Plants that don’t need much sunlight are rare but very sought after, especially houseplants. They are useful to put in poorly lit rooms or shady places on terraces and gardens that are not full of natural light. Houseplants that don’t require much sunlight and, like poorly lit conditions, like full …
Hailing from the South American jungle, this dark green beauty looks like it belongs in a candy shop with its waxy, pinstriped leaves. Calathea orbifolia is a popular indoor plant due to its striking appearance, air-purifying abilities, and non-toxicity for households with children and pets. Like other Calatheas it is …
Do you want beautiful houseplants with an exotic and tropical look in your living room? You are in luck! Even if you live in Canada, you can have your little “indoor tropical forest,” or you can just grow the odd philodendron or pothos. Tropical houseplants are very beautiful, with amazing, …
Native to South Africa, Crassula commonly known as Jade plants thrive in most indoor environments. Loved for their thick fleshy leaves and stems as well as their forgiving nature, Jade plants may also be referred to as the money plant, money tree, dollar plant, and lucky plant. Jade plants are …
Moses in the cradle is an easy to grow and care for houseplant. It is called Tradescantia spathacea for scientists and it is a semi-succulent evergreen herbaceous perennial original of Central and South America. It owes this name to the cradle like spathes it produces on top of the pointed tongue shaped …
Peperomia is a genus of tropical plants with beautiful ornamental foliage. As houseplants, they are known for their thick stems, succulent-like leaves, and easy-to-care for qualities. These plants can come in a wide variety of interesting growth forms. Their glossy leaves can come in all shapes and sizes, with a …
The croton plant (Codiaeum variegatum) is a tropical evergreen shrub known for its vibrant and impressive colored foliage. With over 100 amazing cultivars to choose from, the thick, leathery leaves of croton plants can come in a wide variety of shapes and colors. Native to the open forests of Indonesia, …
Peperomia plants are an extremely common tropical houseplant known for their thick stems, fleshy leaves, and lovely ornamental foliage. However, their growth form can vary widely from species to species. Some smaller peperomia varieties can have thick leaves that resemble a succulent, while others can have striped leaves, heart-shaped leaves, …
One of the most important decisions you have to make when bringing home a new indoor plant is placement. Providing the correct amount of sunlight for each different type of houseplant is crucial in its ability to thrive. Rooms with north-facing windows provide the least amount of exposure to direct …
Making your own houseplant fertilizer might sound like an intimidating science experiment, but its actually a super easy way to save money using things you would already have around the home. On top of being cost effective, it’s also an environmentally friendly and more natural way to provide important nutrients …
