Polka dot plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya) can be tricky to keep happy – especially in its second year. If it happens to flower, it will deteriorate rapidly afterward and either go dormant or die. Although its lifespan is around two years, there are ways to keep it going a bit longer. Keep reading to find out … Read more
Japanese Asplenium nidus fern (also known as bird’s nest fern or crispy wave fern) is a beautiful true fern – although it doesn’t really look like one. It sprouts long, strappy, bright green leaves directly from an underground rhizome – and they don’t look like traditional fern leaves at all. Prized for this unique foliage, … Read more
Emerald fern (Asparagus aethiopicus) is not actually a fern, but more closely related to asparagus – the popular vegetable. Also known as asparagus fern or Sprengeri fern, this plant’s graceful, feathery foliage makes it look very fern-like. Emerald Fern Care Emerald ferns can be challenging to grow indoors. Although they are low-maintenance and drought-tolerant due … Read more
Is your houseplant dried out with drooping leaves because you forgot to water it? As long as it isn’t too far gone ( i.e. completely dead and brown), you can probably still save it. In this post, I’ll show you how to revive under watered plants in just a few easy steps. How do you … Read more
Ponytail palm (Beaucarnea recurvata or Nolina recurvata) is an easy-to-grow houseplant with very low maintenance requirements. However, if you notice leaves turning a reddish-brown or purple color, you may have a problem. Don’t worry! It’s usually an easy fix. So, why is my ponytail palm turning purple? The most common causes of purple leaves are … Read more