Repotting Thanksgiving Cactus (Schlumbergera truncata) does not have to be scary! These plants are often mislabeled as Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera x buckleyi), but the process to repot is identical. Keep reading to find out everything you wanted to know about repotting these beautiful epiphytic jungle cacti so that you can keep enjoying them for years …
Repotting Philodendron Birkin does not have to nerve wracking. Follow these simple, yet very important steps, to help your Philodendron Birkin thrive in its new pot. When to Repot Philodendron Birkin Before I get into the actual steps of repotting Philodendron Birkin, how do you even know if it needs to be repotted? These are …
Commonly known as Philodendron Silver Sword, this is a stunning plant that is both easy to grow and propagate in the home. If you are obsessed with the aroid plant family, this plant is a must-have for your collection. The silvery leaves are absolutely beautiful. Keep reading to find out more about caring for and …
Are you obsessed with ZZ Plants and want to know what ZZ Plant Varieties exist out there? There are a handful of more commonly available ones, and new varieties are constantly cropping up, including variegated ZZ plants. Keep reading to find out all about which ZZ Plants are commonly available, and which ones you’ll have …
The ZZ Zenzi plant is a delightful dwarf cultivar of Zamioculcas zamiifolia, commonly known as ZZ Plant. Think about your common ZZ Plant, except ‘Zenzi’ has a much more compact habit and denser foliage. Keep reading to find out how to care for ZZ Zenzi, and have all your questions answered! What is Zenzi ZZ? …
Do you want to learn how to propagate jade plants from stem cuttings successfully? If you follow the easy tips in this post, you will have a beautiful jade plant in no time! Let me show you the simple steps that you need to be successful. HOW TO PROPAGATE JADE PLANTS FROM STEM CUTTINGS Here …
Do you want to know how to make a jade plant bushy? Perhaps your plant has gotten leggy from neglect or poor care, or maybe you just have a single trunk plant and you want it to branch out and be nice and full. In this post, I’ll show you step-by-step with photos, how simple …
If you have cats and dogs at home, it is a very valid concern to be worried about the toxicity of your houseplants. This post is by no means a comprehensive list of nontoxic houseplants, but it contains a selection of some of the most widely grown houseplants, and a handful of some more unusual …
I’ve taken the opportunity to interview 22 houseplant hoarders. The term “hoarder” often has a negative connotation. Some prefer the word “collector” instead, yet others confidently own it and proudly proclaim themselves a plant hoarder. These incredible individuals all have fascinating stories, and live all over the world. From the United States, to Canada, and …
Recently, I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing the aroid queen herself, Enid Offolter, who is the founder of NSE Tropicals, a nursery that specializes in rarer aroids (anthuriums, philodendrons, and many others). I’m proud to call her a friend, as well as a fellow horticultural enabler (much like myself!). Perhaps that’s why we get along …