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
Given their gorgeous foliage and stunning flowers, orchids like the popular Phalaenopsis and Dendrobium can be found in many households all over the world. Although most of the most common orchids are not too difficult to grow, green thumbs and seasoned pros alike struggle at times when it seems like their orchid is dying. There … Read more
The fiddle leaf fig (Ficus lyrata) is one of the most popular houseplants out there right now. Not surprising, since these indoor trees add a beautiful green touch to any interior! But what do you do if your fiddle leaf fig is not looking too happy? Brown spots on fiddle leaf fig leaves are a … Read more
If you’ve managed to obtain your very own Pilea peperomioides, the last thing you want is to run into any issues. When you’re growing houseplants problems are unfortunately bound to arise sooner or later, though. A plant can be damaged, carry bugs or be placed in a less than ideal location in your home. Luckily, … Read more
