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Care Guides• Tropical Plants

Alocasia ‘Frydek’ Care: Water, Light, Soil, Size & More

Care Guides• Tropical Plants

Hoya <em>australis</em> ‘Lisa’: Care, Growth & Propagation

Care Guides• Tropical Plants

Alocasia Azlanii: An In-Depth Care & Growing Guide

A lush philodendron camposportoanum against a white background
Care Guides• Tropical Plants

Philodendron Camposportoanum: Complete Care Guide

December 20, 2022

The Philodendron camposportoanum, also called Philodendron campos, is considered one of the smallest species within the Philodendron genus. Its petite size and alluring foliage makes this…

A very large Ficus retusa in a green house
Care Guides• Tropical Plants

Ficus Retusa Care: Everything You Need To Know

December 19, 2022

The Ficus retusa is a prolific grower hailing from the Southeast Asian region of Malesia and the Malay archipelago. This tropical evergreen can be grown as…

A potted mature Cebu Blue pothos with growing support
Care Guides• Tropical Plants

Cebu Blue Pothos: Care, Lighting, Propagation & More

December 18, 2022

The Cebu Blue pothos is a stunning variety of pothos with lush leaves that are much more slender than most other pothos plants. While their natural…

A large philodendron rojo Congo with many mature green leaves and one new red leaf
Care Guides• Tropical Plants

Philodendron Rojo Congo: The Complete Care Guide

December 9, 2022

The Philodendron ‘Rojo Congo’ is a delightful self-heading philodendron cultivar with large waxy, matte leaves. This plant is the result of crossing Philodendron Imperial Red with…

A green philodendron with many leaves planted in water
Care Guides• Tropical Plants

Philodendron Burle Marx Care: Growth, Watering & Light

December 3, 2022

Philodendron Burle Marx is a low growing, vining philodendron with bright green, shiny foliage. The leaves are long and resemble the shape of an arrow. Native…

A group of large, plate sized green leaves with pleats
Care Guides• Tropical Plants

Ficus Umbellata Care: Light, Size, Pruning & Humidity

December 1, 2022

We have all heard of the extremely popular Fiddle Leaf Fig that is a staple in every house and hipster coffee shop. The Ficus umbellata, also…

A Polka Dot Begonia in a gold pot
Care Guides• Tropical Plants

Polka Dot Begonia: Care, Propagation, Soil, Light & More

November 26, 2022

The Polka Dot Begonia is one of my all time favorite plants. Rippled, wing-shaped leaves are a deep olive green on top with a bronze burgundy…

A bushy tropical plant with green and yellow dotted leaves
Care Guides• Tropical Plants

Gold Dust Croton: Care, Propagation, Water, Light & More

November 19, 2022

The Gold Dust Croton, or Codiaeum variegatum ‘Gold Dust’ is a stunning tropical evergreen bush! True to its name, the Gold Dust Croton has waxy, bright…

An Alocasia Pink Dragon on a white background
Care Guides• Tropical Plants

Alocasia Pink Dragon: The Complete Plant Care Guide

November 17, 2022

The Alocasia Pink Dragon is such a special plant and is one of my favorites. The Alocasia Pink Dragon’s scientific name is Alocasia calidora, however you…

A beautiful green Philodendron Gloriosum with three leaves
Care Guides• Tropical Plants

Philodendron Gloriosum: Care, Growth, & Propagation

November 16, 2022

If you’re looking to enhance your indoor space with a splash of green foliage, you can’t go wrong with the Philodendron gloriosum. Native to South America,…

Cold hardy succulents in snow
Tips and Tricks

21 Cold-Hardy Succulents That Thrive In The Winter

November 14, 2022

When people think of succulents and cacti, they usually associate these plants with dry, hot deserts or warm coastal beaches. It may surprise you that there…

A potted tropical green cactus
Cacti• Care Guides

Fishbone Cactus (aka Ric Rac): Care, Propagation & More!

November 11, 2022

The Fishbone cactus, also known as the Ric Rac cactus or Zig Zag cactus (or by its scientific name Epiphyllum anguliger) is a unique tropical plant!…

Three white caladium plants
Care Guides• Tropical Plants

Caladium White Christmas: Complete Plant Care Guide

November 10, 2022

The Caladium White Christmas is just one one of thousands of striking Caladium cultivars. Caladium White Christmas is a stunning cultivar that boasts luscious stark white…

A variegated Alocasia Jacklyn leaf
Care Guides• Tropical Plants

Alocasia Jacklyn Care: Everything You Need To Know

November 7, 2022

Alocasia Jacklyn is a rare and beautifully variegated plant with a finely swirled blend of dark, moody and light, vibrant greens. The arrow-shaped leaves are highly…

A potted Silver Pothos plant
Care Guides• Tropical Plants

Silver Satin Pothos: The Complete Plant Care Guide

October 29, 2022

The Silver Satin pothos is a variety of vining pothos. It’s often used as an ornamental houseplant, useful for its attractive foliage and air purifying properties.…

A Philodendron mamei potted in well draining soil
Care Guides• Tropical Plants

Philodendron Mamei Care: An In-Depth Growing Guide

October 27, 2022

The Philodendron mamei, more commonly known as the Silver Cloud Philodendron, is a large leafed tropical plant with deeply ridged veins. The deep olive-green leaves are…

The scientific name of this plant is the Philodendron Birkin
Care Guides• Tropical Plants

Philodendron Birkin Care: Light, Watering, Size & More

October 26, 2022

The stunning Philodendron Birkin is a unique tropical plant with large, glossy heart shaped leaves. You can identify a P. Birkin from other philodendrons by its…

An Alocasia hilo beauty leaf on a white back ground
Care Guides• Tropical Plants

Alocasia Hilo Beauty: Care, Watering & Light Requirements

October 23, 2022

The Alocasia ‘Hilo Beauty’, also known by its scientific name Caladium praetermissum, is actually no longer considered part of the Alocasia family. It is, as its…

A green and orange philodendron plant on a white background
Care Guides• Tropical Plants

Philodendron Prince Of Orange: The Complete Care Guide

October 21, 2022

‘Prince of Orange’ is a stunning, and relatively new, hybrid cultivar of the already popular Philodendron. This genus comes from the tropical jungles of South America,…

Large Pilea plant in the sun
Care Guides• Tropical Plants

Chinese Money Plant Care Guide (Pilea peperomioides)

October 15, 2022

While known in the southern Chinese provinces of Yunan and Sichuan where it grows naturally in abundance, this plant has really only gained world-wide popularity in…

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Hello fellow plant experts and new plant enthusiasts alike! My name is Katie. I am a plant lover, dog mom and nurse who lives in Michigan. Over the past 6 years I have been collecting plants like they’re going out of style (which, of course, they totally aren’t!).      This site will provide you with all of the tips and tricks you need to keep your plant happy and healthy!

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