The shingle plant is one of the most unusual houseplants you can grow. Its funky growth habit is responsible for its current popularity among houseplant enthusiasts (myself included!). Shingle plants have a vining stem that clings to trees, rocks, and other structures and climbs up them. Its leaves sit flush against whatever structure the plant is climbing. When the plant is mature, the leaves overlap slightly, making them look like green roofing shingles. In this article, I’ll share essential information on how to grow shingle plants, including watering, feeding, repotting, and propagation.
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Peace lily drooping: 5 reasons why your Spathiphyllum is wilting
Peace lilies are easy-to-grow houseplants that can flower for months. They have deep green glossy foliage and graceful white blooms and while they’re generally considered a low care indoor plant, peace lily drooping is a frequent problem. There are several factors that can cause a peace lily to wilt. Below you’ll find common causes and the easy solutions if you find your peace lily drooping.
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Choosing winter interest plants for unique features, like stems, berries, and seed heads
As flowers go to seed and all the vibrant shades of green fade to browns and greys in the late fall and winter garden, it’s nice to have winter interest plants to add a little visual oomph to the landscape. Now that doesn’t necessarily have to mean something that blooms, though witch hazel is a lovely exception. I’m talking more along the lines of faded plants, blooms, sedges, and seed heads that provide structure and shape, colorful stems or bark, or evergreen choices that add a dash of color in between snowfalls.
Hanging succulent plants: 16 of the best trailing houseplants to grow
Adding pots of hanging succulent plants like donkey’s tail, string of pearls, and Christmas cactus to your home is an easy way to maximize growing space and add natural beauty. Thanks to their ease of cultivation and wide variety of leaf shapes, sizes, and colors, succulents are popular choices for indoor spaces. Below you’ll discover 16 of my favorite trailing succulent plants to grow in your home and learn more about how to care for each type.
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Golden Goddess philodendron: A guide to growing and care
If you’re looking to add a beautiful, low maintenance houseplant to your indoor plant family, meet the Golden Goddess philodendron (also known as the golden philodendron or the lemon-lime philodendron). It is a gorgeous plant with eye-catching golden-yellow foliage. With age, it develops a climbing growth habit and creates a stunning display. In this article, you’ll learn everything you need to know to grow this plant with success.
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How to get rid of spider mites on indoor plants and keep them from coming back
Learning how to get rid of spider mites on indoor plants is simple as long as you understand a little about their habits, preferences, and life cycle. In general, there are myriad kinds of mites—most of which we barely notice. Some live on certain types of trees. Some go for grass. (There are even mites which live in human hair follicles!). Of course, there are a few types of spider mites which gravitate to our cultivated vegetable plants like beans, peas, and cucumbers. And, unfortunately, spider mites can find their way indoors to infest our houseplants, too. In particular, it’s important to know how to get rid of spider mites on indoor plants since these teensy troublemakers can do substantial damage in just a short time.
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