Although snake plants, or mother-in-law tongue as they are sometimes called, are tough plants, there are numerous questions and problems surrounding these plants. This post details 25 of the most common snake plant problems and questions that people ask. Previously in the Sansevieria genus, snake plants are now classified in the Dracaena genus of plants. …
Do you want to learn how to conduct Sansevieria propagation? In this post, I outline 5 different ways that you can conduct Sansevieria propagation. I’ll also discuss the pros and cons of each method, and include helpful tips so that you can be successful with whatever method you do choose! Sansevieria is actually now reclassified …
There are many types of snake plants out there, and in this post, I wanted to introduce 13 beautiful varieties of Sansevieria. Technically, they are no longer Sansevieria, but rather, belong in the Dracaena genus now. Whatever they are to you, let’s look at some beautiful varieties of this nearly indestructible houseplant. HOW MANY TYPES …
Thrips are arguably the most frustrating and persistent houseplant pest that you will encounter. I know the struggle all too well, so in this post, I will cover everything that you need to know about how you can practically and effectively deal with thrips on houseplants. I’ll touch on the lifecycle of thrips, which is …
There is nothing more frustrating than watching your orchid’s flower buds grow and get ready to bloom, but only to have them dry up and die before they even open! There are many reasons why orchid bud blast occurs, so keep reading to find out the 5 top causes and what you can do to …
There are many ways to propagate String of Hearts, and I’ve detailed several methods of propagation in a separate post, but perhaps the most efficient way is what is commonly called the “butterfly method” of propagation. I’ve created a separate post on the butterfly method so I can go a bit more into detail, so …
Hoya multiflora, or the Shooting Star Hoya, is probably the freest blooming Hoya that you can grow in your home. Seemingly always in bud or in flower, this Hoya species makes for a wonderful addition to your indoor plant collection. Keep reading to learn more about how to care for this beauty. Native to southeast …
What are Monstera aerial roots, and what do you do with them? In my other Monstera posts, many people have asked me a variety of questions about them, so I will discuss everything in this post and also show photos of my own plant and what I’ve done with the roots. MONSTERA PLANT AERIAL ROOTS …
Neon Pothos is a gorgeous cultivar of Pothos (Epipremnum genus) with bright green chartreuse leaves. Just as easy to grow as the common Golden Pothos, it is much more brightly colored and can really pack a punch in your houseplant collection! Keep reading to learn how to grow this beauty, and also find the answers …
Often known as the “King Anthurium”, Anthurium veitchii (pronounced VEET-chee-eye) is a stunningly gorgeous species that hails from Colombia. It is one of the largest epiphytic Anthuriums, growing on trees instead of in the ground, and the leaves can easily get up to 4-6 feet long in good conditions. The species name veitchii pays homage …