In this post, we’ll discuss 15 of the easiest houseplants for beginners to care for and review their basic care requirements so that you can determine which plants are right for you as you continue on (or begin) your houseplant journey. That’s the thing. Right for one person doesn’t mean right for everyone.
Plant Care & Propagation
How to Tell When Your Houseplant Needs to Be Watered
If I had to choose, the number one thing that all plant owners struggle with at times is watering their plants. Watering is not just about the type of plant you have, but other environmental factors, too. One accidental overwatering session and BOOM—unhappy plant. For new plant owners, especially those who are excited or nervous about taking care of their new plant, it’s very easy to overwater. In this post, we’ll discuss everything you need to know about watering your plants.
5 Easy Plants to Propagate and How to Do It
In this post, we’ll discuss propagation tips, common questions, and how to propagate five ridiculously easy plants so that you can get started creating new plants right away.
Peace Lilies: Everything You Need to Know
The peace lily, or Spathiphyllum, is a very popular houseplant known for its gorgeous white blooms. It’s not uncommon to find a peace lily in the home of someone who doesn’t consider themselves a “plant person” since they are low maintenance and all-around beautiful plants! In this post, we’ll learn all about caring for peace lilies.
Alocasia Amazonica: Everything You Need to Know
The Alocasia Amazonica can be easily recognized by its stunning dark green, long, heart-shaped leaves and whitish/light green veins. In the past few years, it’s become a lot more popular due to its unique and photogenic leaves. This plant goes by many names: Alocasia Polly, Elephant Ear, Kris Plant, and African Mask Plant, to name a few.
The ABC’s of Houseplant Potting Medium
When I first became somewhat interested in houseplants, all I knew about potting medium was “soil.” (OK, I give myself bonus points because I knew succulent soil was different!) But yea, you have a plant, it needs soil, right? Only when my hobby started growing did I learn that there were many different amendments for different potting mediums for all different kinds of plants!