Growing hoya (also known as wax flowers) in water is a simple yet satisfying way to grow easy-care plants. The gleaming glass contrasts beautifully with swirls of pale roots and draperies of glossy foliage to create a specimen that will please even the most discriminating indoor gardener. Growing hoya in water is a unique and …
You enjoy showing off your spider plants in pots or hanging baskets. They grow naturally in the ground in their tropical native lands, however. To keep your spider plants thriving and beautiful, you want to mimic the properties of this natural soil. Organic-rich, well-draining potting soil is the best potting soil for spider plants. Perlite, …
You’ll be hard-pressed to find a plant quite as cheery & bright as bamboo (Bambuseae spp.). Their interesting foliage and easy-going nature make for a stunning houseplant. Most types of bamboo call for bright conditions – but how much of it do they need? How much light your bamboo needs will depend on the cultivar …
It is not uncommon to find Monster Siltepecana mislabeled in a nursery. Such mix-ups are not entirely the plant person’s fault; the species can be pretty confusing. Its appearance changes so radically in the course of its growth. Later at maturity, it might be hard to tell it apart from its cousin Monstera Peru. There …
Having pebbles on hand is an excellent practice for any forward-thinking plant parent. I frequently use polished pebbles, rocks, and stones in a variety of colors and sizes. Pebbles have numerous advantages for the soil, but they can also cause a few problems. The addition of pebbles improves the drainage capacity, water retention, aeration, and …
There’s no indoor plant quite as cheerful and easy to love as the String of Pearls (Senecio rowleyanus). These sun-loving succulents thrive in bright conditions – but how bright is bright? And is it possible to have too much of a good thing? The string of Pearls needs between six to eight hours of bright …
Scindapsus and pothos are ideal for those with a brown thumb. Both are tough-to-kill trailing vines that are members of the Arum family Araceae. However, they differ slightly in terms of features and growing requirements. The main difference between Scindapsus and pothos is the variegation of the foliage. Scindapsus foliage is variegated in silvery gray …
Providing your poinsettia with the appropriate amount of light on a daily basis will help it thrive and remain beautiful. It will become sunburned and develop leggy, unsightly growth if it receives too much or too little light, respectively. So, how much light does a poinsettia require to thrive? Poinsettias require at least six hours …
There’s no doubt that humidity is the most overlooked aspect of indoor plant care. When things go wrong with your indoor plants, most of us think about watering, light levels, and soil quality, but humidity is rarely considered. But have no fear! You can bring the steamy air that most indoor plants crave right into …
The depth of Bird of Paradise roots depends on the variety of plants and the conditions that it is growing in. Plants grown in the ground will usually have a larger root system than those grown in containers and can reach a depth of two feet. Bird of Paradise plants (Strelitzia nicolai) can make a …