Why use Hydrogen peroxide for plants? This common household first aid and cleaning agent is also AMAZINGLY helpful for plants. It benefits both garden and houseplants. But in this post we focus on your houseplants. What is hydrogen Peroxide? Just regular ole water. Plus ONE extra molecule of oxygen. The chemical formulation is H2O2. It’s …
Alocasia Polly is a stunning plant with dramatically Arrow shaped leaves. The jagged edged leaves have strong white or silver contrasting veining against a glossy dark green leaf. This plant is commonly known as the African Mask plant. It gets to about 2 feet tall and wide at maturity. The Alocasia Amonzonia polly is part …
The nerve plant is a popular houseplant with striking green leaves and bright veining running through the leaves. This plant makes a great trailing, or table top plant. The nerve plant was first discovered in the 19th century by Botanists Sarah May and Elizabeth Fitton. The nerve plant grows in the South American rainforests and …
Calathea Dottie is a study in the simple and stunning. This Calathea has intensely contrasting color patterns. With very dark leaves (almost black) and a bright pink color pattern that runs up the leaf rib vein and around the leaf perimeter. This plant gives off a bit of an Emo vibe. Dark, gothic and lots …
In this Semi Hydroponic growing system Your plants roots settle into LECA balls and sip moisture and nutrients as the plant requires. Light Expanded Clay Aggregate is a great set up for plants with many advantages. However, This is a VERY different way of growing houseplants from nurturing them in soil. We go into all …
Monstera plants continue to be among the most popular houseplants. Growing a Monstera plant from seed can be a rewarding and exciting experience. You can easily purchase these large plants from your local greenhouse or nursery. Many big box stores also carry Monstera plants. However, growing these plants from seed is a fun and rewarding …
If you have a bit of space you can add one of these air filtering plants to your indoor living space. Did you know Plants help clean the air you breathe? They Do! Some plants do this better than others. So we created a list of some of the best air filtering plants. Unfortunately, Our …
Moss Poles are a specific type of plant pole. In addition to supporting your plant their designs also have other benefits for some climbing plants. Are they right for your plant? Let’s find out. Actually, Moss pole is a rather loose term. Moss poles are poles of sphagnum moss or coconut coir with supporting structures …
The Chinese Money Plant is an extremely popular houseplant with coin shaped green leaves. This plant is fairly easy to care for making it a great option for beginners. This plant is also referred to as Pilea Peperomiodes. It grows naturally in China along the base of the Himalayan mountains. The chinese money plant naturally …
LECA is more than just Light Expanded Clay Aggregate. It is a Semi Hydroponic or Hydroculture growing system. Plant pots that work well as Leca Pots allow your plant roots to self manage their water and nutrients. The LECA pot you use is an integral part of your success with semi hydroponic growing systems. For …
Leca for plants provides a beneficial substrate for nearly all houseplants. Plants that need a lot of oxygen in their roots will especially thrive in this planting medium. Leca clay balls provide an airy substrate for plants with access to water as the plant roots need it. Because the plant roots sips water off the …