The ZZ plant is one of the hardiest houseplants you can find. It’s one of the reasons they’re so popular! They can tolerate abuse and are very low maintenance, so they are a great choice for busy people or those who don’t have a lot of experience with plants. However, they do have a limit...
Propagating blueberries is an easy and rewarding process. If you are trying to scale into a commercial operation or just want to have more berries, it is important to understand the blueberry propagation process and the best practices for growing healthy and productive blueberry bushes. The key steps are to select the best mother plant,...
Growing blueberry bushes from seed can be both rewarding and money-saving. When you grow blueberry bushes from seed, you can save money on buying starter plants from a nursery. Additionally, you can save money on the cost of blueberries in the future by harvesting your own from your own home-grown blueberry bushes. Growing blueberry bushes...
Orchids are a popular flowering plant that many people love to have in their homes. They come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors, making them a great choice for any aesthetic. There are over 28,000 varieties of orchids, so you can always find the perfect one for your home. Orchids are surprisingly easy...
Air plants (Tillandsia spp.) are a genus of flowering plants in the bromeliad family native to the forests, mountains, and deserts of Central and South America. They are epiphytes, meaning they grow without soil, using their roots only for anchoring themselves to other plants or surfaces. They absorb moisture and nutrients through their leaves and...
A croton plant is a type of evergreen shrub or small tree that is native to tropical regions. It is known for its colorful foliage, which can be green, yellow, red, orange, purple, or bronze. Crotons are popular as houseplants because of their bright and varied foliage. When crotons aren’t properly cared for, though, they...
Growing peace lilies is an incredibly rewarding experience, with their deep green foliage and white flowers being a beautiful addition to any space. The sense of accomplishment you get from successfully growing a peace lily is unparalleled. However, it can be a bit unnerving when your peace lily just won’t flower. You’ve done everything right,...
Growing aloe can be a very rewarding experience. Not only is it a beautiful and low-maintenance houseplant, but it has many practical uses as well. The gel inside its leaves can be applied to the skin to heal burns and wounds. However, when aloe suddenly turns yellow and fails to thrive, it can be quite...
Growing and propagating different varieties of pothos is a very fun and rewarding experience. Watching the vines of a pothos grow and the plant propagate can be an amazing experience. The different varieties mean that there is something for everyone, whether you prefer a bright solid color or a bright variegated one. It can be...
Have you ever wanted to take a piece of a dolphin, plant it, and grow more dolphins? If so, I have bad news and good news. The bad news is: that’s not how you make more dolphins. The good news is: there’s a plant called a string of dolphins that can be propagated in a...
Swedish Ivy is one of my favorite houseplants to grow. It’s pretty tough and resilient and the foliage is just lovely, with its light green leaves with yellow to white edges. Propagating a new Swedish Ivy plant is pretty easy and a great activity if you just can’t get enough of this amazing plant. In...
The Zebra Plant (Aphelandra squarrosa) is a tropical evergreen shrub that is native to Brazil. It has large, glossy green leaves with bright yellow veins and a zebra-like white stripe in the middle. Its stems are upright and it produces yellow and white flowers in clusters that look like candles. The Zebra Plant is a...
