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Easiest Maranta to Grow
Some of the prettiest houseplants out there include the Maranta plants. Also known as prayer plants, these uniquely patterned beauties are relatively easy to care for and much more forgiving than other plants…
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Is Maranta Lemon Lime Toxic to Cats?
There’s no denying that the beautiful, vibrant Lemon Lime Maranta (Maranta leuconeura’ Lemon Lime’) is a stunning addition to any home and space. And, especially compared to many other plants in the same…
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How to Stop Your Cat From Eating Your Houseplants
There are typically two types of cats: ones that couldn’t care less about houseplants around your home and ones who will stop at nothing to chomp on their beautiful foliage. Chances are, if…
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Why Does My Stromanthe Have Brown Tips?
If you’ve ever seen a Stromanthe houseplant, whether the jaw-dropping Triostar, the stunning Magicstar, or even the regular green Sanguinea species, you know the foliage is the star of the show. It’s what…
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Calathea versus Ctenanthe: What’s the Difference?
Ctenanthe often do not get the press they deserve, especially compared to plants within their own family like Calatheas and even Marantas. You may even see a Ctenanthe mislabelled at a plant store…
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Why are Calatheas Difficult to Grow? (Complete Growing Guide)
Has this happened to you? You see a Calathea in the store and your jaw drops. The foliage, the colors, the structure is undeniably stunning. You’re not really sure what this plant is,…
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Are Calatheas Good Beginner Plants?
If you are familiar with houseplant-related content online, you may notice on plant genus notably absent from lists of plants that are good for beginners. Calatheas have a reputation for being challenging to…
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Calathea versus Stromanthe: Spot the Difference!
If you have ever seen a striking, green or patterned foliage plant in a garden centre with stunning red or purple backing to its leaves, which fold up at night, it probably had…
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Houseplants With Heart-Shaped Leaves Your Inner Romantic Will Love!
The best part about houseplants is that they come in just about all shapes and sizes, and there’s a plant that just about everyone will love! Leaf shape, structure, colours, sizes, there is…
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Can You Repot Your Houseplant During The Winter?
The colder, darker winter months often mean that houseplant hobbyists can give their houseplant care routine a bit of a rest. Houseplants typically slow their growth in the winter, due to lower light…
