holding an epuipremnum Pinnatum albo pothos plant.

The Rolls-Royce of Pothos Plants: Epipremnum Pinnatum Albo

Epipremnum pinnatum ‘Albo-Variegata’ is a pothos variety with green and white variegated leaves that become fenestrated as the plant reaches maturity. It’s one of the rarest and most expensive pothos cultivars and one of the most beautiful.  At first glance, this pothos looks very similar to Monstera Albo or Thai Constellation. And although the same … Read more

dragon tail pothos plant in a white pot.

Dragon Tail Pothos: Most Unknown “Beginner-Friendly” Epipremnum Plant

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

bunch of marble queen pothos root rot and healthy roots

Treat Pothos Root Rot Like a Pro: 5 Ridiculously Easy Steps

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

shangri la pothos plant in terra cotta pot

The Rare & Beautiful “Sleeping” Shangri La Pothos Care Guide

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

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

Closeup of a Cebu blue pothos in a natural looking pot.

Cebu Blue Pothos: Care & Propagation Guide + 5 Problems to Avoid

Cebu Blue pothos or Epipremnum pinnatum ‘Cebu Blue’ is a tropical houseplant with oval, silvery-blue leaves. It’s just as easy to grow as other pothos varieties but packs more decorative appeal due to its unique foliage color.   Plants with blue leaves are a rare sight in nature, and this blue pothos species is one of the special … Read more

spraying a houseplant problem with water as a solution

Common Houseplant Problems and Solutions (Pictures)

Few plant pests and diseases, as well as cultural problems (often referred to as physiological disorders), like falling leaves and flower buds, can be avoided. It is much simpler to keep pests and diseases from harming plants than to get rid of them once they have already done so. Here are some suggestions for avoidance.  … Read more

anthurium root bound plant

Anthurium Root Bound: How-to Prevent, Fix, Prune & Repot

When anthurium is rootbound, the plant’s roots have become so tightly packed in the pot that they cannot grow any further. And if you do nothing to salvage the plant, it will eventually die. Anthurium root bound usually occurs when you don’t repot anthurium as often as you should. Generally, gardeners should repot anthuriums every … Read more

repotting an anthurium plant on a table

Repotting Anthurium: Plant Care Guide ~ Tips + Dividing

The glossy foliage and heart-shaped blooms make anthuriums more endearing to houseplant owners and gardening enthusiasts. They’re also low maintenance, requiring minimal care to survive.  Repotting, one of the plant care routines, is pivotal to the continuous blooming of your anthurium. While the plant grows relatively moderately, you might have to repot anthurium sometimes in … Read more