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If you grow elephant ear plants (Alocasia species), you likely know they are prone to spider mite infestations. These tropical beauties have big, showy leaves that spider mites just love to colonize and damage. But don’t despair if you find spider mites on your elephant ears. With prompt treatment, you can eliminate them and restore … Read more
If you’re the proud owner of a Prayer Plant (Maranta Leuconeura), then you already know this beauty has a lot to offer and is one of the most gorgeous houseplants you can own. With its beautiful, brightly patterned leaves and fascinating habit of folding them up at night (like hands in prayer, hence the name!), … Read more
Are Blue Star Ferns Toxic to Cats? An In-Depth Look at This Popular Houseplant Blue star ferns are quickly becoming one of the most popular houseplants around. Their cascading blue-green fronds bring a lush tropical look to any indoor space. But before bringing one of these beauties home, it’s important to do your research. Many … Read more
A vibrant plant like a pink princess is a must among philodendron collectors like me. This stunning houseplant with its vibrant pink splashes can make your home a tropical indoor garden. However, to make its leaves bolder and bigger you need to provide it with a little help. As a pink princess has climbing potential, … Read more
Biodegradable pots are becoming increasingly popular among gardeners and plant nurseries looking for an eco-friendly alternative to plastic. Large biodegradable pots in particular provide substantial benefits for growing shrubs, trees, and large perennials. In this article, we’ll look at why more and more people are switching to these sustainable plant pots and how they can … Read more
Aloe striatula, now named Aloiampelos striatula, is commonly known as Hardy Aloe or Striped-stemmed Aloe. It’s a large evergreen multibranched shrub with an upright form that slowly spreads into a rounded mass. Long, spiky, dark green succulent leaves spiral around its striped stem forming rosettes. In late spring, tall stems are topped with racemes of … Read more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Have you noticed your houseplant has sap on leaves, and on the surrounding furniture and floor? It’s sticky, but it’s not sap. So what are these sticky leaves on indoor plants and how do you treat the … Read more
Finding the perfect plant for your home and your furry friend is not always a simple task. Many plants contain or release chemical compounds that are extremely toxic to cats, causing illness or even death. Most cats will leave your houseplants alone, but if theres even the slightest chance that theyll take a nibble of … Read more
Every year at this time, I am surprised by the motley group of containers that has accumulated in my basement for safekeeping through winter. This year there are the amaryllis bulbs I’ve been growing for ten years, the shamrock (oxalis) that summered outdoors, and sheared-back pots of chives, rosemary, and sage. Even though the space … Read more
The Mirage Cherry Red Autumn Sage is a spectacular flowering shrub gaining popularity with gardeners for its vibrant color and carefree nature. This sage offers non-stop cherry red blooms from spring through fall, thriving in heat and attracting hummingbirds and butterflies. Its compact form and self-branching habit make it an exceptional low-maintenance addition to gardens … Read more