When we think of money plants, we often think simply of the Chinese money plant, a common variety with the words “money plant” in its name. However, money plants actually refer to a broad assortment of hearty plants said to bring good fortune and financial wellbeing to the plant owner. This article will discuss five […]
Propagating Houseplants in Water (Easy Method)
Propagating houseplants in water is a quick and easy way to expand your houseplant collection. While not all plants will root in a glass or vase of water, most tropical and subtropical plants will. This includes many vining plants, like ivies and Swedish ivies, philodendrons, pothos, Monstera, and ZZ plants. Plants with woody stems often […]
10 Best Plants to Propagate in Water
Propagating plants in water is an excellent way to expand your garden or to give them as gifts. Many house and outdoor plants make for great propagation candidates since the cuttings don’t rot before forming roots. We’ll introduce you to some of the best plants to propagate in water. In all cases, you should remove […]
10 Different Types of Hanging Ferns (Plus Growing Tips)
Ferns are a very popular houseplant due to their tolerance for lower light conditions and unique fringed look. They look great just about anywhere, but to show off their fronds, it helps to keep them up high to give them plenty of room to drape. One popular way of showing off a healthy fern is […]
10 Indoor Palm Trees to Purify Your Space
The benefits of having house plants include a free humidifier, something to take care of without the noise, and a natural flow to your home. Since plants made their famous debut inside family homes, palm trees have become increasingly popular. Palm trees make the perfect house plants because they provide shade and aesthetics to your […]
11 Best Plants for Bathrooms
Living plants increase our connection to nature and make our bathrooms more attractive and pleasant. They improve the air quality. Bathrooms provide an excellent environment for plants with optimal levels of warmth and humidity. But not all plants can survive bathroom conditions. Therefore, you need to select what plant you put in your bathroom carefully. […]
2022 Most Popular Houseplants (Plus Growing Tips)
Houseplants provide your home with high-quality and long-lasting beauty that will make it stand out to your friends and family members. If you’re looking for fun and appealing plants for your home in 2021, the following options are among the best and most attractive and should fit into most houses with ease. Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum) […]
Best Indoor Plants for Living Rooms
Living rooms are where you spend so much time, it’s always nice to make them look great as well as function well. When you have plants in your living room, they clean the air and remove harmful chemicals like formaldehyde from the air. They have also been shown to boost mood and lower stress. Adding […]
Why Are My Houseplants Dying?
Houseplants bring a little fresh oxygen and color to a home and can be fun to take care of even as a beginner. However, many plant owners find their beloved growths slowly dying and feel unable to stop it. Thankfully, it is surprisingly simple to understand the various causes of plant death and use the […]
12 Best Houseplants for Medium Light
Many houseplants thrive in medium-light conditions. These plants often do well in east-facing windows or under two fluorescent bulbs. They also thrive in the indirect light coming in west-facing windows. Besides placing the plant in the right location, you need to know how to care for it, as some like to be dry while others […]
Tips for Growing Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter Cactus
Holiday cactuses are not the spiny plants that we have in our cactus garden. These cactus plants are epiphytes that originate from the tropical treetops of the rainforests and the natural forests of Brazil. These cactuses produce beautiful blooms that vary in color from bright orange, red, and purple to more subtle pink and white […]
15 Best Houseplants to Give as Gifts
Nothing makes a house a home more than having plants around the space. I always decorate my home with plenty of plants, but have you ever gifted a plant to a friend that just moved into a new place or someone that’s looking for a fresh look in their home? What type of plants did […]
14 Best Plants for Indoor Hanging Baskets
Hanging plants are an excellent way to give your home a garden space that has some height. Trailing plants will add even more to your display, especially if you lack space to have a lot of houseplants. Of course, you can always place these plants on tables or shelves in your home, but hanging the […]
17 Best Houseplants for Kitchens
I find that I have plants in every room and every space except for my kitchen in my home. This is where I tend to shy away from putting plants because it’s where I prepare and cook food. Plants can purify the air in the space and give your kitchen a splash of color. A […]
26 Cat-Friendly Plants to Grow Indoors
I love my plants, but I also love my cats! Nothing is more important to me than the safety of Misty & Tobey (my pet cats)! When we first welcomed our cats to our home, we had some plants that were toxic to cats, so we had to get rid of them. The cat-friendly plants […]