Most plant parents at some time in their lives will have a Spider Plant. The Spider plant is a beloved houseplant that is great for beginners and rewarding for experienced plant owners too! This blog post will discuss the care needs of Spider Plants as well as tips on Spider Plant propagation to turn those little spider babies into thriving new plants for your collection!  Truly, if you want to get into plants and aren’t sure where to start – Spider Plants are a great place. They’re low maintenance, don’t need much attention, and are adaptable to most environments.   How much l ..read more

Plants are all the rage right now. People want to find ways to bring more nature into their homes and houseplants feel like a safe place to start. However, we know not everyone has a lot of plant experience and staring at the plant section at your local store can feel overwhelming! That’s where we come in. This blog is a helpful guide for you to find some ‘safe’ plants that don’t need a lot of attention and can thrive in your home, even if you’re new to this whole plant parent thing.  If you’re not confident in your green thumb or don’t have the time for extra-needy plants, this blog will ..read more

Healthy roots should be white and firm, as pictured. Brown or black, soggy roots indicate rot. It’s easy to spot a pest on your plant, but what about the signs of infection? Sometimes these can sneak up on you and suddenly you’re dealing with root rot or soft rot, and that can spell disaster for your leafy babies! Sometimes you can catch a fungal infection before it’s too late for your houseplant, so this blog post will break down the signs of a fungal or bacterial infection and give you tips for treatment.  Plant stress is a key factor  We checked in with our grower Wayne to get th ..read more

What’s Wrong with My Fiddle Leaf Fig? Known for its gorgeous, broad, and shiny deep green leaves, the Fiddle Leaf Fig tree is among the most popular houseplants today. However, if you have one of them in your plant collection, you may also know that it has a bit of a reputation for being high maintenance, dramatic, and quite finicky. In this guide, we’ll discuss why your Fiddle Leaf Fig may be showing you some attitude and how to troubleshoot common problems such as watering stress, improper temperature or light exposure, and fungal infections.  Water Problems Overwatering Symptoms: The ..read more

Pink is so trendy this year, even the Pantone Color of the Year is in the family! So, you may be wondering how you can incorporate the bright, cheery color in your plant collection.  We’ve compiled a list of the top 10 pink plants you need if you want to stay right on trend.   We’re going to break this list in pink leaves and pink stems, so you can decide just how much pink you want!   PINK LEAVES:  Pink Princess Philodendron:  The quintessential pink plant that almost everyone wants in their collection! This beauty is a mix of green and pink on every single ..read more

We often get questions from you about where your plants come from and how they grow. We thought it made sense to go right to the source and get you some helpful and informative answers to your most popular questions. We caught up with Brad Melzer, professional horticulturist and agroecologist for Wild Interiors, who has been growing plants for several years! Keep reading to find out more about our plants, our greenhouses and some helpful plant tips.   Q: How did you start working in plants and how did you end up with Wild Interiors?   A: I moved to Oberlin, Ohio, to manage ..read more

You love your pets like they are family, but we know you love your plants too! You want to make sure they can coexist in the same space, without having to take anyone to the vet or clean up piles of dirt.   If you have pets, having plants is a great idea because many indoor houseplants are air-purifying – making your space cleaner for both you and your animals! Plus, it’s great to have both pets and plants, because it’s proven that having something to care for is great for your mental health.   Before we jump onto the list of pet-safe plants, we want to share one reminder ..read more

We talk about the benefits of houseplants all the time on our blog. We share which ones are easy, which ones can be a challenge and even what plants are safe for your furry friends. Our goal at Wild Interiors is to help you care for your plants and have the most success.   That’s why we wanted to dedicate a blog to one of our favorite foliage plants, the ZZ. Also known as Zamioculcas Zamiifolia, the ZZ is truly one of the easiest houseplants you can own.  ZZ plants are air-purifying, don’t require much care, are adaptable to a lot of lighting and temperature conditions and are ..read more

2023 is wrapping up and as we countdown to New Year’s, it’s time to think about your plans for 2024. Here at Wild Interiors, we absolutely think those plans should include plants. Whether you’re moving to a new space or staying put, it’s never a bad idea to refresh your space at the start of a new year. It can help you get started with better habits, spice up your design and bring new energy into your home.   After you clean up and put away your holiday décor, take things a step further and find a way to ring in 2024 with good vibes. Here are a few helpful ways you can use plants to ..read more

Houseplants bring so much joy to our lives, but that doesn’t mean they come without challenges. However, don’t be discouraged by that! In this blog post, we will share some helpful tips to make your life easier when it comes to handling and caring for those ‘difficult’ plants in your life. So, when you think your plant is fighting you, stay consistent and keep trying, we want you to keep that green thumb!   There are a lot of plants that are known for being easy and low maintenance, but this is not that list. This list is going to go over those tough plants that bring so much beauty to y ..read more