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HOW NOT TO KILL YOUR REX BEGONIA
Nicknamed “the showboats of the begonia world” by The American Begonia Society “Rex Cultorum Begonias ” are a must for anyone willing to flex their creative muscles by adding more texture and vibrant colors to their space. Especially if you want to introduce some jewel-toned accents to your otherwise green botanical decor. Discovered in 1856 among a shipment of orchids from Assam, India, to England, rex begonias have been gathering…
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5 Stunning plants For AUTUMN VIBES
As the weather turns crisp and the landscape turns to a palette of vibrant rustic foliage, true berry tones, and rich brown seed heads signaling that fall has enveloped the lands bringing the harvests and nodding to the darkens to come – so does our desire to embrace the changing season by making your homes look and feel as snug and warm as possible. So whether you’re the type to prep…
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HOW NOT TO KILL YOUR FIDDLE LEAF FIG
The Ficus Lyrata, or fiddle-leaf fig is such a beautiful and popular houseplant, that if you have not heard about it by now, move the rock 😛 😛 . Its stunning foliage and compact growing habit make it the perfect edition for everyone who love to grow a tree indoors. Despite its popularity, that has left many of us “fiddle-leaf fatigued” it also has gained quite the reputation for being…
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5 Stylish ferns you cannot kill
If you are a houseplant enthusiast, you may have considered adding a fern or two or five to your collection. And why not! they are a magnificent class of vascular plants and it`s no surprise that their ancient heritage (dating back as old as the ‘Carboniferous period’) and diverse design enchant many of us. Perhaps too much. For, you see, while beautiful and ethereal in their visage, the majority of…
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How not to kill your miniature roses
I have been in love with roses ever since I can remember, nothing has enchanted me more than their elegant and sophisticated design. And while they are too big for my apartment, I have turned to the miniature hybrids to satisfy my need for fresh uncut roses all year round, only to watch them wither and die just as quickly as their cut brethren. So, what gives? Miniature roses, despite…
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20 Pet friendly alternatives to popular houseplants
Like with most trends, we all desire that new hip and Instagram-popular houseplant for our indoor jungle. Unfortunately not all fall under the pet-friendly category which can sadden some of us pet-conscious apartment gardeners. So, since the plant kingdom is vast and glorious, I thought it would be a fun idea to start a series dedicated to pet-friendly alternatives to popular houseplants. Monstera deliciosa Starting off with the…
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10 Houseplants that love water
Us protective plant parents can sometimes tend to overwater our plant babies, so much so that some of us, yours truly, need a moisture meter to help them stay in check with how much they water their plants. This is important because, depending on where you are in the world and what your natural climate is, not all plants like to have wet feet and can end up dying from…
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Houseplants & Cats: 5 hacks for a stress free indoor jungle
Houseplants and pets don`t always go together, for many reasons: from curiosity to playfulness and even boredom, sometimes our fur babies can consider our plants fun toys that enrich their interest. This is especially true when it comes to cats. Being natural-born predators, frisky playful cats that hunt down everything that wiggles indulge in their favorite activity of playful pouncing, or in this case, chew or scratch our indoor plants. This…
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Why I love Phalaenopsis orchids
There’s no secret that from the point of view of popularity and ease of access, that phalaenopsis orchids, especially the complex hybrids, are one of the most mass produced artificial epiphytic plants out there. Found in more homes around the world than probably any other orchid or houseplant, these elegant beauties stand the test of time thanks to the diverse selection of colors, shapes, fragrances, sizes, patterns and, of course, ease of…
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Etiolation (stretching) in succulents and how to fix it
Etiolation (stretching) is one of the biggest challenges of growing succulents indoors, especially if you live in a temperate climate that does not get much sunlight during the cooler months. The main culprits that sport this tall and stretched outlook, thanks to the lack of sunlight, are echeverias. Famous for their beautiful rosette shapes and beautiful colors, they are the ones that suffer the most and lose their shape, and…
