Indoor Plant Tips

Humans are a funny bunch. Having first evolved from nature, over time we have systematically eliminated it from our lives. So much so, that by the most recent estimates we spend an average of 85% of our day inside. When this is coupled with the fact that most of us live in rural environments, the natural world almost seems like an abstract thought, rather than reality… and as you probably already know, this isn’t great for our health. While we can still function quite happily in a technological environment, most of us have a nagging thought that we should go...

A typical consideration when in the market for an indoor plant is a suitable material for the indoor plant pot.There are lots of reasons why this might be of importance from the get-go. Depending on the indoor plant, different potting materials are deemed ideal for different plants to aid their growth as well as in the care and maintenance of these plants. The potting materials that support the optimum and healthy growth for a succulent Cacti, for instance, might not be the best for a Tillandsia plant. You might even have made the mistake before realizing that the material for...

The MonsteraDeliciosa plant is native to the Central American rainforest from Southern Mexico to Panama.It is a tropical vine from the Araceae family, and its name Monstera is from Latin, meaning'abnormal' - because of the iconic odd-looking splits and holes on the leaves.These large iconic ribbon splits and holes also got it the name Swiss Cheese Plant.The most common theory on why the monster plant has holes is so it can withstand heavy rain and high winds in the tropical rainforest. Its structure also helps it take in more of the rainforest’s limited water and sunlight supply. In its natural...

Even if you haven’t got a green thumb, you can still appreciate the beauty of house plants. And you know what’s great? It isn’t just about the creative décor or the feeling like you have got the whole adulting thing on track, some well-placed greenery can purify the air and reduce both psychological and physiological stress. Gone are the days when a slightly browning spider plant was the greatest outdoorsy touch to a home. Gone are the days when factors like dry, dim or overly humid rooms or even being short on square footage might have stopped you from pursuing...