Entertaining this fall and winter? We have fabulous plants & pottery to brighten up your home and welcome guests. Each fall we focus on some of our favorite houseplants. This year’s top picks: Pothos, Anthurium, ZZ plant, Sansevieria and Spathiphyllum will look gorgeous in the colorful, new, indoor pottery that just arrived in our stores. Available in a range of colors, this pottery will match any entertaining theme you can imagine. Stop by! Anthurium makes an unusual houseplant in cooler climates.  As such, they are no more difficult to grow than some orchids.  The higher the ..read more

Whether you’re starting an indoor herb garden or growing houseplants in a dark room, Miracle LED Grow Lights will improve your home’s light spectrum so plants can thrive. These bulbs are cool burning, fit a normal light or lamp fixture, and last up to 10 times longer than standard lightbulbs! Miracle LED Wide Angle Grow Lite: This red spectrum light promotes rapid plant growth, fruiting, and flowering. Miracle LED Ultra Grow Lite: Perfect for many different environments with limited sunlight. Miracle LED Absolute Daylight Full Spectrum Grow Lite: A full spectrum light that emits no UV. Use i ..read more

Croton Native to the tropics, this indoor plant superstar features large, glossy leaves. Best of all, Croton (Codiaeum) matches the fall season with its fabulous foliage. Croton needs warmth, humidity, and moist soil. If the air in your home is dry, set your pot on a large saucer larger filled with pebbles.     ZZ Plant ZZ plant, “aka Zanzibar Gem,” is an easy-to-grow houseplant sure to be the star of your indoor plant show. We love ZZ plant’s glossy, green leaves that grow in a zig-zag shape. It’s tolerant to a range of light, humidity, and watering conditions …and it’ll thrive just ..read more

There are over 150 species of Calathea and all are prized for beautiful foliage that’s marked and variegated with stripes, dots, and patterns in shades of green, white or pink. Calathea need bright, indirect light, high humidity, and warm temperatures. Create this environment by misting regularly with one of our beautiful glass misters, or by placing your potted plant on a tray filled with pebbles and water to provide humidity. Calathea love rich, moist, well-draining soil like Sloat Organic Indoor Potting Soil. The post A sea of Calathea appeared first on Sloat Garden Center ..read more

Pot indoor plants in Sloat Organic Indoor Potting Soil; a rich planting medium. Most houseplants appreciate bright, indirect light. Planters should have a drainage hole and saucer so that water can drain. Your plants need a monthly feeding. We like Maxsea, Tappin Roots, and Espoma organic fertilizers. Wipe the leaves frequently to keep foliage dust-free (dust can interfere with photosynthesis).     The post 5 General Indoor Plant Care Tips  appeared first on Sloat Garden Center ..read more

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As we move into the ‘Indoor Season’, join our Indoor Plant expert Taylor Pochron as he discusses general houseplant care and troubleshooting. This webinar is an absolute must for all Indoor Plant Parents, or those interested in learning to care for these tropical gems. Introductions: Hello, I’m Taylor Let’s begin with how and why I started to grow houseplants. A little bit about me, a little bit about where I work. Then, maybe a discussion on the wide variety of houseplants available to you. Plants are neat, right? Now let’s talk about propagating and growing your collection into something tr ..read more

Learn to re-pot your favorite Orchid with Sloat Garden Center designer Jennie. In this video, Jennie guides us through how to refresh your Orchid’s soil and pot it up in a larger pot. Don’t miss this video!   The post Video: How to re-pot an Orchid appeared first on Sloat Garden Center ..read more

Taylor at our Sloat Blvd SF store walks us through the houseplant watering process.   The post Quick tip! How to Water a Houseplant appeared first on Sloat Garden Center ..read more

Our indoor plant guru will discuss how to choose the best plant for your location, how to re-pot, care for indoor plants, and basic troubleshooting tips. Join us as we help you grow healthy and beautiful indoor plants. The post Webinar: Learn to Care for Houseplants appeared first on Sloat Garden Center ..read more