Jade Plant Care: Easy Care in The Home and Garden
Oh Jade Plants, some people love you and some people don’t. Simply put, you’re just one of those plants that everyone seems to have an opinion on. Regardless of how the masses feel, this is 1 of the easiest care plants, in the garden or in the house, out there. There are many species and […]
Learning About African Violets
Whenever I mention African Violets, I always get the response “oh, they were my grandmother’s favorite flower or my mother loves them”. My grandmother grew them with great success in a bright window in her Connecticut home atop a tray of pebbles with water in it. I however, have only grown a few of […]
Our Top 5 Succulent Posts And Videos
I know I am not the only one out there who’s a wacky succulent freak. I’m so addicted to these intriguing beauties that I can’t reject cuttings even though I have a garden full of them. I should have a big ole bumper sticker on the back of my car which cautions: Warning, I Brake For Succulents! […]
3 Ways To Propagate Snake Plants
I love Sansevierias and I know I say that about a lot of plants but these spiky numbers really have a place in my heart. I grow them in the garden and in my house in both pots and in the ground. They have quite a few common names so you may know them as […]
How to Get More Spider Plant Babies
I love Sansevierias and I know I say that about a lot of plants but these spiky numbers really have a place in my heart. I grow them in the garden and in my house in both pots and in the ground. They have quite a few common names so you may know them as […]
3 Reasons Why You Need A ZZ Plant in Your Life
This houseplant shines—literally! I love the ZZ Plant because it’s gorgeous, tough and so easy to care for. ZZ plant is also known as Zanzibar Gem, Welcome Plant and its tongue-twisting botanic name Zamioculcas zamifolia. I just repotted mine so I’m sharing that project with you along with tips for keeping your ZZ healthy and […]
How to Grow String of Hearts: A Sweet Succulent-Like Trailing Houseplant
Oh sweet little String Of Hearts, many people think you’re a succulent but you aren’t. This trailing houseplant is durable, easy as can be and the care is similar to a fleshy succulent but it shares the same family with another plant I love, the Hoya. They are both considered to be a succulent vine. […]
11 Reasons Why Pothos is the Houseplant for You
This year, after moving back to San Diego, I decided to add some greenery to my apartment. Part of the green/brown thumb battle is choosing the right plant for both your situation and home environment. I decided to start by playing it safe – a beautiful Pothos houseplant was in the cards. I’m still a newbie when […]
Neoregelia Plant Care Tips: The Bromeliad With The Striking Foliage
Neoregelias, of which there are many species and varieties, are my favorite bromeliads. Why you ask? I love them for their striking foliage which comes in quite the array of colors and patterns. I grew them outdoors in my Santa Barbara garden and seeing these vibrant and interesting plants made me smile every time. This is […]
Vriesea Plant Care Tips: The Bromeliad With The Flaming Sword Flower
I’m talking about Vriesea splendens, or Flaming Sword, which is the Vriesea most commonly sold in the houseplant trade. The impressive foliage on this one is really the main draw, in my opinion anyway. I’m sharing these Vriesea plant care tips so you can keep yours looking as good as can be. MY LATEST VIDEOS […]
Repotting My Large Hoya Topiary
Oh my goodness, how I do love Hoyas! They’re such an easy and attractive houseplant to grow and when they flower, even more sweet. I had trained this plant on bamboo hoops 2 years ago and it has since grown like crazy. Time to spring into action and get to repotting my large Hoya topiary. This Hoya carnosa […]
How to Propagate Hoyas
Hoyas are great houseplants. There are four ways to propagate Hoyas. Two ways are easy and two are tricky and can be time-consuming. I love Hoyas and know this for sure: if I have 1 of them, then I want more. There are so many fun species and varieties of Wax Plants on the market making it […]