Providing your poinsettia with the appropriate amount of light daily 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. So, how much light does a poinsettia require to thrive? Poinsettias require at least six hours of bright, indirect sunlight…
Are you considering adding a large leafy green to your home, but not quite sure which one to pick? Philodendrons are a popular plant family: they’re not too fussy and instantly add a tropical vibe to your home. If you’re debating between a Philodendron Selloum and a Philodendron Xanadu, you’ve come to the right place. …
Alocasia Portodora, also known as the upright elephant ear plant is one to marvel at with its large colorful foliage, veins, and general inviting look. But this beautiful plant isn’t so easy to care for, due to its high maintenance requirements. Read on as I delve comprehensively into how to care for your Alocasia Portodora…
Some thick brown aerial roots have emerged from the nodes on the stems of your pothos. So, you’re probably asking yourself: “are aerial roots a sign that something is off with my pothos”? “Do they serve any useful function”? Read on to know why aerial roots are growing on your pothos. Aerial roots will likely…
Euphorbia japonica is an interesting, highly sought-after dwarf cacti plant. It’s a succulent hybrid bred from two plants endemic to South Africa. The plant is quite atypical when it comes to looks- it has a pineapple/cactus-like caudex that grabs attention when grown indoors. Euphorbia japonica thrives in well-drained soil and sufficiently lit environments. Provide the…
California Elephant Ear is a stunning plant with their bold foliage make excellent houseplant but you will need to get both the watering and temperature right to keep them looking at their best. Once you have mastered those two conditions the reward will be one of the most breathtaking plants in your collection. California Elephant…
Having a parlor palm (Chamaedorea elegans) or an areca palm (Dypsis lutescens) is a low-maintenance way to spruce up any corner of your home or garden. Each of these palms is a stunning plant that you will own for a long time under the right conditions. The main difference between parlor palm and areca palm…
Pothos can be difficult to grow in a non-native habitat because of their invasive nature. In natural habitats, pothos adapts to their surroundings and survive as a result of their adaptation capacities. Pothos’s survival at home requires the owner to have complete control over the plant. If you are growing it as a houseplant then…
The Paradise plant thrives best when it receives a minimum of six hours of bright, direct sunlight each day. This tropical beauty adores basking in the sun’s radiant glow, soaking it up leaf by leaf. More sunlight often translates to a healthier and more vibrant plant since it absolutely loves the sunshine. Do note, however,…
Though not the hardiest plants, poinsettias will do reasonably well for weeks, if not months, when you care for them properly. But seeing leaves fall off your otherwise merry poinsettia can send your heart pounding like a jackhammer. Why is this happening, and is there anything you can do to save your Christmas Star from…