The Houseplant Guru Blog
How Do Drainage Material and Perched Water Table Affect Your Plant?
Do you use “drainage material” in the bottom of your pots? Did you know it isn’t necessary and may be detrimental to your plant?
When and Where Do I Cut The Bloom Stem Off My Phalaenopsis Orchid?
When your phalaenopsis orchid is done blooming are you confused about where to cut the flower stalk or whether to cut it at all? Read on.
How to Care for The Hoya pubicalyx Or Harlequin Porcelain Vine
Do you have a Hoya publicalyx or Harlequin Porcelain Vine? Are you wondering how to take care of it so it is healthy and blooms? Read on.
Did You Know Honeydew Isn’t Just a Melon But Can Mean Plant Problems?
Do you have a sticky substance on your plants? This is an indication that there is an inset problem present.
Did You Know There is a Houseplant With Vibrant Orange Foliage?
Did you know there is a houseplant with vivid orange foliage and it isn’t a croton? I love this cousin of the ubiquitous spider plant.
What are Those Tiny Opaque Dots on The Back of Cissus amazonica?
Have you noticed small opaque dots on your plant leaves? Did you panic and think you had bugs? Read on to find out what they are.
Did You Know Second Floor Plants May Need Different Care?
Did you know second floor plants may need different care than your first floor plants? Seems weird, right? It’s true.
How to Safely Move Your Houseplants Outdoors for Summer
Do you move your houseplants outside for the summer? Have you had good results? If not, here is some tips to help that process.
How Do You Take Care of an Epiphytic Microgramma Fern?
Have you ever encountered one of these epiphytic microgramma ferns? They are great terrarium plants and an unusual fern.
Why Do My Houseplants Refuse to Send Out Flowers?
Is your flowering houseplant refusing to send out flowers? Let’s talk about some of the reasons that may be happening.
Here are a Few Plant Problems New Plant Parents May Have
Are you confused about plant care as a new plant parent? Are you having some plant problems? Read on to find some help.
How to Care for Some Unusual Succulent Euphorbias
Do you have a crown of thorns, one of the most common houseplants? It is an euphorbia and I love them! Check out a couple more unusual ones.
Have You Checked Out The Crazy Weird Foliage of Some African Violets?
Have you seen some of the crazy weird foliage on some African violets? I mean, who needs flowers? They are gorgeous without flowers.
Did You Know Phalaenopsis Flowers Don’t Naturally Grow Straight Up?
Do you know that phalaenopsis orchids are staked for a reason? They are easier to ship and pack in a box, but how do they naturally grow?
I Collect Antique Bird Planters, But Not for Plants. Do You Use Them?
I love antique planters because I love plants, though I usually don’t put plants in them. I especially love the whimsical bird planters.
What Happens to Your Plants If You Can’t Take Care of Them?
What will you do with your plants when you can no longer care for them? Hopefully you have a plan to give them to people who will love them.
How To Care for Espicias or Flame Violets
There are some colorful cousins of the African violet and the leaves are amazing as well as their small flowers rising up from the foliage.
How to Care for the Beautiful Jewel Orchid, Ludisia discolor
The botanical name is Ludisia discolor (formerly Haemaria discolor) and it is a terrestrial orchid, unlike most orchids that are epiphytic, meaning they grow attached either to other plants or other objects.
How to Care for the Sweetheart Hoya or Hoya kerrii.
The Hoya kerrii or sweetheart hoya is an easy succulent to care for and if it has everything it needs, it will send out beautiful flowers.
How Do You Care For Euphorbia platyclada or Dead Stick Plant?
What is the point behind a plant resembling a bunch of dead sticks? The Euphorbia platyclada is a plant that fools its predators by appearing as if it's already dead. Pretty smart, right? So how do you care for this extremely weird plant? My Plant The one below is...
What is the Best Care for Kalanchoe blossfeldiana or Flaming Katy?
Have you purchased or received a beautiful kalanchoe? They are usually found at garden centers near the holidays and come with brilliantly colorful flowers. They are happy plants and will make you happy, too! Best of all, they are easy to care for.