Plant species

I feel like I’m on the same crusade for Pothos as I was for snake plants. Both are frequently touted …

One of the rights of passage that a houseplant newbie MUST go through when visiting Hawaii or Florida or similar …

I’m not gonna lie, this really freaked me out when I first saw this, because my Pothos leaves were literally …

Hoya are one of those gateway plants that can lead to a full-blown obsession, and Hoya kerrii is probably the …

I currently don’t have any Hoya in leca, because I’ve either consolidated them in with my soil Hoya or I’ve …

It’s June, and we’re well into Hoya runner season. If your Hoya are all looking suuuper leggy at the moment, …

I think Monstera are one of the easiest plants to care for, and that was the driving force behind their …

The general consensus is that Monstera can live for about forty years, but there’s not really much evidence bar anecdotal …

There are four main reasons that your Monstera deliciosa might be drooping: There’s an issue with its environment – often …

Philodendron verrucosum is probably one of my favourite plants in terms of aesthetics. When the new leaves emerge they practically …

Philodendron brasil are a great option for houseplant beginners. They’re cheap, easy to care for, a little bit different to …

I bought my Philodendron Gloriosum as a baby and I love it. It’s grown reasonably quickly for a plant known …

Rhaphidophora decursiva are a species of aroid in the Rhaphidophora genus. They’re native to tropical forests in China, India, and …

Propagating Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma is as simple as propagating a Pothos, but somehow not as easy. Their propensity towards root rot …

Rhaphidophora tetrasperma are a really popular plant because they’re like a, er, mini Monstera – a great option if you …

Syngoniums are awesome houseplants. They’re cheap, easy to look after, and they come in a wide range of shapes and …

Syngonium are an awesome plant for houseplant beginners. They’re pretty, cheap, widely avaible, and easy to care for. This article …

Syngoniums aren’t naturally bushy BUT it’s pretty easy to make them look bushy. In the wild, Syngoniums grow on one …

If you’re after a Monstera-esque plant that’s a bit smaller, with bigger fenestrations, and that’s silver then I have the …

In the interests of staying relevant, I used ChatGPT to write the introduction to this article. Not a fan. It’s …

I love a Stromanthe – they’re beautiful, unique and usually pretty well priced. They’re also a great gateway plant for …

Ah, Fittonia. It’s incredible that one tiny plant can be such a massive diva. If you’re but a MINUTE late …

Peace lilies have a bit of a reputation for being hard to care for, but I’ve found them quite easy …

Everyone loves maidenhair fern. They were the It Plant a couple of years ago – I remember because I fell …