When you buy a new plant, you will notice that it has a set of care instructions. That’s because each type of plant will have different needs. Those care cards will give you the basics, but if you want a more in depth understanding of how to help your plant thrive, you are in the right place.
In this section, you will learn what each plant needs, when to prune it, how to fertilize it, how to propagate it, or maybe even grow it in water, and more.
The peace lily comes from the genus Spathiphyllum, and it is a tropical species that is popular as a houseplant. They have beautiful flowers that stand over the foliage, and they look great anywhere in the home. When peace lilies first come from the soil, they have oval leaves that are glossy and pointed. Once…
Peace lilies are very popular because they’re very pretty and taking care of them isn’t too difficult. This doesn’t mean that you can neglect the needs of the plant, though. If your peace lily isn’t looking too hot, you might wonder if you’ve made some mistakes. When your plant isn’t getting a lot of sunlight,…
Ferns are incredibly common plants that you see in peoples’ yards. They’re often used as border plants, and they can provide cover for many different plants too. You’ll find that ferns are just overall aesthetically pleasing plants that you’ll enjoy caring for. It’s more common for these plants to be planted outdoors in the ground,…
Growing aloe vera is something that can be very helpful. You’re likely growing it because you want to be able to use it for its useful properties. Often, you’ll find aloe vera is used as an ingredient in skincare products. It also has some interesting medicinal uses such as being able to fight heartburn. The…
Jade plants are really nice houseplants that you’ll see in many peoples’ homes. They’ve become ubiquitous because of how easy they are to take care of. This doesn’t mean that you’re going to feel confident taking care of one if you got one as a gift suddenly. Many people worry about whether they’re going to…
The pink princess philodendron is one of the most popular houseplants for a reason. Many people have fallen in love with the hot pink color, and people are seeking out these houseplants at nurseries around North America. In fact, this version of the philodendron is so popular that nurseries can’t seem to keep them in…
Sunflowers are some of the most impressive plants that you can grow. Many people love growing them in their garden areas because of how large and colorful they are. If you don’t want to grow sunflowers outdoors this year, then you might still be interested in growing them indoors. However, you might not even be…
Zebra plants are incredibly nice tropical plants that have become very common in North American households. People really enjoy caring for zebra plants and they can be found being kept as houseplants quite often. If you have a few zebra plants right now, then you might want to have even more of them. Propagating plants…
The poinsettia plant is better known as the Christmas Star. The flowers are barely noticeable. The leaves though, they’re the star attraction (I couldn’t resist the pun). Poinsettia is native to Mexico so think super warm areas to keep this plant alive. However, given that it only needs warm temperatures, and that it’s even resistant…
Daffodils are lovely flowers that many people love caring for. These are popular flowers that add a lot of charm wherever you decide to plant them. People usually plant daffodils outside, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t care for them indoors. You can easily take daffodils indoors so long as you know how to…