If you’ve got your first one, like me, you may be wondering how long air plants live. Air plants, also known as Tillandsia, have different lifespans depending on the species, growing conditions, and care they receive. The Tillandsia air plant is a relatively easy plant for starters and seasoned gardeners alike. Learn the best care…
Living in Pennsylvania, it’s not as warm as I’d like it to be for a good chunk of the year. In fact, it’s not as warm as some of our plants would like it to be, either. Point in case – this lovely lime tree I acquired in summer of 2022. The previous owner was…
My dad loves growing new plants from clippings and he gave me and my grandmother pieces of his Pothos. My grandmother passed away in early 2022, but I inherited one of her houseplants – a Pothos in water, no soil at all! Just as she’d left it, her Pothos grew beautifully in a clear glass…
Have you ever tried to propagate pothos? Over the winter, my dad gave me some pothos cuttings from the houseplant in his sunroom. He assured me that propagating pothos in water was a simple task I could do at home. I simply imitated his methods on how to propagate pothos, and before I knew it,…
In a crazy stroke of luck, my daughters’ school district closed schools on my birthday due to the weather. In our area, it ended up being nothing more than rain so we decided to venture out for a fun activity – the Glick’s Greenhouse succulent potting party! We had such an amazing time at Glick’s,…
I never knew how easy it would be to make more plants whenever I wanted them. Propagating succulents from leaves that fall is a new obsession of ours! After attending a succulent planting workshop, my life has never been the same. Learning how to propagate succulents from leaves was way easier and more foolproof than…
Polka dot plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya or Hypoestes sanguinolenta) can grow indoors or outdoors, depending on the time of year and climate. Learn about polka dot plant care to discover its light requirements, watering needs, and best soil type. Knowing about hypoestes care gives you an edge in keeping your polka dot plant alive. This plant…
Christmas cactus houseplants offer beautiful winter blooms indoors and barely require any maintenance. As they grow bigger, though, you should plan on transplanting Christmas cactus into a bigger pot for a healthier plant! Replanting Christmas cactus plants is something you can generally do in a matter of minutes. As long as you have some potting…
Enhance your home’s peaceful vibes with a balanced plant room aesthetic! No matter if you have a dedicated, aesthetic plant room (LUCKY!) or simply show off accent plants throughout the different rooms, plants make everything better. While decorating your house with plants, keep in mind the amount of space and light you have available. You…
For a fun indoor gardening activity, try propagating Christmas cactus from cuttings! One can never have too many houseplants, after all. My dad gave me two beautiful Christmas cactus plants so I could have one and my best friend could have the other. We were finishing up a vacation down in Cape May County (NJ)…