I’m not exactly sure why more people don’t grow this houseplant. It is one of the toughest indoors plants available, tolerates extreme conditions, and is very easy to grow! Keep reading to find out how I care for Cast Iron Plant, or Aspidistra elatior. This plant holds a very dear place in my heart and …
Many people don’t realize that repotting orchids is a very necessary thing to do in order for your plant to remain healthy! In this post I show you exactly how to repot an orchid. Most people don’t realize that they need to repot, let alone know how to repot an orchid. Let me subtly say…YOU …
I’m not a dainty gardener by any means. I love bold, colorful, and unexpected elements in my garden. Each year, my garden looks less and less like Cleveland, Ohio, and more and more like the Seychelles. Tropical plants are my passion, and each year I incorporate more and more of them into my garden. Elephant …
Tillandsia are such a fascinating groups of plants! They’re immediately interesting and eye catching because they don’t grow in soil. You’ll see them loosely placed on top of a table in garden centers, or they are sold in decorative holders. There are no pots and no soil! Keep reading to learn how to take care …
Philodendron scandens, otherwise known as Heart Leaf Philodendron, is quite simply one of the easiest to grow houseplants there is! Keep reading and I will tell you how I grew a 13 foot (4 meters) long Philodendron scandens! Yes, this is one of the most common houseplants. But certain houseplants become popular for a reason! …
Growing Pothos is easy. This plant is EVERYWHERE. In shopping malls. In homes. In offices. Often times it is also one of the first houseplants that someone buys. To make things confusing though, Pothos goes by many names. Some people call it Pothos. Others call it Devil’s Ivy. If you really want to be correct, …
My summer garden is not complete without dahlias. A lot of dahlias. In fact, I would never have a garden without a few dahlias. Or maybe 19 dahlias…one year I planted 19 of them in my Ohio garden in late April! This blog post will help you understand every aspect of dahlia care from planting …
Philodendron Brasil is one of the many beautiful and easy to grow Philodendron varieties out there. The variegated foliage is delightful! Keep reading to learn how you can grow this plant beautifully. Also learn how to keep your Philodendron bushy, and make more plants to keep for yourself or give to friends! Sometimes you’ll see …
Most orchids are grown for the beautiful shapes, colors and scents of their exotic flowers. Not Ludisia discolor! This plant is unique in many ways as far as orchids go. Although it does flower, the main draw is the stunning foliage this plant produces. Keep reading for a variety of care tips on Ludisia discolor! …
String of Hearts, or Ceropegia woodii, is one of the most delightful and satisfying trailing plants that you can grow indoors! It is super easy to care for, grows at a satisfying rate, and so easy to propagate! Let me teach you all my tips so keep reading all about how to care for String …