TEMPERATURE: 65 – 75 degrees F (18 -24 degrees C) LIGHT: Low to bright, indirect HUMIDITY: High SAFETY: Non-toxic to cats and dogs DIFFICULTY: Moderate There are two species of plant known as kentia palm – Howea forsteriana and H. belmoreana. They are very similar, but H. forsteriana has wider spaces between the leaflets. H. … Read more
A humidity tray is a great way to keep the air moist for plants with high humidity requirements. Plus, it’s fun, easy, and requires very little effort from you once you have your tray established. I recently bought a maidenhair fern on Etsy, and I wanted to give it more humidity than my other plants … Read more
TEMPERATURE: 65 to 75 degrees F (18 – 24 degrees C) LIGHT: Low to Bright, indirect HUMIDITY: Low to Moderate SAFETY: Toxic to cats and dogs when ingested DIFFICULTY: Easy Dragon Tree (Dracaena marginata), or Madagascar dragon tree, is one of the most popular houseplants around. If you haven’t seen it at a friend or … Read more
When I first started indoor gardening, I had no idea that I should clean my houseplant’s leaves. I didn’t realize I was slowly killing them under a layer of dust. Foliage plants all need regular washing to keep them healthy and free of dust. If dust and dirt builds up, your plants won’t absorb carbon … Read more
Corn Plant (Dracaena fragrans) is named for its shiny green leaves and woody stalk that mimic the look of an actual corn plant. As it matures, it develops a solid stem, and the leaves concentrate at the top of the stems. It can grow as tall as your ceiling if you let it! Older plants … Read more