Houseplant lovers everywhere enjoy the soft, tropical touch brought to our homes by indoor ferns. And while they aren’t necessarily hard to grow, most ferns require high levels of moisture and humidity. You may be wondering, “How much should I water my indoor fern?” The answer to that question is probably more than you thought! … Read more
Silver vase plant (Aechmea fasciata), also known as Urn Plant, is an incredibly beautiful bromeliad. It produces a breathtaking bright pink inflorescence with small violet flowers peeking out between the bracts. The plant blooms in spring when it’s three or four years old. Its common name comes from the plant’s silver, waxy leaves, which form … Read more
Calathea ornata, also known as pinstripe plant or pinstripe calathea, is a tropical houseplant with gorgeous, striped foliage. It needs high humidity, proper lighting, and moist soil to grow well. In this post, I’ll cover all the reasons your calathea might not be thriving (and offer solutions). Why is my Calathea ornata dying? The most … Read more
Do you have humidity-loving houseplants but no humidifier? Don’t worry! You can still give your plants the moisture they need. I live in the desert, and I went years without owning a humidifier while growing tropical plants. In this post, I’ll show you how I did it (and how you can too). How do you … Read more
Angel wing begonia (also known known as Begonia corallina or cane begonia) is an easy-to-grow flowering houseplant that blooms profusely throughout the year with proper care. Although it’s typically quite hardy, there are a few reasons your plant might not be thriving. Why is my angel wing begonia dying? Too much sunlight, low temperatures, dry … Read more