10 Plants For West Facing Windows
The shifting light in a west window makes it a challenging location to grow houseplants. It is simply too hot for many plants to survive while others end up with …
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15 Plants For a North Facing Window
Many people find growing houseplants in a north-facing window challenging. Yet, they can help clean the air, add visual interest to a room, and help you concentrate better. In almost …
26 Cat-Friendly Plants to Grow Indoors
I love my plants, but I also love my cats! Nothing is more important to me than the safety of Misty & Tobey (my pet cats)! When we first welcomed …
Why Are My Christmas Cactus Leaves Turning Yellow?
I have been trying to make my Christmas cactus bloom, but my plant also recently started getting yellow leaves instead of the bright green ones that it is supposed to …
10 Popular Christmas Houseplants (Care Tips)
Winter is a time when a lot of the color of the outdoor world has faded away. The leaves have fallen and white snow and grey skies are becoming more …
Why are my Christmas Cactus Flower Buds Falling?
I have been attempting to make my Christmas cactus look spectacular this year when all of my friends and family arrive for the holiday dinner that I am hosting. I …
Tips on Feeding Your Christmas Cactus
If you are like me, then you may have a Christmas cactus that bloomed beautifully in the past, but you are having a hard time getting the plant to bloom …
Dieffenbachia (Dumb Cane): Growing Guide for Dieffenbachia
The dieffenbachia plant, which is also commonly known as the dumb cane, is a plant that is known for its green and white foliage. It’s a plant that is pretty …
Growing Gorgeous Flowering Kalanchoe (Quick Guide)
The kalanchoe plant is a succulent that is commonly grown around the holidays. Unlike most winter-blooming plants, it has blooms that are red, pink, white, or yellow in color. The …
Baby’s Tears Plant: Growing Impressive Baby’s Tears (Soleirolia soleirolii)
Named because of its tiny leaves, Baby’s Tears (Soleirolia soleirolii) makes a beautiful hanging or terrarium plant in the home and a lush, emerald green outdoor carpet when planted in …
Growing Gorgeous Cape Primrose (Streptocarpus)
The Streptocarpus, also known as the Cape Primrose plant, is a delicate evergreen hybrid featuring velvet flowers and striking, deep-veined leaves. As a relative of the African violet, the Cape Primrose …
Boston Fern Care: Growing Beautiful Boston Fern Houseplants
Boston Ferns, or Nephrolepis exaltata, is a luscious, natural sword fern that grows in swampy or humid environments. As far as ferns go, having a Boston fern is rather easy …
Queen’s Tears: Growing and Caring for Queen’s Tears
The Bilbergia Nutans or Queen’s Tears is a stunning array of colors. The bromeliad has thick outward arching leaves that reach a length of about 15 inches. The plant produces …
Growing Painted Leaf Begonia (Rex Begonia)
Rex Begonia, also known as the painted leaf begonia or fancy leaf begonia, is a tropical perennial famous for its large, multicolored leaves. The outer edges of the leaf are …
Clivia Plant: Tips for Growing Beautiful Clivia Plants
Clivia is a beautiful flowering plant in the Amaryllis family which are native to South Africa. Their name was derived from Lady Charlotte Florentina Clive. They are gorgeous, visually desirable …
6 Tips to Get Rid of Fungus Gnats
Are you tired and annoyed of fungus gnats? In this guide, we go through some tips on how to get rid of fungus gnats for good! What are Fungus Gnats …
10 Beautiful Flowering Succulents
When it comes to my garden, I have always had an easy time growing any type of flowers that I wanted to grow. On the front side of my house, …
Best Pots for African Violets
So, you are growing African violets, and you want to plant some in pots around your home. There are a lot of different plant pot options to choose from, but …
20 Different African Violet Varieties (With Photos)
If you are interested in growing African violets, you will find that there are a number of different varieties that are easy to grow. Most of them prefer to grow …
Best African Violet Soil Mix
African violets can be difficult to grow when you are not prepared to give them the best care. Some of the care that you need to be aware of includes …