I had finally reached a breaking point and couldn’t take it any longer. It was time for a succulent beheading. My Graptopetalum paraguayense is my oldest plant going on about 3 years. When I first bout this little sprout I…
I don’t know if this has happened to you, but I have picked up a plant at the nursery marked, “succulent” or “houseplant”, got it home to find out that I already had this variety. One genera that trips me…
Drasera spatulata, otherwise known as, ‘Spoonleaf Sundew’ is the carnivorous plant that you never knew you needed. Its easy care and beautiful growth makes this the perfect starter plant for your carnivorous plant collection. I frequently pick up plants that…
The SuburbanSill plant collection has grown leaps and bounds since I started this blog in the fall of 2018. My plant shelf is overflowing with rescued plants, new propagation and old plant friends so it only felt right to have…
The Adromischus cristasus, commonly known as “Key Lime Pie” or Crinkle Leaf Plant” is one of my favorite, easy going, succulents. It grows leaves that look like puffy pillows of green topped off with scalloped tips like a pie crust….
Oxalis Triangularis, commonly known as “Purple Shamrock” is a great pop of color for any garden bed or landscaping, but why not enjoy this stunning plant all year around as an adorable houseplant. This unique plant can be hard to…
That’s right, I bought a Venus Fly Trap kit. The same one you see sitting dusty on the shelves at your local, big box, hardware store. I am always on the hunt for plant projects that I can do with…
The Alocasia has quickly become my new favorite plant. I love the site of a new leaf and the way it unfurls on top of their long, skinny stems. They are modern and clean in appearance with bright and bold…
If winter has got you down, one way to battle seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is to take a trip to your local botanical garden. It’s a warm and sunny place filled with greenery that will transport you back to summer….
My plant adventures include a desire to learn as much as I can about plant identification. Plant identification is not an easy game to play. This post is all about plant names and what they can tell you about the…
