Your Guide to Indoor Plant Care.
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Mini Monstera Easy Indoor Care Guide
Raphidophora Tetrasperma Mini Monstera Quick Overview Full Size 6-12 feet in a season Light Bright indirect Temperature 55-95˚F(12-35˚C) Humidity Medium-high Cost $ Care Level Easy Toxicity Toxic Size The Mini Monstera are one of the fastest growing aroids. Mini Monstera can grow up to 6 to 12 feet in a season with the correct care,…
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3 Essential Oils to Keep Spider Mites at Bay
For those looking for a chemical free way to keep spider mites of your prized plants you’ve come to the right place. Essential oils are an excellent alternative to traditional chemical pesticides to kill or deter pests. Essential oils each work differently to repel or kill spider mites so we have compiled below a list…
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Caladium Lindenii Indoor Plant Care Guide
Xanthosoma Lindenii ‘Magnificum’ aka Angel’s Wings Caladium Lindenii Quick Overview Full Size 2-3 Feet Light Bright Indirect Temperature 70˚F (21˚C). Humidity High Cost $ Care Level Easy Toxicity Toxic Xanthosoma Lindenii ‘Magnificum’ (Caladium Lindenii) are a part of the Araceae family that is native to Columbia. They can be identified by their large, green, arrowhead…
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How To Care For Watermelon Peperomia
Pilea Argyreia a.k.a Watermelon Peperomia Watermelon Peperomia is a favourited house plant. Its leaves resemble the rind of a watermelon which is where the nickname ‘Watermelon’ Peperomia comes from. These plants are a flowering plant that is native to South America. The flowers look more like spikes than they do flowers. They have a reddy…
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Getting rid of Mealybugs
Mealybug Quick Overview Identification Oval white spots Symptoms Yellowing leaves, curling or looking dehydrated Treatment Neem oil, rubbing alcohol, Insecticidal soap Have you noticed oval, white, fuzzy looking spots on your plants stems and leaves or your plants leaves are going yellow, curling or just looking overly dehydrated? If so, your plant could have mealybugs.…
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5 Ways You Can Propagate Indoor Plants
Propagating plants is one of my personal favorite things to do. You can turn one of your favorite plants into two (or more), for yourself or as a gift for someone else to share the indoor plant love. Propagating can be easy and there’s a few different ways you can do it. Keep reading for…
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Black Cardinal Philodendron
Black Cardinal Philodendron a.k.a. Philodendron Erubescens Black Cardinal Philodendron are a large leafed philodendron easily identified by their rich dark chocolate and black foliage coloration. This species is native to South America and is part of the Araceae family. These philodendron make a great display plant with their unusual deep dark colors, that beautifully contrast…
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8 Types of Philodendron to Keep Indoors
Philodendrons are one of the most common indoor plants species and we aren’t complaining. With a majority of them being easy to care for and grow they make a perfect plant for experienced indoor plant keepers and beginners alike. But with over 400 varieties of beautiful philodendron to choose from it’s easy to get frazzled…
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Autumn Philodendron
Philodendron ‘Autumn’ aka. Copper Birds Nest Philodendron Autumn Philodendron Quick Overview Full Size 80cm+ Light Bright indirect light Temperature 50-80˚F (12-27˚C) Humidity 40% + Cost $ Care Level Easy Toxicity Toxic Autumn Philodendron boast amazing large glossy, copper/ bronze colored foliage. Mature leaves will begin to transform to a mild green. Although they aren’t as rich…
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Calathea Makoyana
Calathea Makoyana a.k.a Peacock Plant Calathea Makoyana Quick Overview Full Size 2 foot Light Bright indirect Temperature 60-75°F (16-24°C) Humidity High Cost $ Care Level Medium Toxicity Non toxic Size The typical size of Calathea Makoyana when kept indoors with the correct care is approximately 2 foot high. Light Requirements Your Calathea Makoyana will perform…