There’s a rite of passage that most new plant parents go through a few weeks after starting their collection: desperate desire to purchase a variegated version of each of these plants. Why? Well, it varies from person to person, but I just think they look cool. Some people like to have something a bit different, … Read more
This is an extremely valid question that I don’t see being answered anywhere other than Facebook groups, so let’s sort it out. When one first starts getting into house plant collecting, one of the first things we learn I that overwatering is far and away the best way to kill your plant within a month. … Read more
Monstera adansonii (sometimes called a swiss cheese vine) are one of those plants that can take a little while to settle in, and then they grow like crazy. I do find that they’re a little trickier to care for than Monstera deliciosa, but that’s not really saying much, since deliciosa are pretty tolerant of overwatering, … Read more
I’ve done a general care guide for all philodendron here, which covers the basics. This article will go over that stuff briefly, but will be more specific to the ol’ golden dragon. My Philodendron golden dragon was one of the first rare house plants I got. Whilst P. golden dragon isn’t exactly rare, they’re not … Read more
Peace lilies have a bit of a reputation for being hard to care for, but I’ve found them quite easy to look after. I mean, they’ve bloomed and everything. But, like most house plants with a rep, there are little tips and tricks that can dramatically improve your peace lily’s health. Where do peace lilies … Read more