Ferns in the Shower
Creating a fern garden inside my shower
Creating a fern garden inside my shower
My snake plants enjoy getting a shower outdoors on occasion. This time, I had the privilege of working with Lee Valley Tools to review their Hozelock Pico Reel – a compact sprayer, perfect for small spaces.
Installing a metal trellis to support your Monstera deliciosa.
Here are a few books that I’ve thoroughly enjoyed – they’ll inspire a sense of awe about the intelligence of plant life!
A post about my techniques and adventures with starting Oxalis triangularis from bulbs I purchased on eBay.
At some point, you’ll have to prune and propagate your plants. Here’s how to do it in style!
The plant nursery is a very different place compared to your home. Understanding these differences is the key to knowing how to care for your house plants.
A tour of Elspeth & Blake’s house plants.
I call this a vintage snake plant because I got it from an elderly lady who had received it as a propagation from her grandmother. So it is essentially a clone from the early 1900’s.
In the true spirit of ‘House Plant Journal’, here is a complete account of my relationship with my Monstera deliciosa:
For anyone who understands plant biology, this is a loaded question – read on to find out why…
Problem: the original philodendron silver plant is looking quite bare near the pot but still has several healthy vines – this is completely a matter of opinion, if you like the way your plant looks, then no need to change it.
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Disclaimer: this is a paid partnership between Soltech Solutions and House Plant Journal. The products were given to House Plant Journal to provide an honest
If you want to develop strong fundamentals in plant care, my book and online course will guide you in the right direction.
Prerequisite: Light Meter Without a light meter, you’ll never be able to make sense of how much light your plants are getting. It’s like buying
Famous last words heard by houseplants: “Bright indirect light?” This spot seems bright enough. Are you using GROW LIGHTS? Go to this page: Your interior
The smart way to get a clear understanding of light is to use a light meter AND relate the readings to your surroundings.
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The Rabbit Foot Fern (Davillia fejeensis) has to be my absolute favorite fern! I actually have two that have each been growing very well over
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Reference for grow light strengths by plant type
The Philodendron tortum is prized for its long, fern-like leaves the get larger with each new leaf. I have documented my P. tortum over a
3 helpful tips in your fight against mealybugs
Scale is an interesting pest: most people notice them when they see little domes stuck to the stem or any ridges along a leaf. The
Being able to catch an infestation at the earliest possible stage will give you the best chance at fully eradicating it. More Houseplant Pest Resources:–
The keys to successfully eradicating pests is early identification and persistent treatment People are often taught to identify spider mites only by the presence of
In the late fall season, grocery stores and nurseries are filled with colorful blooming plants, commonly called Christmas cactus or Thanksgiving cactus…or even Zygocatus. If
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Disclaimer: this is a paid partnership between Soltech Solutions and House Plant Journal. The products were given to House Plant Journal to provide an honest
I’m excited to partner with Dowan Ceramics to introduce and test their A-Pot self-watering houseplant pot! This is a paid partnership between Dowan Ceramics and