With summer nearly upon us, our houseplants deserve a vacation just as much as we do! Nearly all of our tropical houseplants benefit from warm, humid summers that mimic their native environments. Garden expert Christina Conner shares her top picks for houseplants that you should move outside this summer.
The average lifespan of a houseplant is two to five years, which is not very long at all. In this article, houseplant enthusiast Melissa Strauss discusses 19 long-lived houseplants and how to care for them.
We are fascinated by Calathea ‘Medallion’ because of its intense and detailed leaf colors, patterns, and circadian rhythms, which cause it to fold up its leaves at night for a bit of sleep. Join gardening expert Wendy Moulton as she gives tips on caring for Calathea 'Medallion'.
From pinstripes to polka dots, there are many houseplant options with unique foliage. For those who appreciate a little more fun in their homes, houseplant expert Madison Moulton lists 27 houseplants with fun foliage.
With spring on the horizon, it’s time to start setting your houseplants up for summertime success. Garden expert Christina Conner shares her top five tips for getting your houseplants ready to have their best spring yet.
Anthuriums make gorgeous houseplants with their special leaves and flashy flowers. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss explains how to care for these fun tropical plants in your own home.
Bring the tropics to your home with this fun and low-maintenance houseplant. In this article, organic farmer Jenna Rich tells us about the dos and don’ts of planting, growing, and caring for arrowhead vines.
A list of tropical plants is all about leaves, although you will find quite a few in this list that flower, too. The key to keeping tropical plants indoors is to mimic their origin, which is easy enough to do indoors. This means the choice of plants we can have as houseplants is extensive. In this article, plant expert Wendy Moulton explores some fabulous and fascinating tropical plants you have to have on your shopping list.
Often referred to as a novelty houseplant due to their bright dotty foliage, polka dot plants are also planted in garden beds as annuals. These pretty tropical plants are soft and gentle but also easy to care for with the right conditions. In this article, plant expert Wendy Moulton explains how to take care of them for the best results.
Aspidistra elatior has a reputation for being indestructible, hence its common name cast iron plant. This lush, leafy, tropical plant is the one for the dark corner where nothing else will survive. It doesn’t mind a bit of neglect now and again, making it the best beginner plant you will find. With all these good attributes, you may want more cast iron plants. In this article, gardening expert Wendy Moulton shares how to propagate cast iron plants.
If your fiddle leaf fig has stunted growth, drooping leaves, or disintegrated soil, it’s time to repot. Houseplant expert Madison Moulton explains four easy steps to complete the process.
Terrariums are an indoor gardener’s opportunity to get creative and try something artistic, exciting, and completely unique to you. If you need some inspiration for your next terrarium project, houseplant expert Madison Moulton has you covered.