How are Italian parsley and curly parsley different? Here’s what we know
Brent Hofacker / Shutterstock Italian parsley, also known as flat-leaf parsley, is one of the main varieties of the herb that’s used in cooking. The other is curly parsley (which has ruffled leaves)....
View ArticleNow that it’s more common, here’s how to care for your sought-after Thai...
Firn / Shutterstock During the early pandemic days, the Thai Constellation Monstera was one of the most coveted cultivars of the humble Monstera deliciosa. Now, houseplant enthusiasts can more readily...
View ArticleHow to propagate your own stunning rubber tree plant from a cutting
Rubber trees, also called rubber figs, are a popular houseplant native to several parts of southern Asia. These low-maintenance ornamental plants are Ficus elastica, not to be confused with Hevea...
View ArticleElephant ear plant care guide: What you need to know
hannahlouise123 / Pixabay Foliage plants are often used as a backdrop or filler, but there are some species that truly deserve to be the star of the show. While most showy foliage plants are colorful,...
View ArticleHow long does it take for a cactus to grow? Here’s what we know
ABO PHOTOGRAPHY / Shutterstock When it comes to durable houseplants for people who want something green in their home but don’t have time to devote to a lot of care, cacti are a great option! Sure,...
View ArticleJade plant care: A complete grower’s guide
Olga Miltsova / Shutterstock If you love the way trees look but don’t have the space or time to care for them, then why not opt for a jade plant instead? This lovely plant is shaped just like a...
View ArticleThe best large indoor plants for an instant statement this spring
Pixel-Shot / Shutterstock When you first foray into the world of houseplants, you might be tempted to pick out dozens of small indoor plants to fill out your collection. But sometimes less is more —...
View ArticleHow to care for philodendrons, a decorative indoor plant
mokjc / Shutterstock When it comes to amazing office plants and low-maintenance potted plants, philodendrons certainly stand out. From taller tree philodendron to trailing philodendron vines, there’s...
View ArticleHow often do bromeliads flower? How to help these blooms thrive
Physical beauty can be a short-lived experience — and that's certainly the case for bromeliads. Known for their lush foliage and lovely, colorful flowers, bromeliads only bloom once in their life span....
View ArticleWatch out for these signs of root rot in your plants
Pong Wira / Shutterstock Every gardener wants their plants to be healthy and thriving. There are pests and diseases to look out for, but most of those affect plants above the ground, which makes them...
View ArticleHow to propagate fiddle-leaf fig plants: A step-by-step guide
Scott Webb / Pexels Fiddle-leaf figs are some of the trickiest indoor plants to maintain. You need to get their humidity, watering, and lighting levels just right to ensure happy, healthy growth. That...
View ArticlePrayer plant care: Everything you need to know to grow a lush and healthy plant
Featuring intricately patterned foliage, prayer plants are stunning houseplants, but they do have a reputation for being a bit finicky. Still, you don’t need to be hanging by a prayer when growing...
View ArticleColeus plant care: How to grow it indoors and outdoors
PollyDot / Pixabay When you think of plants to add color to your home or garden, your first thought might be flowers. Did you know that there are plenty of colorful foliage plants as well? Coleus is...
View ArticleWhat does indirect sunlight actually mean?
Grumpy Cow Studios / Shutterstock If you’re an avid houseplant collector, you may have heard of the term “indirect light” being thrown around. But what is “indirect light?” This term is widely used but...
View Article10 beautiful dracaena plants to add to your houseplant collection
Grumpy Cow Studios / Shutterstock Chances are you’ve encountered the dracaena plant at your local nursery. You’ve also probably noticed arching dracaenas feature some of the lushest growth patterns and...
View ArticleYour guide to growing the Monstera adansonii, aka the Swiss cheese plant
Huy Phan / Unsplash There is a time in every plant lover’s journey where they want to take the leap and invest in a plant that might not be beginner level but isn’t going to break the bank if it dies...
View ArticleWhat exactly is vermiculite?
Singkham / Shutterstock If you have been reading the ingredients on a bag of potting soil or have taken an interest in creating your own soil blends, then you might have come across the word...
View ArticleHow to care for air plants: A complete guide
kathariya1991 / Pixabay Across the internet, there are many interesting gardening trends, but few have lasted as long or become as popular as air plants. Whether they’re in terrariums, suspended from...
View ArticleWhat you need to know about growing dieffenbachia (dumb cane plant)
Matheus Bertelli / Pexels There are many places in the U.S. where tropical plants can’t thrive outside, but luckily most of them can grow indoors. One lovely tropical houseplant is dieffenbachia, also...
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