Soil Matters

potting baby succulents

The type of soil used for cactus and succulent plants really matters.  Soil must contain grit to allow quick water drainage.  Succulent and cactus plants don’t like their roots to stay wet.  These plant quickly quickly absorb the water it…

Water for Succulents & Cactus

collection of cactus and succulent plant varieties for blog article

Succulents and cacti are low maintenance plants that require less frequent waterings.  However, “less frequent” does not mean to give your plant very little water.  Saturate your plant and soil when it’s time to water.    Succulent and cactus plants…

Tillandsia Simple Guide

Air plant candle table centerpiece

Tillandsias, also called air plants, are easy to grow and low maintenance.  But to be successful, there are some characteristics you need to know. Characteristics Tillandsia is commonly called “air plant” because it grows without rooting in soil.  In nature,…

Fungus Gnats Control

fungus gnats on yellow sticky tape

Plants bring some level calmness and serenity, to your space.   That can quickly get interrupted by fungus gnats flying around your home. Fungus gnats are one of the most common pest issues plant lovers face at some point.  These…

Light Situation for Houseplants

home interior with plants

Trying to determine if your houseplants are getting enough light can be a bit of a challenge with some trial and error. To the human eye, the natural or artificial light looks bright enough, but plants “see” light differently. Plants…

Easy-care Plants: A Short List

snake plant beside taro and palm plant near gray wall

I am often asked which houseplants are easy-care and low maintenance. I am also asked which of those plant are pet safe.  Their question inspired me to come up with this short list. The plants listed with “pet safe” label…

Benefits of Houseplants

pots, plants, cactus

You probably heard that houseplants are beneficial for your home.  A few benefits are: Improves air quality Increases indoor humidity Improves emotional well being and reduces stress   Although there are a host of other benefits, let’s focus on ones call…