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There are many benefits to raising houseplants. Benefits such as mental health, fresh air, homed decor and the list goes on. However, raising mother nature does not come easy and not all houseplants are right for YOUR house. Here we discuss how to choose the right plant for your home, how to nurture that plant and what to do if it falls out of love with you.
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…
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…
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…
Dieffenbachia is a genus of plant with big bouncy leaves painted with cream and green coloration making for beautiful indoor foliage. A simple to care for plant that thrives in medium light requiring frequent waters or evenly moist soil, but…
I love ferns. The way their fronds unfurl with their unique shape and beautiful green foliage, what is not to love. I have an extra special place in my heart for the maidenhair fern. It’s leaves are bouncy and soft…
Scroll down for growth update below! Typically I stay away from house plants such as the croton. Their rainbow foliage acts like a beacon to my plant sensibilities, but I have learned that bright leaves mean that heartbreak is a…
Online you will find numerous articles talking about the ease of sanseviera propagation. The tales are not all false, but there is one thing that most of these post left off and that is how long it actually takes. I…
