There’s no denying it: Christmas cacti and poinsettias are the stars of the holiday season. Everyone loves them, everyone wants them during the holidays, and of course they decorate our homes, bringing joy and color. However, every year around this time, I swear I’m going to be the calm, collected plant person. But every year, … Read more
I always say that the Christmas cactus is one of those plants that feels like a little family member. It sits there for months, looking polite and well-behaved, and then, suddenly, during the holidays, it starts blooming as if it had been saving up all year. But here’s the thing that matters to us for this … Read more
Aloe plants really look like they’re unkillable. You know, they give those tough and spiky desert plants vibes. However, you’ll be surprised to hear that they’re among the plants I see suffering the most on windowsills. I’ve had aloe go from “healthy and plump” to “sad and grayish” in one season because I got a … Read more
Snake plants (Sansevieria, now often called Dracaena) are practically foolproof. Even if you forget to water them, they are forgiving plants that won’t hold it against you. I have one by my window that went almost a month without water (I couldn’t water it due to a problem) and still looked healthy! But there is … Read more
Have you ever found yourself staring at a mushy and brown banana and wondering what to do with it? Instead of tossing it in the trash (or baking banana bread again), let me share a little trick a fellow plant-lover taught me: hang it in your garden. I know it sounds a bit bonkers, but … Read more
Have you ever walked into a room and been greeted by the refreshing smell of lemon? It’s one of my favorite little pleasures at home. I’m not talking about a spray or a candle either, I mean the real, living scent from a lemon plant I’ve been growing right in a cup on my windowsill. … Read more
Christmas is coming, so let’s chat about Christmas trees, one of those symbols that simply can’t be missing during the holidays. Over the years, I’ve learned a few must-do checks that make the whole experience smoother (and save you from some “oops” moments). And if you’ve got a fake tree, stick around for a few … Read more
Many people love herbs, not only for cooking but also for many other uses. However, I am aware that it can sometimes be tiring to have many plants in the house to take care of. Well, guess what? You can grow many tasty herbs using nothing but water, and keep them going all year long. … Read more
Hey there, plant friend! Today, we will talk about one of my favorite houseplants: the Christmas cactus. There’s something utterly satisfying about coaxing a new plant out of an old one, isn’t there? I remember staring at my Christmas cactus last year, thinking, “Imagine multiplying you for everyone I know!” Turns out, it’s not magic, … Read more
Ever since I brought home my first peace lily, I’ve been that person who geeks out over houseplants. These plants have followed me from apartment to apartment, and I honestly can’t get enough of them. But is it good or bad to keep them in the house? Let’s find out what effects they can have. … Read more