I have a pretty big Gold Dust Croton that I have grown from a wee little six-inch plant to over three feet tall (excuse the three-foot-tall toddler for scale in the background). It's actually three plants in the same pot, but not all of the plants are that tall. I've had a long-term goal of pruning…

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…

My old Monstera had a few yellow leaves recently, which made me think it would be nice to write a post about this might happen. I follow many plant subreddits and I can't tell you how many posts I see of people worried about yellow leaves. That's great though, right? Your plant is trying to tell…

My Pachira Aquatica is one of my older plants. It gains height and grows fairly quickly. In my case, every few years it eventually outgrows its space. When this happens, a good pruning is in order. If you have an overgrown Pachira Aquatics, follow this post and I'll go over my tips for Pachira…

I have a pretty big Burgundy Rubber Tree. When I was watering it recently I noticed one of the branches had put out some leaves that are curling. In an effort to help anyone else who might be experiencing this problem, I decided to write about it. Why are your Rubber Tree leaves curling? How do you…

Monstera Deliciosa is a vining plant that is native to tropical areas. They use aerial roots to stabilize themselves and grow vertically when possible. Most of us that keep Monsteras have houseplants also want them to grow vertically because otherwise, they take up way too much room. So what do you…

Most of the Norfolk Island Pines that I have seen sold as houseplants typically have multiple trunks. Sometime the trunks appear to branch off from one another at the based and other seem like entirely separate plant trunks that are potted and sold in the same pot. I'm not sure why that is Norfolk…

Many of you may have purchased your Euphorbia Trigona as a single stalk, just like me. They grow pretty rapidly, which is a plus. Sometimes they keep growing as a single column rather than branching out, but most of us desire that look of a well-branch Euphorbia Trigona. If you're wondering, why…

Over the past few months, I have noticed that my Fiddle Leaf Fig roots have begun to emerge from the top of the soil line. In fact, two very large roots are visible as you can see from the picture below. I've scoured the internet and done my research on this topic. I wanted to write a post to help…

Crotons are known for their ornate leaves. Their leaves come in many shapes, sizes, and color patterns. That being said, it can a bit concerning if your Croton's leaves are falling off. Crotons are known to be a bit dramatic though. In this post, I'll discuss the best practices of Croton Plant Care…

Philodendrons are popular house plants that you can find at many big box stores or your local nursery. They come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and leaf patterns. You may be lucky enough to live in growing zones 9-11, you can also grow them outdoors as a perennial plant. However, I will be…

The Crown of Thorns is my favorite low-maintenance indoor flowering plant. While the flowers aren't huge or overly ornate, I think they are very cute. They add a nice pop of color. And personally, my Crown of Thorns seems to bloom all year round, so you really can't beat that. When you have a…

My Burgundy Rubber Tree was getting big. So much so that I questioned whether it was time to repot it. It had been in the same pot for about three years. This particular plant has seven stalks and they have grown quite big compared to the eight-inch pot it was in. As you can see in the picture…

Crown of Thorns plants, or Euphorbia Milii, are popular succulent houseplants. You can typically find it at your local nursery or maybe the nearby home improvement store if you’re lucky. If you live in a warmer climate you may be able to grow them outdoors where they grow in a bushier format. The…

Pilea Peperomioides are cute little plants. They have uniquely shaped leaves that are circular. It's earned the nickname the sharing plant. When cared for correctly, it readily sprouts offshoots that can be plucked and easily turned into new Pileas.I'm writing this post about Pilea fertilizer…

Monstera Deliciosa plants were the must-have plant a few years ago. They're still quite popular as houseplants. What makes them popular is how quickly they grow, how big they can grow, and the fenestration (or holes) of the leaves. The proper watering technique is paramount for getting your…

First, I want to acknowledge that Monstera root rot sounds like the start of a tongue twister. This is a follow-up to my last post where I told the story of the Monstera left in my office during the pandemic. It ended up being both underwatered because no one had access to it for months and then…

Recently I have noticed my Burgundy Rubber Plant's roots have begun to emerge from the top of the soil line. In fact, quite a few pretty large roots are visible as you can see from the picture below. Out of concern, I've done a lot of internet sleuthing on this topic. I wanted to write a post to…

Once or twice a year my Rubber Plant gets a yellow leaf or two. Yellow leaves can be no big deal at all or it may be your plant telling you that you need to intervene. This post will cover some scenarios in which you might encounter yellow leaves and how to address them if need be.What Causes…

I have a pretty big Ficus Elastica with many trunks. When I was watering it recently I noticed some of the leaves are curling. In an effort to help anyone else who might be experiencing this problem, I decided to write about it. Why are your Ficus Elastica leaves curling? How do you fix and prevent…