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  • DIY Aroid Base Mix for Healthy Plants

    DIY Aroid Base Mix for Healthy Plants

    The Aroid Base Mix, essential for re-potting a variety of plants, consists of compressed Coco Coir Chips, CalMag, Horticultural Charcoal, Pumice, LECA, and optional Fine Grade Orchid Bark. Mixing this with high-quality potting soil creates a balanced, breathable medium suitable for different plant needs, promoting healthy growth and drainage. Read more

  • Anthurium vetchii

    Anthurium vetchii

    I absolutely love the textured leaves of Anthurium vetchii. I love them so much, I have four of them! I find vetchii to be one of the easier Anthuriums to care for. It isn’t as fussy as many other Anthuriums can be, and is actually a very easy plant to have in your collection. So Read more

  • String of Hearts

    String of Hearts

    Ceropegia woodii also known as String of Hearts or Rosary Vine is a must have in any plant collection! It trails beautifully with adorable little heart shaped leaves. Oftentimes people lump it in with the other “String of’s.” However, it needs to be treated a little differently than the rest. Potting: String of Hearts thrive Read more

  • String of Pearls

    String of Pearls

    I think this is the one plant that I hear the most questions about. I’m often reading that they are hard to keep alive and see tons of people saying they have killed theirs. If you know how to care for them, they are actually one of the easiest plants ever to own. Hopefully in Read more

  • Propagating Plants

    Propagating Plants

    There are many ways to propagate plants! Some are easy and others a little more involved. But all can be fun to try out! If you have cuttings to spare, why not experiment to see what works well for you? Taking Cuttings: It’s important to make sure you are taking your cuttings correctly. With most Read more

  • Houseplant Pests

    Houseplant Pests

    I gotta say the least fun aspect of plant keeping hands down is the pests. There is nothing worse then looking at your favorite plant and spotting bugs. Unfortunately it’s just one of those things that comes with the hobby… It’s very common for plants to come from wholesalers with pests, especially spider mites in Read more