Houseplant Resource Center

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Top Ferns for your Indoor Oasis
Ever gaze longingly out the window, yearning for a touch of the rainforest’s lush greenery in your home? You’re not alone! Houseplants offer a multitude of benefits, from purifying the air to reducing stress, and ferns are some of the most rewarding options to bring a bit of the outdoors in. Find out which are the best ferns for your home in this article.
How to Prune and Propagate Pothos Plants
Pothos pruning and propagation is easy! These plants are houseplant classics because they’re easy to maintain and care for, and they grow very quickly when they’re taken care of. They also propagate well from cuttings, so you can easily expand your pothos collection or give cuttings away to plant-loving friends! Here’s your simple guide to pothos pruning and propagation whether you’re brand new to houseplants or a seasoned pro.
Guide to Philodendron Varieties
Philodendron varieties are some of the easiest, fastest-growing houseplants out there! Its easy going nature, ease of propagation, and whimsical beauty makes the philodendron one of the best houseplants for beginners. There are many different kinds of philodendrons, and some may appeal to you more than others. Some varieties are common in stores, making them easy (and inexpensive) to add to your houseplant collection.
Honest Review of Succulent Market
Succulent Market has tons of varieties of haworthia, echeveria, cactuses, aloe, etc. You’ll find lots of common, popular succulents as well as some that you don’t see as often. You can also buy mature plants like the one I got or massive packs of succulent cuttings for giving as gifts, starting baby plants, or making arrangements! You can buy your succulents individually or in packs. I highly recommend the 4 or 6 packs for a very good price.
The Ultimate History of the Fiddle Leaf Fig - VIDEO
** The ULTIMATE History of The Fiddle Leaf Fig ** Fiddle leaf fig plants have been growing in the wild for millions of years. They’re native to West Africa, in countries like Sierra Leone, where they get 40 to 60 feet tall and bear small green fruit. The most effective way of making a success of your fiddle leaf fig tree is by replicating the conditions in which it’s familiar.
Pilea Glauca Plant Care
This plant is prized for its tiny, round, gray-blue leaves that are coated in a silver, powdery substance that almost sparkles when the plant is healthy! (This characteristic has earned this plant the nickname Pilea Sparkle.) This vining plant can trail out of the pot as a striking shelf or tabletop plant or in a hanging basket. Here’s everything you need to know about keeping a Pilea glauca plant healthy!
Chinese Evergreen: Easiest Houseplants to Grow
Chinese Evergreen plants are very easy to grow and make perfect gifts for beginning houseplant owners. Chinese evergreen, is a classic indoor houseplant well-loved for its stunning variegated leaves. This member of the Araceae (aroid) family comes in lots of different colors and varieties including various shades of green, silver, pink, and red!
Dracaena Dorado Tips and Care
Dracaena Dorado is a lesser-known variety similar to the more popular Dracaena fragans, which is also called the corn plant. While similar in many ways, Dracaena Dorado is known for its shorter, perkier leaves and slimmer stems, or canes. Like all Dracaena varieties, Dracaena Dorado is easy to grow and looks beautiful in any indoor space. In this article, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about caring for this lovely dracaena variety.
Houseplant Moisture Meter Chart
Do you want to water your houseplants with confidence? Discover the Houseplant Moisture Meter Chart. Learn when you should water your plant and what the reading should be on a moisture meter. Water your houseplants with confidence after downloading this free chart.
The Perfect Houseplant Soil
One of the most important parts of raising healthy houseplants is choosing the right soil! Most store-bought soils are far too heavy for the majority of plants, and don’t drain quickly enough to keep plants healthy. Mixing your own soil is always an option, of course, but that requires a lot of research and purchasing separate ingredients (not to mention storing them if you don’t use them all right away!).
Dracaena Marginata Care and Pet Safety
Like many houseplants, the Dracaena Marginata contains substances that can be toxic to animals when ingested. However, with the best plant care tips and a few simple precautions, you can ensure the safety of your pets while still enjoying the beauty and benefits of this stunning houseplant.
When and How to Mist Plants to Improve Humidity
If you notice signs that your plants want more humidity (drying leaf tips, curling leaves, crispy light-brown spots), you may want to consider misting. In this article, we’ll walk you through the benefits of misting, how plants absorb water through their leaves, and how to mist your plants properly for maximum benefit with minimal risk.
How to Prune a Majesty Palm
If your majesty palm is getting large and you want to shape it more, learn how best to prune it. Claire Akin from the Houseplant Resource Center teaches you how to prune and propagte your majesty palm correclty. Keep your Majesty Palm happy and healthy!