Let’s talk about the awkward rooms. The ones with zero windows, or that sad little corner with very low light. In those kinds of spots, plants usually go in full of hope and come out crispy and offended. Good news though. There are plants that can handle low light. Just let me specify that it … Read more
So the holidays are over, the lights are down, but the poinsettia is still sitting on the table like something else is about to happen. Every year around January, people do the same thing. They stare at it, sigh, and (unfortunately) some people throw it away. Poinsettias get such a bad reputation for being temporary, … Read more
The holidays are over, the decorations are packed away, and now you’re left with a Christmas cactus that isn’t quite sure what to do with itself. I’ve been there, staring at my beloved Christmas cactus, wondering what’s next. As a fellow plant enthusiast, I thought I’d share a few friendly tips on what to do … Read more
Pothos is one of the first plants I ever had, and honestly, it makes you feel like a plant genius. It grows, it forgives, it looks good even when life is chaotic. It’s basically a low-drama plant that I always recommend to people who don’t wanna spend too much time gardening. However, even this plant … Read more
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