The fiddle-leaf fig is a plant that grows best in tropical climates. It is home to western Africa and the rainforest. With its background as part fig and part mulberry, it thrives as a tree or a houseplant. This versatile plant earned its name because the shape of the leaves resembles a lyre (harp) as…
Whether you’ve bought your first Pilea Peperomioides or are debating if it’s the right type of plant for you, this Chinese money care guide will be useful. You don’t want to be that person who buys into the hype, invests in what should be a gorgeous little succulent, only to find it dead within the…
When it comes to houseplants and outdoor garden spaces, there are a number of factors that can come into play and cause damage to those plants. This can be through common mistakes such as overwatering. But it can also be the result of dealing with pests of some sort. If you enjoy having plants in…
The spider plant, also known to many as the airplane plant, the spider ivy, or the ribbon plant, is one of the most popular choices for people who want to keep plants in their houses. It’s a kind of a perennial flowering plant that is usually found in parts of Southern Africa and is native…
Snake plants, also known as mother-in-law’s tongue, is a tough house houseplant that can add a pop of vibrant green color. It can also be quite tolerant to things such as neglect of feeding, watering, and low light exposure. Still, that doesn’t mean that the snake plant can go completely without attention. There may come…
Majesty palms are great as houseplants. They provide lush green color to the aesthetic of your current house color. Not only that, but they can provide a bit of freshness and a tropical flair to make the room feel a bit lighter. But there are times where those Majesty palms can begin to lose their…
Lucky bamboo is a popular indoor plant. People love it because it is both beautiful and easy to care for. You may see it popping up all over the place because it is so popular. Lucky bamboo became famous because of the decorating style of feng shui. Feng shui describes lucky bamboo as bringing positive…
A jade plant is a small, potted plant that can be used to brighten up a space or add a little bit of natural freshness. What’s great about jade plants is that they are relatively easy to care for as well. This doesn’t mean that they can’t experience issues that lead to drooping or dying,…
Orchids are a favorite flower of many women and men alike. They’re beyond beautiful when they bloom and come in a variety of colorful spreads, too. The one downside with orchids is that as a beginner you can’t quite tell when the plant is alive or dead. That’s because when orchids go dormant, it may…
Who doesn’t love a juicy tomato, freshly picked from your own back yard? The gardeners who find their tomatoes are cracked, have darkened skins and have much less juice, that’s who. It leaves them pondering the question of why do tomatoes crack? And the answer is fairly simple. It’s an irregularity in their watering frequency….