Want to try watering your plants a different way? Here is how to bottom water a plant and the benefits of this easy watering method! We all know that plants need water to live - but did you know that there are several ways to water a plant? You can pour water into the soil,...
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Which plants like banana peels?
Want to feed your plants? Many love banana peels! Let's talk about which plants like banana peels and how to use them in your garden! Plants need sun, water, and nutrients to flourish. One way that you can get nutrients to plants is with banana peels! Why are banana peels good for plants? Bananas contain...
How to propagate a sterling silver plant
Want to turn your Treubii Moonlight plant into LOTS of plants? Here's my easy guide on how to propagate sterling silver plants! The Sterling Silver plant is an easy growing, lush trailing plant. It has big, beautiful leaves with silver veining on them. I love taking sterling silver cuttings and using them to fill out...
Why are my sterling silver plant leaves curling?
Wondering why your sterling silver plant leaves are curling? Let's diagnose this common problem and get your plant healthy again! Sterling Silver Plants (Scindapsus Treubii) are a popular houseplant. They have beautiful, big thick leaves with gorgeous silver veining. Other names for the sterling silver plant include: Sterling Silver Scindapsus Treubii Moonlight Scindapsus moonlight Moonlight...
Why are the leaves on my sterling silver plant yellowing?
Wondering why are my sterling silver plant leaves turning yellow? Let's diagnose this common problem and get your plant healthy again! Sterling Silver Plants (Scindapsus Treubii) are a popular houseplant. They have beautiful, big thick leaves with gorgeous silver veining. Other names for the sterling silver plant include: Sterling Silver Scindapsus Treubii Moonlight Scindapsus moonlight...
Why is my calathea turning yellow?
Wondering why your calathea plant leaves are turning yellow? Let's diagnose this common problem and get your plant healthy again! Calathea plants are beautiful and have large, uniquely colored foliage. However, these plants aren't the easiest to care for. They get brown spots and sticky leaves easily, plus they must drink distilled or rain water....
Why is my hibiscus getting yellow leaves?
Is your hibisus getting yellow leaves? Here's what is causing it and what you can do to save this gorgeous plant! I absolutely adore hibiscus plants. They have a beautiful green foliage but you cannot beat the big colorful flowers. They just transport me straight to Hawaii! These plants make beautiful shrubs and will come...
Why is my hoya rope getting wrinkled?
Having trouble with your rope plant? Here's why your hoya rope plant is getting wrinkled and what to do about it! I love my hoya rope plant (Hoya Carnosa Compacta) because I think it has the most interesting, unique foliage. Check out my complete hoya rope care guide here. These plants are easy to care...
Why is my hoya rope getting mushy?
Having trouble with your rope plant? Here's why your hoya rope plant is getting mushy and what to do about it! I love my hoya rope plant (Hoya Carnosa Compacta) because I think it has the most interesting, unique foliage. Check out my complete hoya rope care guide here. These plants are easy to care...
How to use yellow sticky traps for fungus gnats
Do your houseplants have gnats? No one wants that in their house! Here's how to use yellow sticky traps for fungus gnats! I love my houseplants (duh, hello, welcome) but I don't love every aspect of having plants inside the house. The main negatives are they they can accumulate dust if you don't clean the...
The best water for indoor plants
Want to water your plants the right way? Let's talk about your options for water and the best water for indoor plants! Houseplants need water - I think most plant owners know that - but did you know that there are options for what water to give your plants? Some plants are picky while others...
How do I know if my plants are getting too much sun?
Too much sun can kill indoor and outdoor plants. Here's how to know if your plants are getting too much sun and how to revive sunburned plants! Most plant owners know that plants need light and water to survive. But, too much of either one of those things can be a bad thing - it...
The complete Staghorn Fern care guide
Want to add a Staghorn Fern to your houseplant collection? They are beautiful and easy to care for! Here's my complete Staghorn Fern care guide! As a part of my birthday family fun day, my husband and kids took me to our local specialty plant store to pick out a new plant. I wanted something...
Why is my snake plant flopping over
Is your snake plant flopping over? That's a common snake plant care issue. Here's what can cause your snake plant to droop and fall and how to fix it! Snake plants (AKA mother in laws tongue) are easy care indoor plants that make a beautiful statement with their long, upward growing leaves. These leaves can...
How to grow and care for malabar spinach
Want to add a malabar spinach to your garden? They are beautiful and easy to care for! Here's my complete malabar spinach care guide! Last year, I bought a variegated lemon tree from someone on Facebook marketplace. The soil of the plant had tiny seedlings popping up and she told me they were malabar spinach....
Green Galaxy (Monstera Peru) care guide
Looking for a new beautiful easy care houseplant? Let's talk about Monstera Peru AKA Green Galaxy care and everything you need to know about these fabulous plants. Love collecting the latest and greatest houseplants? You're going to want to add a Green Galaxy Monstera Peru to your collection! This plant has GORGEOUS huge leaves with...
Why is my holiday cactus dropping leaves?
Holiday cactus problems? Let's talk about why your holiday cactus is dropping leaves and the possible solutions to get it healthy again! Holiday cactus are beautiful plants with thick, glossy leaves (ok, it's actually the stem but they look like leaves!). I love the unusual shaped leaves and gorgeous blooms in the winter. Holiday cacti...
How to propagate chinese evergreen plants
Want to take your Chinese Evergreen plant to the next level? Here's how to propagate chinese evergreen plants - the easiest way! Chinese Evergreen is the common name for Aglaonema plants. These are super popular houseplants because they grow big, beautiful, dark green leaves. I love that these plants stay pretty low to the ground...
How to propagate an umbrella plant
Want to turn your schefflera plant into several plants?! Here is a step by step guide on how to propagate an umbrella plant the easy way! Umbrella plants are super popular indoor houseplants. Umbrella plant is the common name for the Schefflera plant or the dwarf umbrella tree. This plant is great because it does...
Why is my chinese evergreen plant turning yellow?
Wondering why are my chinese evergreen plant leaves turning yellow? Let's diagnose this common problem and get your plant healthy again! Chinese evergreen plants (Aglaonema) are a super popular houseplant. These plants grow low and wide and have beautiful variegated green leaves. They are super easy to keep happy and propagate easily too. So, if...
The complete chinese evergreen plant care guide
Want to add a chinese evergreen plant to your houseplant collection? They are beautiful and easy to care for! Here's my complete chinese evergreen plant care guide! Looking for a super lush and easy to care for houseplant? The Chinese Evergreen plant might be perfect for you. What is a chinese evergreen plant? Chinese Evergreen...
Why is my snake plant turning yellow?
Wondering why is my snake plant turning yellow? Let's diagnose this common snake plant care problem and get your snake plant healthy again! Snake plants (sansevieria) are super popular houseplants. These plants have a unique shape and beautiful leaves that can grow several feet upward. Read my Snake plant care guide! They are super easy...
Are pothos plants toxic to cats and dogs?
Love plants AND pets? Let's talk about are Pothos plants toxic to cats and dogs and how they can coexist peacefully in your home! Pothos AKA epipremnum aureum is a very popular houseplant. A lot of people are worried about it being toxic to their pets. And I will say - yes, pothos plants are...
The complete Global Green Pothos care guide
Want to add a Global Green Pothos to your houseplant collection? They are beautiful and easy to care for! Here's my complete Global Green Pothos care guide! I love collecting different types of pothos plants. One that I am loving lately is the global green pothos. The leaves have a unique almost crumpled look, which...
The complete False Aralia plant care guide
Want to add a False Aralia to your houseplant collection? They are beautiful and easy to care for! Here's my complete false aralia care guide! I love checking out new houseplants. One of my favorite ways to do that is with Lowe's Garden Center sale rack plants. Anything that is damaged or looking sad, they...
What to do when your fiddle leaf fig gets too tall
Is your fiddle leaf fig thriving TOO much?! Here's what to do when your fiddle leaf fig gets too tall for your home! I have a few fiddle leaf fig plants but one of them I am just obsessed with. I bought it 5 feet tall 5 years ago and now it grows above the...
Why is my zz plant getting yellow leaves?
Wondering why is my ZZ Plant leaves turning yellow? Let's diagnose this common problem and get your ZZ plant healthy again! ZZ plants are super popular houseplants. These plants have a unique shape and thick glossy leaves. Read my Raven ZZ plant care guide! They are super easy to keep happy and advertised often as...
The complete guide to marble queen pothos care
Want to add a Marble Queen Pothos to your houseplant collection? They are beautiful and easy to care for! Here's my complete Marble Queen Pothos care guide! I have been loving collecting different varieties of pothos plants I love pothos because it is super easy to care for, grows quickly, and propagates easily. So, when...
Why is my Rhaphidophora tetrasperma turning yellow?
Wondering why are my Rhaphidophora tetrasperma plant leaves turning yellow? Let's diagnose this common problem and get your mini monstera plant healthy again! Mini Monstera (Rhaphidophora tetrasperma) are a super popular houseplant. These plants grow quickly and have beautiful split leaves. They are super easy to keep happy, grow quickly, and propagate easily too. So,...
How to propagate a thanksgiving cactus
Love your holiday cactus? Here's how to propagate a thanksgiving cactus - or easter cactus, or christmas cactus - in water, soil, or via division! I love a holiday cactus (Schlumbergera) in the winter! Their blooms are GORGEOUS and they make a great hostess gift during the holiday season. But, don't throw them out after...
How to propagate a ric rac cactus
Love your zig zag cactus? Here's how to propagate a ric rac cactus in water or soil - it's super easy to do! My mom gave me a ric rac cactus for Christmas and let's just say my jaw hit the floor I was so shocked and thrilled with the gift. This plant is gorgeous...
Cebu Blue Pothos vs Baltic Blue Pothos
Let's talk about the similarities and differences in Cebu Blue Pothos vs Baltic Blue Pothos house plants! Cebu Blue and Baltic Blue are both popular varieties of the pothos plant. They are both Epipremnum pinnatum varieties. Are Cebu Blue and Baltic Blue Pothos the same? No - Baltic Blue and Cebu Blue pothos are different...
The complete baltic blue pothos care guide
Want to add a Baltic Blue Pothos to your houseplant collection? They are beautiful and easy to care for! Here's my complete Baltic Blue Pothos care guide! Love pothos plants? I don't blame you - I do too. They are easy going, beginner friendly plants. They propagate easily and grow quickly - making them a...
How to propagate cebu blue
Want to turn your cebu blue pothos plant into LOTS of plants? Here's my easy guide on how to propagate cebu blue plants! The Cebu Blue pothos plant is a fast growing, lush trailing plant. Because it grows so quickly, you might want to take cuttings from it! I love taking cebu blue cuttings and...
How to propagate a variegated lemon tree
Want to take a cutting from your citrus tree? Here's a step by step guide on how to propagate a variegated lemon tree! Variegated lemon trees are beautiful citrus trees. They grow leaves with multiple shades of green and lemons with green and yellow stripes! Check out my complete variegated lemon tree care guide! I...
What to do if your pet ate your pilea
Pilea plants are beautiful but can be very tempting to cats and dogs! Here is what to do if your pet ate your pilea. Pets are curious creatures. Cats are especially curious! If you have a pilea plant, your pet might be attracted to the bobbing orbs that are it's leaves. If your pet ate...
Why is my norfolk pine drying out + turning brown?
Why is my norfolk pine drying out and dying!? Here are the most common problems and some solution ideas! Norfolk Island Pine plants are a popular plant to buy as a living Christmas tree. But, they are actually tropical plants that can be kept year round. These plants have high needs - specifically needing lots...
Norfolk Island Pine plant care guide
Want to turn your Christmas Norfolk Island Pine into a year round indoor plant? Here's my complete Norfolk Island Pine plant care guide! Norfolk Island Pine Araucaria Heterophylla trees are a super popular plant to buy at Christmas time. They look like mini Christmas trees and are often sold with little ornaments on the branches...
Why does my calathea have brown spots?
Calatheas are beautiful house plants, though they aren't the easiest plant to keep happy. Let's talk about why does my calathea have brown spots and what to do about it! I bought a peacock calathea plant on a whim at my favorite plant store. I didn't give it too much thought! However, I soon learned...
How to propagate Rhaphidophora tetrasperma
Wondering how to propagate Rhaphidophora tetrasperma? Here is a step by step guide to get your plant growing new babies soon! Rhaphidophora tetrasperma is a beautiful vining plant that has become ultra popular. It has big, fenestrated leaves and grows super quickly. Get my complete Rhaphidophora tetrasperma care guide! Luckily, this is a plant that...
The complete Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma care guide
Considering adding a Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma to your plant collection? Let's talk about Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma care and it's water, lighting, and other needs! Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma is a vining plant with fenestrated leaves. This plant is commonly known as the "mini monstera plant" for it's very similar appearance to the monstera. But, these leaves are much smaller...
Why does my snake plant have brown tips?
Uh oh! Wondering why does my snake plant have brown tips? Let's diagnose and fix this common problem and learn about snake plant care! Snake plants (Sansevieria trifasciata) are ultra popular houseplants. One reason that they are so popular is because they are labeled as easy care and, by some brands "iron plants" hard to...