How To Care For The Peacock Plant (Calathea Makoyana): Expert Tips for Lush and Vibrant Foliage
Calathea makoyana is a striking indoor houseplant native to Eastern Brazil. It is commonly called the Peacock Plant, due to the feathery patterns on its…
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Author: Emily O Bethke
Born in northern Wisconsin, Emily has always had a passion for plants. This passion has led her to work in greenhouses, landscaping, and academic plant research at multiple university's. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee with a BS in conservation and environmental science. When she isn't caring for her plants or writing you can find her traveling, cooking, at live music shows, and spending time in nature.
10 Gorgeous Low-Light Indoor Trees That Defy the Odds in Dimly Lit Rooms
Small trees in rooms mean lush, even exotic foliage, color, a fresh atmosphere and even vibrant energy. But how about if there is little natural…
Fiddle Leaf Fig Watering Demystified: Overwatering, Underwatering, or Just Right?
Fiddle leaf fig trees are all the rage right now, and it’s easy to see why! With their large, glossy leaves, these eye-catching tall houseplants…
25 Types of Kalanchoe Varieties to Add to Your Plant Collection
Kalanchoe, the unparalleled shapeshifter in the succulent world, captivates succulent collectors and enthusiasts with its impressive range of features that vary across species. Synonymous with…
Money Tree Leaves Turning Yellow? Here’s Why and How to fix it
Healthy leaves of money tree (Pachira aquatica) are meant to be glossy deep green and if they turn yellow there may be many cause; let’s…
Are Fiddle Leaf Figs Poisonous to Cats, Dogs, or Kids?
Ficus lyrata, commonly known as the fiddle-leaf fig or fiddle fig, is a species of flowering plant in the fig family Moraceae. This beautiful plant…
ZZ Plant Toxicity: Is The ZZ Plant Poisonous To Cats, Dogs Or Children?
Mesmerizing leaf patterns, ability to purify the air, and low maintenance standards have made the ZZ plant a popular choice for anyone looking to add…