Dracaena, also known as the dragon tree, corn plant or more recently as Sansevieria, is one of the most popular houseplants out there. It’s appreciated for its very easy care and is considered beginner-proof, but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible to run into issues with yours. If your Dracaena isn’t looking its best, suffering from … Read more
Is your string of pearls (Curio rowleyanus, previously Senecio rowleyanus) succulent not looking its best? You’re not alone. Even many seasoned houseplant enthusiasts struggle with this decorative but notoriously fussy species. Below, we’ll go into 6 common issues with string of pearls, their causes and how to troubleshoot. Let’s figure out what’s wrong and get … Read more
The genus Philodendron contains a bunch of very popular houseplants, and it doesn’t look like this is about to change any time soon. In fact, with plenty of new cultivars being produced (‘Rojo Congo’, ‘Prince of Orange’, ‘Pink Princess’, ‘Birkin’), it looks like this plant is sure to maintain its top spot! Although Philodendron care … Read more
Have you obtained a Monstera houseplant with leaves that aren’t split? That’s normal! If they’re still young or haven’t been receiving enough light, fenestrated houseplants like Monstera might show normal foliage rather than leaves with holes. But if you’re dreaming of a wonderfully holey specimen, you’re probably asking yourself: When do Monstera leaves split? Let’s … Read more
Peace lilies from the genus Spathiphyllum are immensely popular houseplants. Not surprising, given their lovely white flowers and low light needs. A peace lily can be grown by a beginning houseplant enthusiast, but that doesn’t mean you can’t run into issues. For starters, they’re considered drama queens when it comes to water, ‘fainting’ by drooping … Read more
If your beloved Monstera deliciosa houseplant suddenly starts sprouting dead-looking brown growths, it can be easy to worry. Is your plant in trouble? Nope, it’s probably just Monstera aerial roots! Let’s go into what aerial roots are, their function, and if you should leave them on your plant or not. What are Monstera aerial roots? … Read more
If you look closely at one of your prized houseplants and suddenly discover a bunch of fuzzy dots, it can be easy to freak out. We all hate seeing bugs, and these ones are among the most annoying of all: mealybugs. Mealybugs on plants are common, but often difficult to deal with. What should you … Read more
Some of the most popular houseplants out there are the species in the genus Monstera, especially Monstera deliciosa and Monstera adansonii. Luckily these show-stoppers are pretty easy to care for, but problems can unfortunately always pop up. What should you do if your Monstera is struggling? Let’s go into 12 of the most common problems … Read more
If you’re the proud owner of a beautiful spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum), it can be pretty disheartening to see your plant’s health seemingly decline. What causes brown tips on a spider plant? And what can you do about it? Find out everything you need to know about brown tips on spider plants, their causes and … Read more
Many people have a love-hate relationship with Calathea. Also known as prayer plants, they have a reputation for being fussy and hard to care for, which is why the genus is not usually recommended for beginners. However, once you figure out what works for your plants, they can be an absolute delight to have in … Read more