How to Grow Beautiful Orchids? Learn Their Language
Many plant parents talk to their houseplants. I also secretly talk to them. :o) In my mind, I express my gratitude, admiration or apology to them. When I go to water my plants, I greet them. Have you ever noticed that houseplants are not only good listeners, but they can sometimes be – even…
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Plant Journal: Ficus benjamina (Weeping Fig)
"I'm not a fan of changes. That's when I shed leaves like a fussy celebrity. If it feels like home somewhere though, I thrive happily and grow beautiful green foliage."
6 Hanging Plants I Need in 2022
I’ve been living with more than one houseplant for quite some time. I consider the best place for my plants to be one of my bright windowsills. But when I run out of these spots, I start walking and pondering on other great places for my green roommates. My ideas have been going…
Plant Journal: Monstera adansonii (Adanson’s Monstera)
Hello, I’m Adanson’s Monstera. Everyone says my leaves look like Swiss cheese. When I’m happy, they shimmer with a pearly shine. I love life! Scientific name: Monstera adansoniiCommon name: Adanson’s MonsteraOther names: Swiss cheese plant, Swiss cheese vine, Monkey Mask, Five holes plant, Adanson’s monsteraFamily: Araceae (arum family) Description Adanson’s Monstera is a popular climbing plant from…
My monstera is weeping! Why are there droplets on the leaves?
As you already know from my previous article, I didn’t do anything special to my new monstera when I got it. But in the evening I noticed something strange. My monstera started shedding tears from its leaves! Is it sad already? Or is it sweating? The newly acquired plant was satisfied in terms…
I was given a plant! What now? Should I repot it?
For Valentine’s Day, I was given a houseplant! Monstera deliciosa. That means my other half knows me well. I also understand it as a wink that the number of plants in our home is still tolerated, therefore it can get higher… Have you become a plant parent? Have you been gifted a plant? If only there was…