How to Repot a Monstera Plant

Monstera leaves with fenestrations

The Monstera – better known as the “Swiss Cheese Plant” is one of the most popular tropical houseplants today. Its signature ribbed leaves, called fenestrations, form beautiful outlines when the plant is healthy and getting plenty of light. Under the right conditions, these vining plants can grow very quickly. While … Read more

The Best Ways to Baby Proof Your Plants

Baby surrounded by plants - The Best Ways to Baby Proof Your Plants

Many plant parents also have babies – actual infants and toddlers – that are very curious about the new world around them. Toddlers seem to explore and get into everything – including any houseplants within reach of their tiny arms. It’s possible – and easy – to have your plant … Read more

The Best Plants for West-Facing Windows

Best Plants for WestFacing Windows - plant in sunny window

Great lighting is one of the most critical factors in helping plants thrive. Understanding the lighting conditions of your home and how your location changes throughout the seasons will help you select the plants that will grow best in your environment. With a western exposure, you’ll be able to easily … Read more

The Best Plants for South-Facing Windows

The Best Plants for South-Facing Windows - collection of plants in front of a window.

Great lighting is one of the most important factors in helping plants thrive. Understanding the lighting conditions your home receives and how your location changes throughout the seasons will uncover the plants that will do best in your home. With a coveted southern exposure, you’ll be able to easily grow … Read more

The Best Plants for North-Facing Windows

The Best Plants for North-Facing Windows - Houseplant on windowsill

Having great lighting is one of the most important variables in growing healthy plants. Understanding the light your windows receive and how your location changes throughout the seasons will uncover which plants will do best in your home. With a northern exposure, you’ll be able to easily grow many tropical … Read more

The Best Plants for East-Facing Windows

Best Plants for East Facing Windows - houseplants in sunny windowsill

Having the right lighting is one of the biggest factors in plant care. And understanding the light provided by your windows and location will better explain which plants will do best in your home. With an eastern exposure, you’ll be able to easily grow most tropical plants that thrive in … Read more

100 Best Terrarium Tips

group of terrarium containers with tropical plants inside

Terrariums are one of the most beautiful ways to grow and display plants. Striking glass enclosures bring a feeling of nature into our homes, and can range in design from miniature Victorian greenhouses, groovy 1970’s biomes or the contemporary blown glass containers of today. With their stunning looks come a new … Read more

Why are Fiddle Leaf Figs so Expensive? Are they worth it?

Healthy Fiddle Leaf Fig plant

Popular among interior designers and houseplant enthusiasts for over a decade, the Ficus lyrata – better known as the Fiddle Leaf Fig – can be found today in most big box stores, local nurseries, or even grocery stores. You may notice that this popularity comes with a slightly higher cost. … Read more

Why are Thai Constellation Monsteras so expensive? Are they worth it?

Rare and expensive Thai Constellation Monstera leaves

Plant lovers have been obsessing over the rare Monstera Thai Constellation since their initial availability in 2020. These rare and expensive houseplants share the oversized and fenestrated leaves as the Monstera Deliciosa. What sets them apart is their stunning creamy white starry patterns that appear splattered across the leaves, giving … Read more