Friend, fellow plant parent and author of the 'Leave it the Fuck Alone' approach, Adam of Dirty Roots Berlin interviews SE founder Karina in this blog post:  Here's their conversation    ..read more

 Let's learn to grow and care for these stunning plants in your home!                                             Did you know Alocasia (just like oxalis) can happily go dormant during the winter months in your home? When temps drop and sunlight is less intense, Alocasia will enjoy a long winter's nap! Native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia and the eastern Australian rainforests, these lush giants naturally take a rest during the winter months, shedding leaves and becomi ..read more

Whether you're introducing new houseplants into your home or reintroducing them back inside after they've soaked up some lovely outdoor air and sunshine, here are tips for keeping pests out and plants thriving year round! When temps begin dropping into the 40's at night and the days grow colder and shorter, it's time to bring your green babies back indoors. We shared a blog post this Spring with tips for bringing your houseplants outdoors, so let's go over best practices for bringing them back inside after they've soaked up all that lovely warmth and sunshine.  Find a new green fri ..read more

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