Last year, I got my first peace lily. Needless to say, it’s a beauty – but I was not prepared for the sulking! When it’s unhappy, my plant wastes NO time in letting me know, demanding attention with a melodramatic…
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From Victorian conservatories to the pages of Instagram, ferns have been fashionable indoor plants for generations. Despite a fussy reputation, most ferns aren’t too difficult to grow indoors. Like most houseplants, some varieties are easier than others, and none will…
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Fabulous ferns have been popular houseplants since Victorian times – almost two centuries! While other fads come and go, the love of ferns in the plant community doesn’t look like slowing down any time soon. These ancient plants have been…
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Do air plants need sun?
You’ll know, if you’ve seen them growing out in the open, that air plants (Tillandsia) don’t need soil. But do air plants need sun to survive, or can they get by on air alone? They may be low-maintenance, but these…
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Did you know that you can use eggshells to feed your indoor plants? It’s true – and best of all, it’s free! Do you have a hungry plant in your collection, or a plant that’s looking sickly and you’re unsure…
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Spider repellent plants to grow indoors
There’s something about spiders, isn’t there? No matter how much people say they’re benevolent little house guests who keep flies and bugs away. There’s that unshakeable urge to flee when you see them scurrying your way! Over the years, I’ve…
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In my pre-gardening days, I thought of ivy as an outdoor plant. That invasive climber that covers houses and buildings seemingly overnight. But while it’s more often found outdoors, ivy makes a wonderful trailing or climbing houseplant too. Though a…
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