Never allow your House Plant to stand in a saucer of water for more than an hour or two! City water is treated with chemicals for your safety, however most House Plants don't like chlorine or fluoride, so it's a very good idea to allow the water to sit in an open container for at...
The first step in safeguarding my plant involves regular inspections. I make it a habit to examine the leaves and stems frequently, looking for any signs of trouble such as discoloration, wilting, or tiny insects. Early detection is crucial; catching issues before they escalate can save my plan...
The Zamioculcas zamiifolia plant, more commonly known as the ZZ plant, is an easy-to-grow and care-for indoor plant that displays small glossy green foilage on stems that can grow up to 3 ft long indoors. Colors can range from almost yellow to black making an interesting plant for your...
Thinking of adding a ZZ plant to your indoor garden? These hardy houseplants have surged in popularity for a number of reasons. In this article, gardening expert and houseplant enthusiast Madison Moulton walks through how to plant, grow and care for ZZ plants!
How to Water Water plants with room-temperature water. Cold water can be a shock to a houseplant’s roots—like sticking your toes into an ice bath! Use filtered water if your tap water contains high amounts of minerals or chemicals. Fluoride can cause the leaf tips of some houseplants,...
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We are here to help you when choosing house plants. This happens often when we buy a plant based on its appearance, primarily, without considering if the room the plant will reside in is right for it and if we can provide the care it requires. Consider Room Conditions If you are ...
Just about any plant may be grown in a container throughout it's entire life. This is true whether the plant is classified as a house plant, a perennial, an annual, shrub or tree. The Benefits of Planters Growing your plants in containers provides you with a few options that are unavail...
ZZ makes a great room accent and practically thrives on neglect. This easy-going houseplant is forgiving if you forgetto water, tolerates low light, and rarely needs fertilized. Want more? It also seems to shrug off pests. Growing from rhizomes, it has thick, upright stems bearing narrow,...
You say you can’t grow anything. You don’t have a green thumb and you kill every houseplant that dares to enter your house. Have you tried bringing home a ZZ plant?