Philodendron Hastatum a.k.a Philodendron Silver Sword The Philodendron Hastatum has long, silver, sword like shaped leaves which is where it gets its nickname “Silver Sword” from. This plant is part of the Araceae family and originates from rainforests in Brazil. This unique Philodendron likes to climb and can grow metres high when kept in the…
Finding pests on your beloved house plants is one thing but finding Scale is another story. A Scale infestation will cover your whole plant if left untreated. These sap sucking insects suck the sap from your plants leaves, branches and stems and not only that, they have a hard shell to help protect themselves from…
Fertilizing your house plants gives them the essential nutrients they need for promoting and maintaining new and healthy growth. Knowing when and how to feed your plants can be quite challenging. Not only do you need to worry about when to feed your plants, you also need to make sure you’re using the correct amounts…
If your mum is a plant lady and you can’t think of a gift to give, then you’ve come to the right place. Mother’s Day is a day where you can show your mum just how much you love and appreciate her. We know that sometimes finding the perfect gift can be challenging. This is…
Have you noticed those little black insects flying around your house plants? If so, then you probably have Fungus Gnats. These pests are probably one of the most common house plant pests that luckily, annoy us more than they do our plants. However, with big infestations, you may start to notice some damage. Luckily, we’ve…
Calathea Louisae ‘Thai Beauty’ a.k.a Calathea ‘Thai Beauty’ The Calathea ‘Thai Beauty’ is one of the many gorgeous Calathea plants. This one has striking green, lime green and cream coloured variegated leaves with purple on the underside. In this Article we will cover everything you need to know about caring for your Calathea Louisae. Like…
Thrips are definitely one of the most annoying pests you can encounter on your houseplants. They’re very tiny, black insects that suck the juices out of the leaves, causing unwanted damage to your plants. Thrips can multiply very quickly and they can fly, which makes getting rid of them that little bit harder. Thrips Quick…
Philodendron Gloriosum If you like crawling plants with stunning large leaves, this plant is for you. Unlike most Philodendron plants, the Philodendron Gloriosum is a crawling plant that trails horizontally along the ground. It has large green, heart shaped foliage with white veins and is velvety to touch. This amazing plant is part of the…
What is leca? The term LECA stands for Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregates. They are small, round, brown balls and are available in different sizes for various applications. As a growing medium, the typical size is between 4-10mm (0.15-0.4 inch). These light porous balls are commonly used in horticultural applications and water purification processes. For plant…
Greenhouses are a great way to grow Indoor/ house plants due to their great ability to better regulate temperature and humidity. Whether you are running out of space inside for your growing plant collection or looking for greater climate control here are our top picks. If you are after more information on keeping indoor plants…
