Hoya shepherdii (String Bean Hoya is the common name), is a delightful and easy to grow Hoya species with small, fragrant flowers. Other common names include string bean plant and green bean hoya, which are very fitting as soon as you take one look at the long, waxy foliage. The thick, narrow leaves on the …
Can you grow Philodendron ‘Pink Princess’ from seed? The answer is, well, a bit complicated, but I will give you a quick, practical answer below so please keep reading. I will also go into the best methods to propagate this very popular variegated houseplant, as well as where you can purchase it. Can You Grow …
Have you been wondering where to cut Pothos to propagate, and also achieve a full plant at the same time? In this post, I will show you step by step with pictures exactly how you can do this. I demonstrate using my own plant, and the before and after is quite dramatic! You can easily …
Do you have a stubborn orchid that refuses to grow a new flower spike? You may even have a Phalaenopsis orchid that appears very healthy, except it just refuses to flower! Keep reading to find out 1 little known secret to “force” your moth orchid to grow a brand new flower spike. It is easier …
ZZ Raven is a stunning twist on the common ZZ plant and has become very popular. One of the easiest and least fussy houseplants you can grow in the home, the dark purple (approaching black!) leaves stop you right in your tracks. Keep reading to find out more about how to take care of this …
Peperomia ‘Hope’ is a delightful cultivar resulting from a cross between Peperomia deppeana and Peperomia quadrifolia. A member of the Piperaceae family (pepper family of plants), this perennial epiphyte has beautiful trailing stems with small, semi-succulent round leaves. Since Peperomia ‘Hope’ will remain a relatively small plant, it is great for small spaces if you …
Is your hibiscus dying, or maybe you have one that is struggling to bloom? Are you interested in turning your plant around so that it becomes a lush, blooming machine? I’ve been growing hibiscus for many years, and I wanted to share the most common problems and solutions with you so that you too can …
Are you struggling and frustrated with brown leaf tips on your indoor spider plants (Chlorophytum comosum)? It can be confusing, but like any plant problem, it is ultimately up to you to determine the true cause. In this post, I will help you be your own detective and help you figure out exactly why your …
The topic of how to water orchids has caused much confusion for many people. Throughout the years, I’ve helped many clients be successful with orchid care. Keep reading to let me show you three methods that I use, and that you can be successful with, when it comes to watering your Phalaenopsis or Moth Orchid. …
Like many plant problems, curling prayer plant leaves and browning can be caused by a number of different reasons, and this post contains 5 different reasons that will help you determine exactly what’s going on. These tips apply to any plants that are part of the Marantaceae family whether it is the red prayer plant …