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Watermelon peperomias bunched together.

All About Peperomia Care

With over 1,500 diverse varieties, peperomias have remained a household staple for many years. The name translates to "similar to pepper", as this plant is in the same family as...

All About Peperomia Care

With over 1,500 diverse varieties, peperomias have remained a household staple for many years. The name translates to "similar to pepper", as this plant is in the same family as...

Plant Rescue: How To Fix Overwatered Plants

Plant Rescue: How To Fix Overwatered Plants

It’s not aphids, beetles, or even hungry, hungry caterpillars. No, improper watering is the primary reason for the death of houseplants. Overwatering to be specific. New gardeners are often obsessed...

Plant Rescue: How To Fix Overwatered Plants

It’s not aphids, beetles, or even hungry, hungry caterpillars. No, improper watering is the primary reason for the death of houseplants. Overwatering to be specific. New gardeners are often obsessed...

Potted tropical plants on a shelf and in shallow crates on the floor with a green and pink watering can.

Determining Light Levels In Your Space

Bringing home a new plant before understanding what you have to offer it in terms of light is basically the same as condemning it to an untimely death. Before you...

Determining Light Levels In Your Space

Bringing home a new plant before understanding what you have to offer it in terms of light is basically the same as condemning it to an untimely death. Before you...

A large anthurium potted in a tall vase with long aerial roots trailing down.

What Are Aerial Roots?

Ever notice those weird, worm-like appendages growing from the above-ground parts of your plants? These are called aerial roots, and they’re a natural part of your plant’s growth. They are...

What Are Aerial Roots?

Ever notice those weird, worm-like appendages growing from the above-ground parts of your plants? These are called aerial roots, and they’re a natural part of your plant’s growth. They are...

A monstera and anthurium in dramatic lighting.

How to Treat Leaf Spot

Leaf spot is a common fungal or bacterial infection that plagues houseplants. It causes unwanted brown spotting, sometimes accompanied by a yellow or reddish halo, that can spread like wildfire...

How to Treat Leaf Spot

Leaf spot is a common fungal or bacterial infection that plagues houseplants. It causes unwanted brown spotting, sometimes accompanied by a yellow or reddish halo, that can spread like wildfire...

How To Make Tap Water Safe for Plants

How To Make Tap Water Safe for Plants

The water you give to your house plants matters. While you may not need to fill your watering can with Evian, there are steps you can take to ensure that...

How To Make Tap Water Safe for Plants

The water you give to your house plants matters. While you may not need to fill your watering can with Evian, there are steps you can take to ensure that...