Let’s talk about Monstera Epipremnoides or Monstera Esqueleto as it is called nowadays. It is the bigger brother of the Monstera Adansonii as its leaf size is quite a bit bigger than the regular Monstera Adansonii but just as holey. It belongs to the same family called Aracea, the arum family. Monstera Epipremnoides is …
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In this article, I am going to write about fiddle leaf fig care or Ficus lyrata care (Ficus pandurata is the correct botanical name). The Fiddle Leaf fig is not easy to care for. The biggest issue is usually insufficient light. It enjoys bright filtered light. There are lots of pictures on the internet where …
Maranta leuconeura is a real eye-catcher. The green leaves with red veins look spectacular, making this Maranta stand out. But there’s more to this beautiful houseplant than just that. For instance, Maranta leuconeura sports leaves that are susceptible to night and day. What does that mean? Well, it means that our leafy friend raises its …
Aloe vera or Aloe barbadensis is a succulent that can be cared for as a houseplant or outdoor plant, depending on your climate. The Aloe vera plant is a succulent that belongs to the Aloe genus. Its thick fleshy green leaves and little stems have a distinctive look. The leaves are star-like and orientated in …
The challenges that Alocasia Polly presents you with are certainly not small, but the beautiful foliage is reason enough to bring such a plant into your living room. In the following article, I will highlight how I care for my Alocasia Polly and what I learned from other more experienced houseplant growers in terms of …
Most people don’t know that the same plant responsible for our coffee makes a great houseplant. Its botanical name is Coffea arabica and it is an evergreen plant that develops white star-shaped flowers in spring that develop in the leaf axil of side shoots. If you believe the University of Oxford, caffeine is the …
String of Pearls or String of Beads (Senecio rowleyanus) is a vining succulent with hanging stems and pea-shaped pearls that is easy to care for. It does well in dry conditions according to Wisconsin University. It is a flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae and looks best in a hanging basket. Senecio rowleyanus is …
Raising a cactus indoors can be quite challenging. Fortunately, there are a number of cacti that grow great indoors. Cacti are a good choice when it comes to houseplants due to their hardy nature. There almost 2000 species of cacti according to the University of Minnesota. In this article, I will look at the …
Which houseplants are safe for cats and other pets as well as humans? Quite a few houseplants contain toxic substances that can be dangerous when swallowed or chewed on. In this article, I will list houseplants that are non-toxic to cats. The houseplants presented below are all classified as non-toxic by the American Society for …
This guide is about Philodendron selloum care. You came here to learn more about this houseplant and how to make it thrive. In this article, I will cover my best-growing tips, from watering to soil to propagation. Rarely a houseplant has fascinated me as much as the Philodendron selloum. There is a prehistoric look to …