Monstera Deliciosa History / Plant Stories

Find out about the history of Monstera deliciosa (Swiss cheese plant). Discover where the plant comes from and about its native habitat and growth habits. Also discover how the plant creates delicious fruit...

Houseplants Prone to Brown Leaf Tips

Find out what plants are most prone to brown leaf tips. Plants with long, strappy leaves tend to be the most affected by brown leaf tips. Plants that often get brown leaf tips include Dracaenas, spider...

Houseplant Crown: What it is and Why it’s so Important

Find out what the houseplant crown is and why it’s so important. The crown is where the stem and roots meet and where all new growth comes from. If the houseplant crown isn’t healthy, the roots...

How to Propagate (Root) Succulents: Part 1

Find out how the secret to preparing succulent cuttings for propagating. It’s necessary to let succulent cuttings harden off so that they can form roots when you plant them. Find out where to cut them...

How to Get Houseplants to Absorb Water Quickly

Does water overflow in your houseplant pots when you water instead of sinking into the soil? This trick will help the water absorb quickly.#healthyhouseplants #indoorplantcare #wateringplants #dracaenacare...

How and Why to Foliar Feed Houseplants

Find out how to use foliar feeding on your houseplants. When you feed houseplants through their leaves, this allows them to soak up fertilizer more rapidly than through the soil. This video explains how to...

No. 1 Reason to Repot Houseplants Regularly

The No. 1 reason to repot houseplants on a regular basis may surprise you.#healthyhouseplants #houseplanttips #indoorplantcare #repottingplants...

Why You Want to use Worm Compost on Your Houseplants

Worm compost (castings) is one of the best amendments you can add to your houseplant soil. Find out just how nutritious vermicompost is for your indoor garden. Worm castings feed the soil and houseplant...

Why You Want to Use Orchid Bark for Your Orchids

If you buy orchids that are planted in moss, you want to repot them in orchid bark. Find out why you want to use orchid bark for your orchids. Orchids are epiphytes, which means they naturally grow on trees,...

Why You Shouldn’t Fertilize Soon after Repotting

Find out the reasons why you don’t want to fertilize after repotting. Doing so could harm your houseplant.#healthyhouseplants #houseplantcare #planttips #plantparenthood...

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