Watering succulents can seem simple. And it is. However, succulents, like all indoor plants, appreciate proper soil, drainage, and watering habits that are best suited to them. For Beginner Plant parents succulents are fantastic. Of course you want them. There are SO many varieties of succulents. You can buy adorable pots for succulents that are …
Houseplants have exploded in popularity and have a prominent place in home decor. This beginner guide to houseplant care will help you keep your plants thriving. In the last 5 years houseplants have found their way back into many homes. What started as a simple home decor trend with plastic plants, has now blossomed into …
The most common indoor plant pests do varying degrees of damage to our houseplants. sometimes they can do a LOT of damage to our houseplants. Anyway, Who wants nasty bugs in the house? They are ugly, creepy and annoying to deal with. We complied our complete list of the most common indoor pests and how …
The Sansevieria Cylindrica plant is a plant with long cylindrical shaped leaves that have green and gray colors. This plant is a succulent that is often called the African Spear Plant or Cylindrical Snake Plant. The Cylindrica can be found in the tropical regions of South Africa. Like most snake plants and succulents, the Sansevieria …
The Hens and Chicks Plant (Sempervivum tectorum) has MANY other names. This adorable evergreen flowering succulent has a long and rich history with humans. Humans have loved and grown various kinds of hens and chicks plants for thousands of years. Historically, it’s known as the common houseleek. Other colorful terms for it are St. George’s Beard, …
Peace lilies are a wonderful plant to add to your houseplant collection. With over 40 varieties available you are sure to find one you love. The Domino peace lily is a great houseplant. Read on to find out more about it. Domino Peace lily (Spathiphylum Domino) is an attractive variegated Peace Lilly. The beautiful glossy …
The Peace Lily Plant (Spathiphyllum) is a beautiful and popular houseplant that grows well both indoors and outdoors. This beautiful plant has been a popular houseplant for decades. This plant is native to Venezuala and Columbia where they grow in warm and tropical conditions. In 1870 the Peace lily was introduced to parts of Europe. …
Ponytail palm care is incredibly simple. This is truly a set it and forget it indoor plant or small tree. Plant hobbyists will have no trouble maintaining the bottle palm. It is a perfect gift for the beginner plant parent. Find a good placement, give it a good well draining soil and leave it alone. …
It’s no secret that we absolutely love houseplants here at The Contented Plant. I’m always looking for more reasons to add additional greenery into my home. I wanted to know all of the possible benefits that my beautiful plants bring to my home. If you’ve been around the houseplant world for a little while you …
Ficus benjamina is an elegant tropical tree native to Asia and Australia. In nature it can grow upwards of 100 feet tall. It naturalizes easily in tropical climates and sometimes is invasive as a landscape tree. The Benjamin Fig has large roots that can cause trouble in city yards and street landscapes. If you live …
