Flat mites are a microscopic pest that causes hoyas a huge amount of damage. Find out how to identify and control this terrible pest!
Plant Care Guides
Do Peace Lilies Need a Special Chemical to Bloom Again?
Do peace lilies need a special chemical applied to bloom? Spoiler alert: No! Find out why this myth exists and how to get your plant to bloom again in this week’s post.
How to Care for Polka Dot Begonias (and Other Cane-Types)
Learn how to care for the gorgeous polka dot begonias as a houseplant
Portulacaria afra: Care Tips, Experience, and More with Elephant Bush or Mini Jade
Portulacaria afra is a super resilient succulent houseplant. Find out how to grow this gem and avoid all of my mistakes in this week’s post!
Heirloom Hoya carnosa: Care Tips, How to Root Cuttings, and Personal Experiences
Heirloom Hoya carnosas were commonly available in the 1970s and are now somewhat obscure. Learn more about this special hoya, its care, and how I received my particular plant in this week’s post.
Hoya obovata: Care Tips and Personal Experiences
Hoya obovata is a wonderful houseplant for anyone interested in hoyas, whether a beginner or not. Learn how to successfully care for Hoya obovata in this week’s post.
For People Who Want to Know More About Rhipsalis
Learn all about Rhipsalis, a genus of tropical, trailing cacti. We will cover its history, care, and quite a few interesting varieties with photos.
For people who want to know more about the Peace Lily, Spathiphyllum wallisii
Peace Lilies are gorgeous, common, & affordable houseplants. Find out how to care for them, more about their history, some varieties available, and more in this week’s post!
Aloe vera: How to Care for This Classic Houseplant
Find out how to care for Aloe vera, where it grows natively, whether it’s actually effective at healing burns, and more!
For People Who Want to Know More About the Care and History of Pachira Aquatica
Learn how to help Pachira aquatica thrive in your home, where it grows natively, and more.
5 Succulents You Can Grow Easily and Successfully as a Houseplant
This week we discuss 5 groups of succulents that make great houseplants & cover how to care for them!
Here’s Why the Ever Popular Rosette Succulents Make Terrible Houseplants!
The vibrantly colored, rosette succulents are gorgeous, but are terrible houseplants. This week we will discuss why!