Calathea ornata, commonly known as Pinstripe Plant or Pinstripe Calathea, is a gorgeous foliage plant and member of the prayer plant family (Marantaceae). This tropical plant can be notoriously finicky as an indoor plant, so I wanted to cover some very important tips in order to keep your plant looking great! Like any plant in …
Philodendron gloriosum is a stunningly gorgeous species in the Philodendron genus with mesmerizing, heart-shaped, velvety leaves. Sadly, this Colombian native has been classified as a vulnerable species in its natural habitat according to the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature). Fortunately, we can add this plant to our home collections to both enjoy and …
I’m loving the Peperomia genus more and more! The beautiful variety in growth habit, foliage shape and form (not to mention their ease of care) is truly a delight. Here are 10 easy to grow Peperomia if you are looking for ideas to expand your collection and try something new. They are among my favorites, …
The Philodendron genus of plants is one of the largest members of the aroid plant family, and many species are very well suited to growing indoors. They make for wonderful, easy to care for houseplants! Here are 13 stunning, easy to grow Philodendrons that you can consider adding to your houseplant collection. The word Philodendron …
With the multitude of Hoya species out there, it can be difficult to sift through and determine which ones are the easiest to grow. As a whole, many Hoyas are easy to grow indoors, but certain ones are definitely easier than others. Here are my picks for the best Hoyas for beginners. There are certainly …
Marble Queen Pothos is a stunning cultivar of Epipremnum aureum and it has gorgeous, highly variegated leaves. If you are looking for a showier Pothos (more so than the more common Golden Pothos), Marble Queen will meet your needs! All varieties of Pothos make wonderful low maintenance and low light indoor plants, and Marble Queen …
Is your Marble Queen Pothos losing variegation? No one buys variegated plants only to have them lose their variegation and grow all green leaves! This post will go over exactly what to do if your Marble Queen Pothos starts to exhibit this behavior. These exact tips apply to any variegated Pothos, whether you have Marble …
Are you wondering how to make a rubber plant bushy? Many of my readers have reached out to me asking this exact question. Perhaps you have a single-trunk rubber tree plant (Ficus elastica) and you want a fuller, bushier plant. Keep reading because this honestly will be one the easiest things you can do! I …
One of the easiest houseplants to propagate, Spider Plants (Chlorophytum comosum) make it really easy for you to create new plants. Another common name for this plant is airplane plant. Mature plants will produce more babies than you know what to do with. But there are more ways to propagate your spider plant than you …
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 …