Indoor plants are known to purify the air, but how do they accomplish this? I’m the proud mamma of 30 indoor plants, and they do so much more than just brighten up my space. They truly feel like a part of my family! Not only do they bring life and color into my home,...
My Umbrella Fig recently started losing all its leaves, and I was worried I was going to lose this beautiful indoor plant. Upon closer inspection, I noticed that the soil deeper in the container was soggy. I stopped watering immediately, and fortunately, my plant...
Scientifically known as *Tillandsia*, air plants comprise a fascinating group of over 700 species from South America, the southern US and the Carribbean. They have captured the hearts of many plant enthusiasts, including my own. Air plants seem almost otherworldly in...
The one room that is often overlooked for indoor plants is your kitchen. Adding houseplants to the kitchen can freshen up the space and provide practical benefits. The right plants can help purify the air and add a splash of colour. However, not all plants thrive in...
Planning an end-of-year getaway is exciting, but if you're like me and a parent to indoor plants, the anticipation is mixed with worry about leaving my plant babies home alone. I proudly care for 45 plants, and the thought of coming home to find some of them dead is...
Most people want Indoor Plants for low light – but some homes, especially those along Camps Bay & Sea Point, are flooded with sunlight, as are some balconies, and need plants that can take high light to full sun.
So – here’s another list of plants that want lots of light…
Fiddle Leaf Figs have developed quite a reputation, a star status in a way, a much-coveted plant that almost becomes a pet to its owner. Why is this so? It needs to be cared for, and responds endearingly amazingly responsively by growing a new leaf! And a new leaf is a large event – the entire plantscape changes!
Two plants that are excellent for beginners, even those who neglect their plants, as they actually love being overcrowded and under-watered! Both have interesting succulent-type bulbs a little exposed above the soil, adding special textural interest to these plants.
