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...
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Can you propagate pothos without a leaf?
Wondering if you can propagate Pothos without a leaf? Here's a step by step guide to doing it the right way! Pothos is one of my favorite houseplants. It's beautiful, grows quickly, comes in lots of varieties, and propagates easily. So easily, in fact, you don't even need a leaf to propagate it! Let's talk...
The complete Hurricane Fern care guide!
Looking for a unique but easy to care for houseplant? Let's talk about Hurricane Fern care and if it might be right for your home! I recently had to accept that the space at the top of my stairs was killing my string of bananas and I needed to replace it with something that could...
Why are the leaves on my shingle plant yellowing?
Wondering why are my shingle plant leaves turning yellow? Let's diagnose this common problem and get your plant healthy again! Shingle Plants (Rhaphidophora hayi) are a super popular houseplant. These plants have a unique way of growing flat against a board or piece of wood - just link a shingle. They are super easy to...
How to drill a hole in a ceramic pot for drainage
Have a beautiful pot you want to use - but it has no drainage holes? Here's how to drill them yourself to avoid soggy roots! I love putting plants in pretty, ceramic containers but nice pots can be so expensive! One of my favorite hacks for getting pots for a bargain is to shop thrift...
How to make a DIY pothos moss pole
Want to make a moss pole for plants in your collection? Here's a step by step guide on how to make a DIY coco coir moss pole! I love growing Pothos. It's my jam. It's easy to keep alive (mostly just ignore it, splash in some water once a week). It can live in low...
Why is my Calathea sticky under the leaves?
Wondering why is my Calathea sticky under the leaves? Let's talk about the most common problem + solutions! I have a beautiful peacock calathea that is super finicky and often unhappy. Recently, I realized that the underside of all of the leaves was sticky with a thick sap. Gross! Let's talk about why this happened...
How to encourage pilea to grow pups - 10 ways!
Want to easily propagate your pilea peperomioides plant? Here's my best tips on how to encourage pilea to grow pups! Pileas are cute lil plants. Even cuter than a big pilea is a baby pilea! You heard me right - these plants have babies! They pop up little baby plants AKA pups or plantlets -...
Can you use baby wipes to clean plant leaves?
Want to clean your plant leaves? Let's talk about can you use baby wipes to clean plant leaves! Cleaning your plant leaves is great. It clears up dust, sure, but it also helps your plants better absorb light and stay healthier. Read my whole post about how to clean plant leaves! Today we are going...
How to water philodendron brasil
Keep over or underwatering your philodedron brasil? Here's exactly how to water philodedron brasil! Philodendron brasil are beautiful and easy to care for houseplants. However, the number one cause of death of these plants is over watering! Let's answer your common questions about how to water a philodendron brasil! How to water a philodendron brasil...
Common pilea problems and how to solve them
Having problems with your pilea peperomioides? Here are some common pilea problems and how to solve them! Pilea AKA chinese money plants are whimsical, interesting little plants with lilypad-like leaves. They are generally easy to care for, but can of course have problems. Let's chat about common problems with pilea plants and how to fix...
Why is my string of bananas dying?
Wondering why your string of bananas is dying? Let's try to diagnose the problem and save your plant before it is too late! Wooo-wee I hope you are ready for some *triggering* photos of a dead and dying string of bananas plant. This plant was in the top tier of a tiered hanging planter and...
Why is my pothos not rooting?
Pothos cuttings not growing roots? I hate that! Let's diagnose the most common reasons that your pothos not rooting! Pothos plants are super easy to care for and super easy to propagate. So, if your pothos isn't rooting, you might feel like a disappointed loser. Have no fear, I bet we can figure out the...
Why are my fiddle leaf fig leaves turning yellow?
Wondering why your Fiddle Leaf Fig leaves are turning yellow? Let's troubleshoot this common problem and get your plant healthy again! Fiddle leaf fig plants are beautiful - but finicky. Sometimes it seems like you can sneeze at them and their leaves fall off. However, yellowing leaves are a warning sign from the plant that...
Why are my pilea leaves turning yellow?
Wondering why your pilea leaves are turning yellow? Let's troubleshoot this common problem and get your plant healthy again! Pilea (AKA chinese money plant) is a super cute, trendy houseplant. They have a unique shape with lilly pad like leaves. So, if you are starting to have problems with your pilea, it can be a...
Why are my pothos leaves turning yellow?
Wondering why are my Pothos leaves turning yellow? Let's diagnose this common problem and get your plant healthy again! Pothos (epipremnum aureum) are a super popular houseplant. They come in many varieties, but what most have in common is that they are super easy to keep happy, grow quickly, and propagate easily too. So, if...
Why are my Cebu Blue leaves turning yellow?
Wondering why your Cebu Blue leaves are turning yellow? Let's troubleshoot this common problem and get your plant healthy again! Cebu Blue (Epipremnum pinnatum) is a BEAUTIFUL variety of pothos. The leaves are elongated, textured, and have a gorgeous shimmer to them. As pothos plants, Cebu Blue are super easy to care for, grow quickly,...
The most popular houseplants (and how to care for them)
Love the look of houseplants and want to get some of your own? Here are some of the most popular house plants - and how to care for them! Houseplants are really trending at the moment, and I am here for it. Plants allow you to bring nature inside your home. They add texture and...
"Sterling Silver" plant Scindapsus Treubii Moonlight care guide!
Want to add a Sterling Silver Scindapsus Treubii Moonlight to your houseplant collection? They are beautiful and easy to care for! Here's my complete care guide! Looking for a beautiful, easy to care for houseplant? How about a Sterling Silver plant! These plants have beautiful thick green leaves with silver coloring to each leaf. They...
Why are my Philodendron's leaves turning yellow?
Having trouble with your philodendron plant? Here's why your philodendron's leaves are turning yellow and what to do about it! Philodendron plants are super common and very popular beginner level houseplants. Be sure to check out my philodendron brasil care guide! However, I have been having some trouble with my Philodendron Brasil lately. I got...
The complete Cebu Blue Pothos care guide
Looking for your next houseplant? Let's talk about Cebu Blue Pothos care - this plant is SO easy to care for and propagate! We recently did a makeover on our fireplace and I wanted a drippy plant to hang off of one side of the mantle. I wanted something deep green, with a bit of...
How to propagate Pilea Peperomioides
The easiest way to propagate Pilea peperomioides is via the plantlets that grow around the mother plant. Here's how to propagate Pilea Peperomioides! Pilea (AKA the Chinese money plant) is a super popular, unique looking houseplant. It's a fun addition to any collection and is also known as the friendship plant. This is because it's...
The Ultimate Pilea Peperomioides Care Guide
Want to add a unique plant to your collection? The Pilea is a cool option! Here's everything you need to know about Pilea Peperomioides care! Ok so I have a funny story about the pilea plant. I picked up one of these plants kind of on a whim at Lowes. I checked out at the...
Why are the edges of my fiddle leaf fig turning brown?
Frustrated with your fiddle leaf fig plant? Here's what to do it the edges of my fiddle leaf fig turning brown? Fiddle leaf figs are dramatically beautiful plants. But they can also be actually dramatic - they are notoriously picky about lighting and water. Click here for my Fiddle Leaf Fig care guide. If your...
Does my philodendron need a moss pole?
Growing a philodendron and wondering if a moss pole is the right solution? Here's everything that you need to know! Philodendrons are beautiful and easy to grow plants (I'm currently obsessed with my Philodendron Brasil!) These vining plants are beautiful as is. They naturally grow in the rainforest of Brazil under large trees. In nature,...
Why is my philodendron brasil dying?
Trouble with your philodendron brasil plant? Here are some common problems and how to solve them! Philodendron brasil is a popular houseplant that is pretty easy to care for. But - that doesn't mean it's invincible. In the past few years I have REALLY stepped up my plant-ownership game. What I think has made the...
How to propagate a satin pothos plant
Love a Satin Pothos? Let's make more of them - for free! Here is the easiest way to propagate the satin pothos plant! Pothos are my top pick for beginner houseplants. They are super easy to keep alive - and super easy to propagate! I recently got some Satin Pothos cuttings in a plant swap...
How to propagate a peperomia
This post is all about how to propagate peperomia in water! It's super simple - let me show you a step by step tutorial! If you know me, you know that I love plants. Even more than plants, I love free plants! I have gotten really obsessed with propagating plants in water and I think...
How to propagate basil (never buy basil again!)
Want to turn one basil plant into many basil plants? Check out this super simple tutorial on how to propagate basil and root your plant in water to create tons of new plants! Basil is one of my very favorite plants - in the summer, we grow large planters of it in the yard. It's...
How to propagate waffle plants
Want to learn more about your waffle plant? Here's how to propagate a waffle plant! I love my purple waffle plant. It has a nice, interesting texture and beautiful purple veining on the underside of the leaf. I also love how easy it is to propagate. It's really fun to grow new waffle plants from...
How to propagate the polka dot plant (hypoestes)
Love your hypoestes plant? Here is a complete guide on how to propagate the polka dot plant in water - the easiest way! I am really into my polka dot plant! Otherwise known as the hypoestes, this plant is pink and green with a beautiful polka dotted pattern on its leaves. It grows quickly, super...
How to Propagate Tradescantia in water
Want to propagate a Tradescantia plant? Here's how easy it is to root in water and turn into lots of new plants to share! I recently grabbed a plant at my local plant swap (at the House of Brews if anyone is local in Charleston!) Common names for Tradescantia Zebrina include: As I do with...
How to propagate prayer plant - Maranta Propagation
Here is the easiest way how to propagate prayer plants in water from cuttings with step by step instructions + images! Prayer plants (common name for Maranta leuconeura) are a beautiful houseplant and are really easy to grow, keep alive, and propagate! Calatheas and maranta plants are often referred to as Prayer Plants. I love...
The complete variegated lemon tree care guide
Love the look of a pink lemon tree? I sure love mine! Here's everything you need to know about variegated lemon tree care! I did a lot of great things in 2020 and one of them was join my local plant swap group. That group has led me to a lot of plants - some...
The complete umbrella plant care guide
Want to add a gorgeous umbrella plant to your houseplant collection? I love the look of this easy to grow plant! Here's my complete umbrella plant care guide! A few years ago, my husband decided that he wanted a plant for his desk at work. He had recently been upgraded to a cubicle with a...
The complete Ric Rac cactus care guide
Looking for a unique plant to add to your collection? Check out my Ric Rac cactus care guide - this easy plant might be perfect for your home! I'm not one who is easily excited by gifts. I'm just at a point in my life where, if I want something (within reason) I buy it...
How to propagate jade - the easy way!
Jade is a beautiful and easy to care for houseplant. It's also super easy to propagate! Here's how to propagate jade plants! I love my jade plants. Fun fact - they were all grown from a cutting from my mom (and then cuttings off that plant once it was established!) Jade - AKA crassula ovata...
The Complete Jade Plant Care Guide
Want to add a jade plant to your collection? This is a super beginner friendly house plant! Here is my jade plant care guide! One of the first houseplants that I had was a jade plant. It was grown from a cutting from my mom's plant. I wasn't really into plants, but it was easy...
The complete Snake Plant care guide
Looking for an easy beginner house plant? Snake Plant is perfect for you! Here is a complete Snake Plant care guide for beginner level plant owners! There are a few houseplants that are really marketed towards beginners. My personal favorite is pothos, but snake plant is a close second. Snake plant is low maintenance and...
How to care for a Thanksgiving cactus
Want to keep your Thanksgiving cactus as healthy and happy as possible? Here are my best tips on how to care for a Thanksgiving cactus! I love a good holiday cactus. My mom has had an Easter cactus for as long as I can remember and I used to work with a woman with a...
How to care for a Calathea Peacock plant
Love the look of a calathea peacock plant? They are gorgeous but a bit finicky. Here is how to care for the calathea peacock plant! I have always loved the look of prayer plants. They have gorgeous dark green leaves with light green and even pink or red variegations. I have actually grown smaller prayer...
How to propagate a fiddle leaf fig from stem cuttings
Need to prune your FLF plant? Here's how to propagate a fiddle leaf fig from stem cuttings! Love plants? Plant propagation is an easy way to get free new plants. I love propagating plants and fiddle leaf figs are some of my favorites. Fiddle leaf figs (ficus lyrata) are notoriously hard to keep alive. The...