Houseplants

tri color polka dot plant

Polka dot plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya), sometimes called freckle face plant, is an herbaceous warm-climate perennial with brightly variegated leaves. The most common polka dot plants feature green foliage flecked with pink, but varieties with purple, white, or red variegation are also available. Polka dot plant grows best in warm, humid conditions with bright, indirect light … Read more

The Perfect Soil Mix for a Thriving Snake Plant

Like all other plants, repotting Snake Plants is essential for ensuring their health and vitality. In this guide, I’ll explain the steps, the best soil mix to use, the ideal time to repot your Snake Plant, aftercare, and answer FAQs. I love Snake Plants and have several thriving indoors and outdoors at my Arizona desert … Read more

Why is My Umbrella Plant Dropping Leaves?

I study landscape ecology and through my studies have discovered a love for plants. Plants are not only beautiful, but also have countless fascinating survival strategies. To bring a bit of nature into my home as well, I nurture my houseplants and herbs on every possible windowsill. Favourite fruit: rhubarb and all kinds of berries … Read more

Where to Find Potted Fuchsia Plants for Sale

Fuchsia is a tender perennial most often grown as an annual in containers and hanging baskets. The hardy varieties, such as F. magellanica, are perennials in zones 6-9 and will easily grow in a container year round. The hybrids, such as F. ‘Swingtime’ or F. ‘Dark Eyes’, are considered annuals in most growing zones but … Read more

Polka Dot Begonia Care Indoors: A Complete Guide

Begonia maculata, also known as the polka dot begonia, is a tropical perennial and one of the most striking begonias. The spotted, elongated leaves are dark green, sometimes ranging from olive to forest green. The plants spots are a pale grey to silver color, and the undersides of the leaves are a rich burnt orange. … Read more

Are Hydrangeas Annuals or Perennials?

If you’re anything like me, once spring hits it’s about that time to make your shopping wish list for your garden. What will you add this year? Will you try anything new? Many new gardeners think about adding hydrangeas but want to know if they will come back each year, or if you’ll have to … Read more