Flashing iridescent leaves, the Calathea ‘Royal Standard’ is a beautiful houseplant that’s adored for its ornate character. This indoor plant is a cultivated hybrid hailing from the Calathea genus. Learn all about the care, history, and more.
Through the process of propagation, you can create new plants out of existing ones. The method of propagating can vary between types of plants, but we will focus on one of the most common ways— cuttings. Learn all about to easily and quickly create more green.
From the well known fern group, the crocodile fern is a distinctive plant named for its leaves that resemble crocodile skin. As an indoor plant, it's loved for its simplicity and ornamental features like the interesting texture and pop of green. Learn all about this tropical plant's history, care, and facts.
The end of summer brings a swing of change with fall transitions. With the days getting cooler and darker, plants are signaled to begin entering into their dormant-like stage. This generally makes it a good time for cutting back on regularly scheduled upkeep. It’s important to understand why and how we should go about changing our plant care routine in the fall.
Pests happen. It’s just a part of houseplant parenthood. Luckily, when found early, you can rid common bugs (and even certain diseases) quickly while keeping future issues at bay. The most common indoor plant pests include: mealybugs, spider mites, thrips, aphids, whiteflies, scale, and fungus gnats. While none of these insects present terrible issues in early stages, they can become a problem for your plant as the colony progresses.
The Calathea ‘Maui Queen’ is a rare houseplant that’s part of the overarching Marantaceae (aka Prayer Plant) family. Learn all about this beautiful collectors plant with care details, history information, and more.
Typical store-bought leaf polish can be detrimental to the health of your plants. So instead, learn to make your own leaf shine— that way, you’re able to control the ingredients and know exactly what you’re exposing your plants to.
The alien of houseplants, Alocasia Polly is otherworldly looking with unique foliage. This houseplant has deep green, waxy leaves with bold cream-colored lines. Combining appearance with its unknown origins make this plant dark and mysterious indeed!
Mindfulness and plant care go hand in hand. Much like meditation, studies have expressed that houseplants help boost individuals’ concentration, productivity, and overall mood. This combination plant meditation is the perfect way to boost wellbeing as a fun, calming, interactive self-care practice.
The Rhaphidophora tetrasperma features unique cut or split foliage, called fenestration, with thick vines. Considered very rare to find in the wild, this houseplant is gaining popularity. In its natural habitat, the plant latches onto rainforest trees and climbs up. Similarly, as a houseplant, it enjoys the support of a pole, trellis, or stake to optimally grow skyward.
