We’ve all been there – yellow leaves, drooping plants, leggy stems, the list goes on. Let’s take a look at what causes these things to happen to our plants so we can help them recover and thrive!
If you’re a cat lover and also a lover of household plants, you should know that these two things don’t always mix well. You already know that cats are excellent jumpers and climbers, which means they can get to anything if they want it badly enough – including plants. Although plants can complement anyone’s home,…
Calathea Ornata (Pinstripe Calathea) is a specific variety of what is often called a prayer plant. This plant is a particular variety usually found in Colombia and Venezuela. This plant has dark green leaves with contrasting stripes of a lighter green color. The effect creates a beautiful contrast. This pinstripe calathea creates a fantastic look….
The plant is native to the Americas, and is commonly distributed throughout Mexico and the northern parts of Argentina. It is also found in many parts of the Caribbean. Anthurium is a great addition to any home garden, and if you care for it properly, you are going to be treated to a wonderful blossom….
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…
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…
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,…
Taking care of indoor plants is a tricky maneuver. One day they’ll look fine, and the next day they’ll be drooping like there’s no tomorrow. They also show adverse reactions at the slightest change in their watering schedule or amount of direct light, so you’ll have to be as punctual as they come. Though most…
The cactus is a very common plant family that is different from anything you might have seen before. The cactus plant does not contain any leaves; it has sharp thorns on it to protect itself. There are more than 1,750 species of the plant itself, and it is available in a multitude of different sizes…
This post comes courtesy of Mari from Houseplant Central, who was kind enough to share her air plant expertise with us. Be sure to stop by her website to say hello and check out all of her indoor planting tips and guides. Air plants from the genus Tillandsia are immensely popular and it’s easy to…