I’m gonna be honest here – I don think I’ve ever found a good word to describe someone that has a lot of plants. There’s not going to be that ‘aha!’ moment of discovering a good name to describe one’s hobbies. I think fishkeepers win this one, by the way. Fishkeeper 100% does th job, …
Yes, you can make a terrarium without charcoal. However, you’re more likely to encounter issues with mould and bad smells. THAT BEING SAID Many terrarium builders are opting to go without charcoal these days because charcoal isn’t having a significant enough impact on their terrarium to warrant buying it. Why put charcoal in a terrarium? …
Rhapidopha tetrasperma is a popular alternative to a Monstera delicosa, because it has all the beautiful fenestrations and lush green vibes of the swiss cheese plant without taking over the house. Monstera are called monstera for a reason – they’re freaking enormous. Mini Monstera is an apt alternative name for Rhapidophora tetrasperma, because they look …
One of the reasons I’m such a huge Aerogarden convert is that it tells you when to add fertiliser. Honestly, more plants should be doing this. TECHNICALLY I could set up a reminder to flash red every six weeks so I remember to fertilise all the other plants, but…no, I should do that. The fertiliser …
Growing Monstera from seed is pretty easy, and they grow fast, especially in the first few months. The most difficult part of the process is actually securing the seeds. Why grow Monstera from seed? Growing Monstera from seed is a fun project. I can’t think of any other reason to do so. I certainly don’t …