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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…

  • How to not kill your Calathea: Prayer Plant (Marantaceae) Care

    So one day you find yourself walking into a garden center, or maybe you are at your local supermarket or maybe even Ikea. And then you set your eyes upon it. Oh isn’t it beautiful! That lush and sticking foliage. Your heart starts racing, love at first sight and you know you just have to have it. And so you buy it and proceed to take it home. Looking at…

  • Apartment gardening and houseplant toxicology

    An overview When it comes to apartment gardening we have a couple of things to consider regarding the plants that can actually thrive indoors. From lighting to proper air flow and humidity, not all plants can survive in our closed environment. Balancing this with being a responsible caregiver to our fluffy family members, things can get a little bit tricky. Because unknowingly to us, not all plants are safe for…