Did you know that you can propagate jade plants just from leaves? You may be familiar with propagating with stem cuttings, but propagating from leaves is super easy and will result in a plentitude of plants to grow your collection or give away to friends and family. And when I said “lazy” in the title …
There are numerous ways to propagate ZZ plants, but in this post, I will show you step-by-step how you can propagate this tough houseplant with just leaves. You heard me. Just the leaves! The steps are super simple, and all you need is patience! I’ll show you the process that I used and how you …
Variegated Monstera deliciosa. It is on everyone’s wish list for houseplants, and rightfully so! The foliage is stunning, but you’ll need to know how to best care for these plants since they are very hard to come by, and not to mention, extremely expensive! I’ve seen plants in 4 inch pots sell for over $1,000 …
I’ve become totally obsessed with the Rhipsalis genus of plants. In this post, I’m showcasing Rhipsalis campos-portoana, but the care and tips (including propagation) apply for all Rhipsalis species so you are in the right place! Keep reading to learn about tips on how to grow these unusual, and beautiful jungle cacti. It really is …
Hoyas are among my favorite houseplants. They are tons of varieties, are easy to grow, tolerate neglect, and are great for the beginner or experienced houseplant enthusiast alike! Hindu Rope Hoya, or Hoya carnosa, is a unique Hoya with crinkled, tightly packed leaves. You may also hear some people refer to the plant as Krinkle …
After having so much fun propagating and rooting Snake Plants in water, I decided to try growing them permanently in water, hydroponically, to mix things up a bit! As a side note, Snake Plants, or Mother-in-Law’s Tongue, were formerly in the genus Sansevieria and were recently classified into the Dracaena genus. I can’t keep up …
Are you ready to repot your Ponytail Palm (Beaucarnea recurvata) and you want to make sure that you’re doing everything correctly? I will show you step by step how I repotted my own plant. There are 3 very important things that you need to know for success so allow me to show you! I’ve had …
If there ever was a plant unicorn, and a holy grail of plants, it is Monstera obliqua! This is an extremely rare plant that has taken us all by storm, and there is a lot of confusion because it can look very similar to Monstera adansonii. Not to mention, there is a lot of false …
The more Peperomia plants I grow, the more I love them, and I’ve really come to love Peperomia puteolata! You will also see it named as Peperomia tetragona and even Peperomia fosteri. Commonly named the Parallel Peperomia, it is an easy care, trailing species from Colombia. Peperomia Puteolata Care This fast growing Peperomia starts off …
Echeveria ‘Hercules’ is a very easy care and beautiful succulent that you can easily grow indoors. I purchased mine at a local plant shop and I’ve been enjoying both its beautifully colored foliage as well as the occasional flowers which I find to be gorgeous! In this post, I’ll tell you all about how I’ve …