The Houseplant Guru Blog
How to Grow and Care for Spanish Moss
After seeing Spanish moss in the trees in the south, have you wondered if you could grow it as a houseplant? You can and I have.
I Learned Something New This Week. Roses Dont’ Have Thorns. What?!
I learned something new this week. Roses don’t have thorns and my mind is blown! Did you know this? It’s crazy to me.
Jurassic Series Rex Begonias? Have You Grown One? They are AMAZING!
If you haven’t seen the Jurassic series of Rex begonias, you are missing out. These Rex begonias are amazing. My two year old looks great!
What Are Phorophytes and How Are They Helpful to Other Plants?
What the heck are phorophytes and how are they helpful to other plants. Their role is important but isn’t often thought about. Read on!
Your Plant May Be a Lusus and Sometimes That is a Good Thing
Did you know that your plant may be a lusus? What is that? Is it a bad thing? It depends. But most likely it will be a good thing.
Plant Protection Can Be Dangerous. Spines and Sap Are No Joke
Did you know plant protection can be dangerous? Plants have spines and some have sap that is no joke. It can be painful and dangerous.
How to Care For The Fern Leaf Orchid Cactus, Selenicereus chrysocardium
Have you seen a plant that looks like a fern and is called a fern, but it has a rubbery feeling leaf? It may be Selenicereus chrysocardium.
Jungle Cacti Have Cladodes, But What Are They Doing For The Plant?
What are cladodes and what do they do for your jungle cactus? It may surprise you what they are and what they do for the plant!
The Queen of the Night Flower is Mysterious and Interesting
Have you seen the Queen of the Night blooming? It is so gorgeous and I recently did a time-lapse of it blooming.
Fishtail Palms Flower From The Top of The Plant to The Bottom
Fishtail palms do have leaves that look like goldfish tails. They also have flowers that start at the top of the plant and end at the bottom.
I Can’t Believe I Found Scale on My Phalaenopsis Orchid Flowers
I have never seen scale on my orchid flowers until this week. On the foliage, yes. So I was surprised to see it on the flowers.
Alsobia dianthiflora and How to Care for It
Have you ever seen one these endearing purple polka dotted flowers? It is the alsobia, a relative of the African violet and easy to care for.
Shield Fronds of the Oakleaf Basket Fern Look Like Fall Oak Leaves
The oakleaf basket fern is so cool and if you see one, it will be obvious to you why they are called that. It is an amazing epiphytic fern.
Please Tell Me Why My Houseplant’s Leaves Are Turning Yellow
Are you finding your plant has a yellowing leaf or maybe a few? What does that mean? Is your plant dying? Is it too dry? Too wet? Too cold?
How Do Drainage Material and Perched Water Table Affect Your Plant?
Do you use “drainage material” in the bottom of your pots? Did you know it isn’t necessary and may be detrimental to your plant?
When and Where Do I Cut The Bloom Stem Off My Phalaenopsis Orchid?
When your phalaenopsis orchid is done blooming are you confused about where to cut the flower stalk or whether to cut it at all? Read on.
How to Care for The Hoya pubicalyx Or Harlequin Porcelain Vine
Do you have a Hoya publicalyx or Harlequin Porcelain Vine? Are you wondering how to take care of it so it is healthy and blooms? Read on.
Did You Know Honeydew Isn’t Just a Melon But Can Mean Plant Problems?
Do you have a sticky substance on your plants? This is an indication that there is an inset problem present.
Did You Know There is a Houseplant With Vibrant Orange Foliage?
Did you know there is a houseplant with vivid orange foliage and it isn’t a croton? I love this cousin of the ubiquitous spider plant.
What are Those Tiny Opaque Dots on The Back of Cissus amazonica?
Have you noticed small opaque dots on your plant leaves? Did you panic and think you had bugs? Read on to find out what they are.
Did You Know Second Floor Plant Care May Be Different Because It Is Warmer?
Did you know second floor plants may need different care than your first floor plants? Seems weird, right? It’s true.