Palm plants are popular indoor and outdoor plants alike. They are known for their tropical appearance and evergreen leaves called fronds. There are over 2600 species of palms in existence ranging from 3 feet tall to 200 feet tall. This means there is a palm species out there for everyone! Why are there white …
Plant Care
Every houseplant owner will repot a plant at some point in their life. Soil can contain pests, fungi, weed seeds, and more. Sterilizing soil for houseplants can help ensure you will not have unwanted guests (AKA bugs) crawling around your home. However, it is important to note that sterilizing soil can stunt plant growth due …
Peperomia Hope is a lovely hybrid cultivar between Peperomia deppeana x quadrifolia belonging to the wide and varied genus of popular houseplants, Peperomia. Peperomia deppeana and Peperomia quadrifolia are both low-growing vining epiphytes with small green round leaves on thin stems. If you want to grow Peperomia Hope in your garden, the first challenge you’ll …
What does a Monstera deliciosa cost? With their broad, heart-shaped leaves and glossy green foliage, Monstera deliciosa plants are trendy. But prices have decreased considerably from the peak prices in the last 3 years, where a Monstera deliciosa albo variegata could have set you back $5000 if you were living in New Zealand, according to Stuff.co.nz. …
Philodendrons are a tropical plant species with dramatic leaves, whose low maintenance needs make them well suited to be houseplants. The Black Cardinal differs from the traditional heartleaf varieties with its broad, color-changing leaves that transform from burgundy to green to black as it matures. Although Black Cardinals rarely go to flower, the beautiful colored …
The world of cacti is extremely vast. Some plants are incredibly small and others as tall as a skyscraper. The Stenocereus group of plants belongs to the latter category. One of my favorite plants in this family is the pruinosus, which can grow up to 16 feet tall. It’s super easy to care for, and …
When it comes to our pets, and even our relatives, we have a ballpark for a predetermined life span. Sure, things happen that can change that reality, but we have a general idea. Is the same true for houseplants? When we buy a plant, we assume it will live forever with the proper care but …
My Dieffenbachia Leaves are turning yellow; why is that? I have been there, trust me. While they are easy to care for, some mistakes make them simply produce yellow leaves and fall apart. Dieffenbachia, or Dumb cane, is a house plant known for its large tropical leaves. Its foliage is elliptical and large and can …
Yellow leaves on a bonsai tree can be a natural cause or be caused by improper care. The term Bonsai translates to “planted in a container.” The ultimate goal of this type of plant is to grow a perfect miniature version of any tree. They are not genetically dwarfed plants. Any type of tree can …
(image credits, IG: monsterasmood) Cat Palm is a tropical Palm that goes by the name of Chamaedorea Cataractarum, belonging to the genus Chamaedorea from the Aceraceae family. There are other common names for the Cat Palm, like Cascade Palms or Cataract Palms. The big, bold green leaves are the most striking feature of this plant. …