It has been expressed that cleanliness is next to godliness, and that premise applies to your houseplants as well. I believe a clean houseplant is a healthy, disease-free addition to your home. I have an acquaintance who collects assorted houseplants, which is all well, and good, however. When you enter her home, you are readily greeted by the accumulation of dust which has formed on her impoverished plants. Some had even developed dreaded cobwebs attached to them, a clear indication of spider mites. As an avid plant lover, I find this totally unacceptable. My words to my friend was clean your plants up. Immediately, she turned towards me, shook her head sideways, and announced, “Why, since plants grow normally in soil should I clean them.”
…Archives for 2020
Holiday Cactus: Differences and Care
So, you posted a picture of your Christmas Cactus in our Facebook group, Houseplant Addicts, and were told that it is, in fact, not a Christmas Cactus but a Thanksgiving Cactus, and now you’re confused. I’m here to help! Holiday cacti are Schlumbergera hybrids, and are often confused for each other; except the Easter Cactus, but we will get to that later. They are epiphytic tropical cacti. The differences are all in the shape of the leaves, and the care is pretty much the same across the board. Let’s break it down.
Schlumbergera truncata-Thanksgiving Cactus
Identification Aid: Pothos Edition
Have you received a new plant lately and it had a label but you’re unsure if it’s correct or not? Have no fear, Houseplant Addicts is here to help! In this article we will help you with identifying your Pothos. We will include a picture example and character traits of your basic plant. We will also include certain identifying characteristics that’ll help you to identify plants while you’re out looking for your next beauty to bring home! Also be on the lookout for more identification editions!
…Houseplant Addicts Dictionary
In collaboration with Liana, Stephanie & Jessica.
Welcome to the Houseplant Addicts Dictionary! As a plant addict, we are all familiar with terms and phrases used in our house plant community! But what about the terms we are unsure of? What if we’re new to plants? We hope our dictionary will benefit all that utilize it!
Have you ever heard someone talking about ‘propagation’ or properly ‘amending’ soil? How about reading phrases such as ‘FLF’ or ‘NOID’? Do you understand or know what these common terms or phrases mean? We decided that it is time to create a reference or a ‘dictionary’ of all the common terms and phrases (slang included) of common lingo used amongst houseplant enthusiasts from all over the world.
…Identification Aid: Scindapsus Edition
Have you received a new plant lately and it had a label but you’re unsure if it’s correct or not? Have no fear, Houseplant Addicts is here to help! In this article we will help you with identifying your Scindapsus’. We will include a picture example and character traits of your basic plant. We will also include certain identifying characteristics that’ll help you to identify plants while you’re out looking for your next beauty to bring home! Also be on the lookout for more identification editions!
So, let’s get started!
Scindapsus pictus ‘Argyraeus’ aka “Argy”
Small green heart-shaped leaves that have silver markings (usually marked as satin pothos by some nurseries) Also a compact version of Silver Satin.
How to Choose the Perfect Pot or Planter
Part of being a Houseplant Addict is filling your home with plants. Part of keeping plants in your home is finding the right pot for each one. Everyone has their own style. Some people try to create a uniform look with the same style of planter throughout their home. Some people hunt for the perfect pot for each plant. Some enjoy mixing and matching their collection. Let’s explore how to choose the perfect pot or planter!
There are so many varieties and designs of pots, you might find it difficult to figure out which one is the right one for you. It helps to know a bit about what each option offers. We put together a list to help you decide what type of pot will be best for you and your plants.
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