Propagating Bromeliads: How to Remove & Pot Up Bromeliad Pups
Bromeliads grow outdoors in temperate climates and also make wonderful and easy houseplants. They bring color and beauty into our homes and liven and brighten up whatever space they’re in. The mother plant dies after flowering but produces pups (babies) before going through that cycle. Fortunately for us they’re very easy to propagate! I want […]
Propagating A ZZ Plant By Division: Getting 3 Plants From 1
I love ZZ Plants because they’re tough as nails, a snap to maintain and as handsome as can be. That glossy foliage steals my heart. Mine, which moved with me from California to Arizona last year, was starting to overtake its spot in the kitchen. Let’s just say that it’s enjoying the desert heat to […]
15 Easy To Grow Houseplants: Favorites That Are In It For The Long Haul
With our crazy and busy lives, aren’t we always looking for shortcuts and ways to create more free time? Who has an hour a day to take care of their indoor plants? I’ve compiled a list of 15 houseplants which are easy to maintain and not at all hard to grow. These green beauties are […]
How Well Do Houseplants Really Clean The Air?
Houseplants are an blissful addiction for me and I want at least 1 or 2 of them in every room. They make my house a home and really put a smile on my face. I never bought any of them with the purpose of detoxification. As I was preparing for this post and video it […]
How To Grow A Staghorn Fern Indoors
I’m serving up buckets of artsy plant fun here: Staghorn Ferns are just the right amount of cool with a dash of wackiness thrown in. They’re epiphytes, just like orchids and bromeliads, which means they grow on other plants in their native environment, which is the tropical rainforest. They do great outdoors in temperate climates but also make […]
Why Is My Bromeliad Plant Turning Brown & Looking Sick?
I get asked “why is my bromeliad plant turning brown” and “why is my bromeliad looking sick” every now and then. It’s time to do a post which addresses these concerns because there’s 1 reason which stands out above the others. There are many things which can cause houseplants (or plants in general) to turn brown. Here […]
A Touch Of Elegance: White Blooming Plants For Christmas
The holidays call for decorations to fill us with cheer and festivity during this season. Is there a better way to add beauty to your home other than with flowers? We think not! There are lots of flowering plants in all colors which are available during the holidays. Today we’ll focus on white blooming plants […]
Ideas For Displaying Succulents On Driftwood
Then, my attention turned to driftwood which I used for my various crafting projects – you’ll see some of them below. This post and video is a compilation of some of the most fun succulents and driftwood displays I’ve found around during nursery visits as well as some I’ve created. MY LATEST VIDEOS Big driftwood […]
Propagating My String Of Bananas Plant Is Fast & Easy
I pruned off a couple of trails, both about 6-8″ long, to propagate and then plant back in the pot. Planting the cuttings in straight succulent and cactus mix 1st in order to root them is what I wanted to do rather than plant them directly in the hanging pot. I have to climb on […]
Bromeliads 101: A Round-Up of Our Care Posts
Oh, you know how much I love Bromeliads – yes I do. What’s not to love? They’re easy-care, give off that groovy tropical vibe, come in vibrant colors and most have fabulous foliage. I always have at least 1 in my house in Tucson and grew lots of them in my Santa Barbara Garden. This is […]
Propagating a ZZ Plant: Rooting Stem Cuttings in Water
I divided my humungous ZZ Plant into 3 separate plants several months backs quite successfully, thank you very much. I’d never done this before so I was a bit apprehensive to have at it with the pruning saw and cut some of those big tubers in half. All of the plants are doing great which is a […]
Lucky Bamboo and Spider Mites: How To Prevent This Common Plant Pest
Plants and pests go together like macaroni and cheese – if you have one, the other is bound to make an appearance. My friend presented me with a sickly-looking Lucky Bamboo leaf and I knew right away what it was. As long as I was helping her out, I thought I’d share this with you […]