This post may contain affiliate links. Read the full disclosure here. There’s a big divide within the plant community between people that reuse potting soil and those that don’t. Now, it’s best practice to not reuse potting soil. It can harbour bugs and bacteria, and it does have a finite life span. So why reuse ... Read more
Select the right potting mix recipe for your plants and they will thrive. Skimp on the soil and you'll get weak, non-productive plants that require more work to maintain.
Lorsque le compagnon d'Irene, Arjan a été muté des Pays-Bas vers le Danemark, le couple a fait le tour de Copenhague pour trouver la maison
This post may contain affiliate links. Read the full disclosure here. I don’t think that there’s enough Schefflera love. They’re one of those OG, grandma-type house plants that haven’t really piqued the interest of the cool house plant gang. Luckily, I have never been cool (I had a briefcase when I was a kid. A ... Read more
This post may contain affiliate links. Read the full disclosure here. I kind of got into plants in the wrong order – I went all in on Philodendron first, purely because they’re low-light tolerant and aren’t fussy about watering. I’d basically written off Calathea due to their slightly-more-fussy-than-philodendron nature. But they drew me in. They’re ... Read more
From paint to plants, we show you what's on trend this season. The easiest way to elevate your homes with dramatic touches of luxury is to play with land colour patterns. Your goal with this trend is to aim for sumptuous objects and soft furnishings that redefine the home with all the comforts and r
A lot of people are unaware that there are plants that can thrive when placed in a windowless room with little or no light. The key is knowing the actual
This post may contain affiliate links. Read the full disclosure here. I LOVE the term hydrophobic soil so much. I love words and language and the implication that soil is scared of water. This isn’t the literal case here (I ASSUME??), but when you’re watering your plant and yet the soil doesn’t seem to be ... Read more
Perlite is a lightweight volcanic rock that makes a great soil additive for house plants. It retains water, and improves drainage and aeration
Dieffenbachia (dumb cane plant) is a popular houseplant that's easy to care for once you learn all the tips and tricks I'll share with you as a master gardener.
Designed with the environment in mind, these flat packed, self-watering Potr pots are great for eco-conscious plant parents.
If you’re having trouble getting your African violet to bloom, let’s look at a few of these common mistakes and get you sorted out.
I love that these book planters combine three of my favorite things: books, plants and upcycling. What a gorgeous conversation piece and a metaphor for how inspiring literature brings forth life. via The Violet Hours
This post may contain affiliate links. Read the full disclosure here. I don’t know if this is just confirmation bias, but I’m convinced that house plants and people with ADHD seem to find each other. Plant care can be enormously beneficial to people with ADHD and can help them focus, but it can also be ... Read more
Each pieces is unique, handcrafted and is made by order. Your Kokedama is wrapped with Sphagnum Moss and a decorative string. If you have a specific request in mind please message me. *The measurements are approximate, measuring the ball moss diameter. Care instructions come with the plant. IMPORTANT: If you consider the plant will do better with a heating pack, please buy one at our shop: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1393634183/110-hour-shipping-heat-pack?click_key=1e410324ab5a858198b12ea47faa90acc60cf6bb%3A1393634183&click_sum=8920fbfa&ref=shop_home_active_1&frs=1
The schefflera plant (Schefflera arboricola) is one of many species that contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals which can cause intense swelling and pain in the mouth and gastrointestinal tract when chewed on or swallowed.
Une ferme rénovée aux Pays Bas. Dans la province de la Frise, les propriétaires de cette maison ont rénové les 200m² disponibles en donnant une place
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Take a look at two well-designed terracotta pots from a traditional Japanese maker, updated for modern times and houseplants.
This post may contain affiliate links. Read the full disclosure here. House plant bloggers that can’t be arsed to take their own photographs: search for ‘anthuriums’ on Unsplash. There are so many good photos of house plants available that don’t come up when you just put in ‘house plants’ or ‘indoor plants’. You’re welcome. Also, ... Read more
Designed with the environment in mind, these flat packed, self-watering Potr pots are great for eco-conscious plant parents.
This post may contain affiliate links. Read the full disclosure here. Yeah, a bit is the answer you’re looking for. Too rootbound and you’ll struggle to get enough water or nutrients into them, but if they’re in too big of a pot then you’re running the risk of it getting root rot. Do Philodendrons need ... Read more
I’m currently trying to document all of my plants, but I have 100+ so it may take a while. If there’s a plant that you want me to add here, feel free to leave me a comment. Not on here, because there’s no comment section, but on, like, any other post. Also, if you think ... Read more
If you’re having trouble getting your African violet to bloom, let’s look at a few of these common mistakes and get you sorted out.
I love that these book planters combine three of my favorite things: books, plants and upcycling. What a gorgeous conversation piece and a metaphor for how inspiring literature brings forth life. via The Violet Hours
This post may contain affiliate links. Read the full disclosure here. There are over 2000 different types of cacti. I’m not doing 2000 different posts on how to care for each of them, but this care guide will be suitable for the majority of common cacti available in the shops. Hopefully anyway. If you spend ... Read more
This post may contain affiliate links. Read the full disclosure here. I don’t know if this is just confirmation bias, but I’m convinced that house plants and people with ADHD seem to find each other. Plant care can be enormously beneficial to people with ADHD and can help them focus, but it can also be ... Read more
Each pieces is unique, handcrafted and is made by order. Your Kokedama is wrapped with Sphagnum Moss and a decorative string. If you have a specific request in mind please message me. *The measurements are approximate, measuring the ball moss diameter. Care instructions come with the plant. IMPORTANT: If you consider the plant will do better with a heating pack, please buy one at our shop: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1393634183/110-hour-shipping-heat-pack?click_key=1e410324ab5a858198b12ea47faa90acc60cf6bb%3A1393634183&click_sum=8920fbfa&ref=shop_home_active_1&frs=1
This post may contain affiliate links. Read the full disclosure here. This was going to be a general house plant fungus post (yum), but I thought I’d concentrate on powdery mildew since it’s one of the more likely fungal infections to turn up on your indoor plants, and it’s probably the easiest to diagnose. A ... Read more
I’m currently trying to document all of my plants, but I have 100+ so it may take a while. If there’s a plant that you want me to add here, feel free to leave me a comment. Not on here, because there’s no comment section, but on, like, any other post. Also, if you think ... Read more
The schefflera plant (Schefflera arboricola) is one of many species that contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals which can cause intense swelling and pain in the mouth and gastrointestinal tract when chewed on or swallowed.
