Placing your houseplant in front of a window doesn’t necessarily mean it will get enough light. This blog will help you pick out the best north-facing window plants. The hours of sunlight and the intensity of sunlight will change based on the direction of your window. This is due to Earth rotating…

It’s important to know the type, amount, and intensity of light coming through your window. This will help you select the best east-facing window plants. The number of hours of sunlight and the intensity of sunlight varies based on the direction of your window. This is due to Earth rotating on its…

Choosing the right spot for your plant, or the right plant for your spot, is all about the light. To select the best west facing window plants, you need to understand the source, amount, and intensity of light. The number of hours of sunlight and the intensity of sunlight vary based on the…

Choosing the right spot for your plant, or the right plant for your spot is all about the light. To select the best southwest-facing window plants, you need to understand the source, amount, and intensity of light. The number of hours of sunlight and the intensity of sunlight varies based on the…

In the last several blogs I have been writing about the light you can expect to receive from each window direction (north, south, east, and west). Many things affect the amount of light your window gets, not just window direction. I recently purchased a smart plant monitor to help me assess the…

I'm a longtime Pothos fanatic. Presently I have many Golden Pothos, Marble Queen Pothos, Neon Pothos, and Satin Pothos. When you have so many it can be hard to find the optimal spot for them all. That can cause your pothos to have small leaves or stretched-out leggy growth. Follow…

Philodendrons are fun and easy plants. They are extremely diverse looking, with some sporting different leaf shapes, sizes, and colors. The Prince of Orange Philodendron is a hybrid philodendron or self-heading, which basically just means that it's not vining like other philodendrons. I grabbed a…

I find all Philodendrons to be fun and easy houseplants. They are extremely diverse looking, with some sporting different leaf shapes, sizes, and colors. The Philodendron Birkin is a hybrid philodendron or self-heading. That means it grows in more of a vertical pattern and not vining like other…

Monstera Deliciosas are a popular vining houseplant. They are well known for their split leaves, which is not an issue, but a desirable trait. Monstera plants are also relatively fast growers that are easy to care for. A significant factor in helping your Monstera Deliciosa develop fenestration …

Snake Plants are one of the longest mainstays in terms of popular houseplants. They've been a part of home, office, and shopping mall decor for many decades. Snake Plants are often considered one of the easiest plants to care for and they're excellent plants for beginners. They generally sport long…

Croton Plants are prized for their vibrant and colorful foliage. They’re a popular choice among plant enthusiasts. I’ve owned several over the years but due to downsizing one kept two, a Croton Petra and a Gold Dust Croton. While Crotons do love light, and the require it in order for their foliage…