Many houseplants like to stay in the pot they were bought in, sometimes for years, but from time to time, your plant will get large enough or root bound enough that it is time to replant. Or your plant might have babies that need to start their own home. There are a few signs that …
This Birdsnest Sansevieria is one of my favorite houseplants (and that is saying something since I, Amanda, have over 60). Sometime last year, I noticed two baby shoots growing out of the side. I was ecstatic. I checked with Judy, our FGS houseplant coach, and asked her whether I should divide it or wait. She …
You love houseplants, but your home or office space doesn’t get a lot of light. Are there plants that do well in low light? If so, which ones and how should you care for them? If you are asking these questions, we have a few suggestions for you in this post. (Find out more about …
It’s that time of year to do some reorganizing, decluttering, and deep cleaning. We know you will likely take care of the usual–closets, junk drawers, under the bed–but there is one area we think you might overlook–your HOUSEPLANTS! Yes, indeedy. From time to time, your houseplants need a deep cleaning as well. If you love …
Perennials–I think most of us know that they come back year after year, which is why we love them so much, but a lot of people falsely presume that all perennials are deciduous. Actually, many perennials are evergreen and will provide color all year long. To help you, we decided to suggest some perennials that …
Knowing how much light your plant needs and how much light you have to offer a plant can be a challenge or even downright confusing. So we are going to simplify it and clear things up a bit. But here’s the disclaimer: there are general guidelines we can give you, but the fact of the …
Prior to starting here in January 2018, my houseplant collection consisted of one very pathetic pothos with four, maybe five leaves, that sat on the top of the commode in my kids’ bathroom. In college, I did have a jade plant that lived for a few years, only because of severe neglect (a jade is …
If you are looking for a houseplant to do well in medium to low light, the Aglaonema, also known as a “Chinese Evergreen” is a perfect choice. It’s easy to care for and offers beautiful foliage. Perhaps you have an Aglaonema already and it is not thriving the way you would like it to. Whether …
Calathea are some of our most beautiful houseplants. They are also known as a “Peacock Plant”, a “Zebra Plant”, or a “Rattlesnake Plant” (my least favorite of the titles). Some are even called a “Prayer Plant” because their leaves lift high as the evening approaches and then drop again in the morning. Their leaves almost …
Scented geraniums, a cousin of “common” geraniums, are less showy visually but are a great addition to your garden for their heavenly fragrance and uses. They are categorized as an herb, but they do produce flowers. The flowers are more delicate than the flowers of an annual geranium. But no worries–these beauties aren’t grown for …
