Houseplants

Considering the houseplant craze that’s continued over the past few years, it’s not hard to think most people now have at least one plant in their home. When it comes …

Do you ever wonder if those of us who love houseplants are gluttons for punishment? (No, Tracey, I don’t wonder. I know we are.) We take beautiful tropical plants, most …

Nothing strikes fear into my houseplant-loving heart more than going to water my plants and finding the tell-tale signs of spider mites. Leaves that were lush and green start to …

Many folks enjoy the annual tradition of blooming an amaryllis bulb at Christmas time. Their bright, showy blooms bring festive cheer to the winter holidays. If you’ve got an amaryllis, …

As the weather gets colder and the holidays draw near, many of us begin to transform our homes into festive, cheerful spaces. We drag out boxes of decorations, put on …

Having a few house plants around your place can improve the air quality and bring a sense of the outdoors inside. They do wonders to make a space comfier and …

Have you had it with too much misting and fertilizing and pruning and watering? Are you watering too much, not watering enough? Or maybe you travel a lot, or you’re …

You know when you go to someone’s house for the first time, and they have a great patio or a massive kitchen, and in your head, you start remodeling your …

Houseplants do a lot to make a house a home. They clean the air we breathe, filtering out more than just CO2. Houseplants improve our concentration and productivity and even …

This post has been updated to reflect the discontinued use of Tradescantia’s former common name, ‘Wandering Jew’, with its racial beginnings, to its new common names of ‘Wandering Dude’, ‘Inch …

How many times have you bought a plant that caught your eye, or received one as a gift, only to have it die a slow death in your home? Have …

Fungus gnats are small, dark, soil dwelling flies that feed on organic matter in potting mix and other growing media. Adult fungus gnats reach a size of only 1/16 of …

Charming. Yup, that’s the best way to describe African violets. These popular little houseplants are an excellent choice for novice plant enthusiasts and diehard green thumbs alike. Related Reading: 15 Rare & …

Are you looking to step up your indoor gardening game and go beyond the lovely – but commonplace – pothos and spider plants? For a truly extraordinary plant array, check …

Why on earth would you want to grow a fruit tree in your house? Why on earth wouldn’t you? If you’ve got the space, growing a dwarf fruit tree in …

Aloe is one of those plants just about everyone has around the house. And if you don’t have a few, you should. And if you have just one but would …

I have three large aloe vera plants, two that are pups from the main plant. They all share a big terra cotta bowl on the end of a coffee table, …

Jade are one of the quintessential succulent house plants that almost everyone can recognize and most plant lovers to keep in their home.  Not yet got your own Jade plant? …

Indoor trees can change the tone of a room. Suddenly your living room is boho with a jungle feel. For the gardener, growing trees indoors may have nothing to do …

The Hoya plant, also known as a “wax plant” is native to China, Malaysia, India, Indonesia, Vietnam and are also found in the Philippines and Australia. Hoya plants such as …

Terrariums are the perfect way to spruce up your home with a little greenery. They don’t take up much space, don’t need a lot of care, and add a wonderful …

Did you know you can grow brand new succulent plants from parts of your existing plants? It’s incredibly easy to grow new succulents using the ones you already have. This …