I am not saying that Christmas Cactus is our distant cousin, but hear me out. We do share a part of the evolutionary trajectory. We both started life high up in the branches, at some point. No bills, no commitment, true tree-hugging bohemians. Now? You both find yourself under the same cosy roof. The only…
Did your Schlumbergera decide to cosplay as a ghost of Christmas Cactus Past? Or is it auditioning for a Bleach Company ad? That unsettling paleness is not a poorly rendered grayscale filter, but SOS, Save Or Sigh. Prepare to interrogate your care routine and answer your cactus’s cries for gingerbread cookies. Aid, I meant aid….
Hydrangeas are one of the plants I get the most questions about, and for good reason! They’re beautiful, but they can be picky. Fall is actually one of the best times to set them up for success, whether you’ve just planted new shrubs or you’re caring for ones you already have. Fall hydrangea care is…
Although fertilization comes easily to most passionate gardeners, there are certain plants that can be much trickier to fertilize than others. Unfortunately, the beloved snake plant is one of them. In this article, I’m going to provide you with a easy guide on fertilizing snake plants without causing unwanted stress or damage to the roots….
Meet your plants’ greatest winter nemesis: you. When the sun checks out, your houseplants drop their growth routine like a bad habit. The resulting low light and cool air mean the soil stays wet longer than your favorite uncle’s vacation story. So how do you ensure your plants actually make it to spring? Divide your…
How did a tiny flower from the Usambara Mountains manage to win the countless hearts (and pots) across the globe? Because it is a queen. A bit spoiled, perhaps, and undeniably demanding, but what true tropical celebrity isn’t? Winter arrives, and Violet is ready to defy the weather (g)ods. Want Saintpaulia to show you what…