species of this tropical plant exist worldwide. What’s more confusing? Philodendrons look physically similar to pothos plants. Although both members of the … Read more
Pothos are best known for being beginner-friendly plants that are impossible to kill. But don’t let that fool you. The easiest way to kill a pothos is making one very simple mistake: watering it too often or not enough. Many beginner gardeners assume that pothos needs frequent watering because it’s a tropical plant. Also, it’s … Read more
Pothos is often recommended for houseplant beginners due to its hard-to-kill nature. But it can still get sunburnt and die. You might think pothos sunburn only has to do with the lighting, but you’ll also need to look at some other factors for your plant to recover. The Ideal Lighting For Pothos First, let’s start … Read more
If you want to add some variety to your plant collection, the highly unique Monstera obliqua plant is an excellent option. It has a classic green look, but the leaves provide a modern feel. Unfortunately, taking care of this plant is challenging, and the leaves can be fragile. So you’ll want to learn a bit … Read more
Pothos is an excellent starter plant and for experienced houseplant lovers too. But note that being an easy plant to grow doesn’t make the process mindless. Many homeowners assume that soil doesn’t matter or that most are the same. But this is far from reality. The potting soil you use impacts what nutrients your plant … Read more
Silver Pothos (Scindapsus pictus), also known as Satin Pothos, is a beginner-friendly tropical houseplant with dark green leaves dappled with silvery streaks and splashes. Versatile and incredibly adaptable, this is the kind of plant you can bring into your house and leave it to its own devices. Now, you’re probably wondering: ‘I already have enough pothos … Read more
Potted plants, such as pothos (Epipremnum aureum), are more susceptible to overwatering than outdoor plants. Due to the water being constrained to a pot, unable to spread out like in nature. So, don’t feel bad if it happens. Although, you’ll want to ensure your watering is appropriate. Overwatering or underwatering can cause issues such as … Read more
Rhaphidophora decursiva is a rare houseplant that has been making waves among collectors since 2020. Its glossy, fenestrated leaves can add a veritable touch of exotic elegance to any home. And although it’s difficult to find, this tropical vining plant is just as easy to care for as its more common relatives, like pothos or … Read more
