All houseplants need some light to survive. Plants harvest solar energy and turn it into sugar they can burn to grow and flower. Without sunlight, your indoor plants will soon wither and die. Will plants survive indoors without sunlight? No, they won’t (at least not for long). They may survive a few days to a … Read more
Angel wing begonia (Begonia corallina) is a relatively easy to grow indoor flower. However, there are a few mistakes houseplant growers can make that might cause issues like leaf drop. So, why is my angel wing begonia dropping leaves? The most likely cause is over-watering. It’s easy to over-water begonias when growing them indoors. This … Read more
Neanthe bella palm (Chamaedorea elegans), also known as parlor palm, is an easy-care indoor tree that tolerates low light and occasional neglect. It’s been popular as a houseplant since the early 1800s for its ability to thrive in dark Victorian parlors (hence the common name). Fully mature neanthe bella palms reach 4 feet (1.2 meters) … Read more
When I first started growing houseplants, I had what you might call a “black thumb.” I was terrible with them – or at least that’s what I thought. The truth is I was just inexperienced, and I started with plants that were too difficult for a beginner (except for my beloved pothos). After two decades … Read more
Easter cactus (Hatiora gaertneri) looks very similar to the more popular Christmas cactus, except it blooms in spring instead of winter. Pink to brilliant red flowers form at the ends of flat, leaf-like green branches. These “leaves” can become wrinkled if the plant doesn’t receive proper care. So, why are you Easter cactus leaves wrinkled? … Read more