Foliar Feeding Cleaning leaves and enjoying that afterglow is a such rewarding plant care ritual! Spraying your plants and being rewarded with that radiant, healthy shine is a plant parent joy, a bit like putting on a fresh coat of paint.     When we offer plants nutrients via their leaves it’s called ‘foliar feeding’ and it’s where our botanical tonics shine! Foliar feeding helps treat nutrient deficiencies while boosting plant growth, plus it’s a fantastic way to clean leaves while preventing and treating pests! photo credit Science Photo Library But did you know our tonics ..read more

What type of plant parent are you? Are you a nurturer that loves to shower your green babies with constant attention or rather someone who adores the idea of houseplants but actually caring for them causes a bit of anxiety? Here’s a little peek into our Plant Parent Personality Quiz to help identify your parenting style. We divided it up into three categories: Nurturer: a helicopter plant parent who showers each plant daily and often over does it with the watering bit!!  Consistent: you prefer a weekly schedule to care for your green friends Laid Back: you water &  feed you ..read more

Here we guide you to deciding which pot choices will provide you with the best plant parenting experience! We'll help you find the right combination for your unique lifestyle. This method alleviates any extra stress or unexpected surprises and allows you to truly enjoy your green journey! If you haven't already done so, we encourage you to start with our two minute Plant Parent Personality Quiz! Be sure to come right back here for our best potting suggestions and guidance. Link below to learn which plants best suit your lifestyle: Take the Plant Parent Personality Quiz here! 3 ..read more

The question we hear most often is: to mist or to soak? The answer: it really depends on your environment and where you keep air plants. Just as the frequency and amount of water and nutrients you give your houseplants depends on your indoor environment, where your plants grow how much light they receive, the amount of humidity and the temperature are all factors in deciding what is the right method for your tillandsia. We have guidelines to help you along that journey!  Here are a few tips we've learned over the years to guide you to keeping your air plant healthy and growing strong: Un ..read more

Mushrooms popping up in your houseplant soil? No need for concern friends. It’s actually a sign of good luck in some cultures! These saprophytic fungi don’t harm your plants and in fact, they can even help them. This is a perfect opportunity to explore the relationship between soil microbes and how they interact with our houseplants. Let's dig in! Leucocoprinus birnbaumii and Leucocoprinus straminellus are the most common type of mushrooms found in houseplant soil . Also known as the ‘flowerpot parasol’ these fungi are a saprophytic (not parasitic) type of mushroom.  Leucocoprinus birn ..read more

Ever been tempted to leave your fingerprint on the leaf of a chalky succulent or curious why some grapes are covered in that whitish bloom? Us too! So here's what we've learned. Epicuticular waxes are three dimensional crystals covering the outermost layer of most land plants. These waxes appear as a white, blush, grey, or our most favorite color of all...glaucous! You've probably noticed it covering fruits like plums, blueberries, apples, and pineapples. It's also often more visible on vegetables in the brassica family like kale, brussel sprouts or cabbages.  Epicuticular waxes are ..read more

Let's unfurl the secrets of our newest favorite botanical, Selaginella lepidophylla aka Rose of Jericho or Resurrection Plant. A beautiful symbol of hope and resilience! This ancient plant is part of the spikemoss family, native to one of the world's most bountiful flora treasures boxes, the Chihuahuan Desert. Covering most of northern Mexico and stretching into the Southwestern United States, this desert landscape harbors over 3,000 plant species with more than half of the world's cacti population! Just as cactus can go long stretches of time without water, the resurrection plant can sur ..read more

Growing your plant collection by propagating in soil is, without a doubt, the optimal way to grow your houseplant for the sake of the plant. However, unless you are more of a helicopter plant parent, it may not be the best fit for you. That's why we decided to begin our propagation series with our previous blog post 5 Tips for Plant Propagation: Water. Water propagation is a more visual friendly way to kick off the process of rooting your plant cuttings and we suggest it for newer plant parents just to familiarize yourself with the growing process. That said, when propagating plant c ..read more

Want to grow more plants? There are many ways to propagate plant cuttings and grow your green family!  In this post we will share our best methods for water propagation. The thrill of observing roots as they emerge from bare stem and then to see how they slowly take over a glass of water to then form a new version of the mama plant is such a rewarding adventure! Over the years we've discovered a few favorite ways to propagate plant cuttings. You can choose one method or try them all!  Let's dive in! Water Propagation Why chose to water propagate your plant cutting when it will ..read more

Is there an ideal time and method to bring your indoor garden to the great outdoors? Yes! Treating your green friends to some fresh air and sunshine seems like a good idea, and it can be, if done carefully! Here are three things we suggest you consider before carrying your green babies outside to enjoy the elements.  1. Timing They best time to bring your houseplants outdoors depends on the houseplant. In general, once the nighttime temps are consistently above 50º fahrenheit (10º celsius) you can begin to give your indoor garden a breath of fresh air. After many years ..read more