The reason I wanted to go to the most prestigious flower show was the houseplant studios, and I was not disappointed. Took me a lot of time to actually sit down and write about this; I could say I wanted all this information to settle, which helped with a more balanced opinion. Also, I had…
Author: Ana-Maria Lazar
From Houseplants to Monstera Fruit: My Unexpected Shopping Spree at Chelsea
As I was attending Chelsea Flower Show for the first time, I searched for information online to get an idea of what to expect there, and I expected to be able to buy anything only after 4 o’clock in the last day, as the displays were sold. My plan was solid: enjoy the Houseplant Studios,…
Green Monstera @Chelsea Flower Show
Going to Chelsea Flower Show fashionable late is an understatement, I was rather a trend setter. I had a ticket for the last day and, by the time I finished my morning coffee and got dressed, l was left with about 4 hours to see the wonder with my own eyes. However, being a sunny…
Alocasia Amazonica and Fittonia terrariums for BBT
The advantage of a terrarium, beside the aesthetic part, is definitely low maintenance plants. As I had the occasion to create three terrariums for the spring marketing campaign for BBT, I chose baby Alocasias and Fittonia plants with pink veins, for a splash of colour. I found in the BBT shops Kilner jars, latex gloves,…
Monstera Standleyana: I know how to save a plant
Monstera Standleyana (Cobra), a spectacular and slow growing plant, is the most difficult plant I saved so far. About a year ago I received a clipping for free from a nice fellow plant enthusiast. Propagation from clippings is not a very tricky process, as long as the culture tissue is young and healthy. My clipping…
How to make a Philodendron Silver Sword kokedama
I might have a soft spot for plants with silver leaves, and the last one that joined my collection is a Philodendron Silver Sword (Hastatum), which came with a baby attached. I left the plant alone for a few weeks, to have a chance to accommodate in the new environment. It is a very healthy…
The Unicorn: Monstera Devil Monster
Photo credit ??? ????? ?????????? During a casual browse on Instagram, a photo of a Monstera I had not seen before got my attention. This particular photo made me think it must be an AI generated art: too good to be true. This new plant, called “Devil Monster”, looks a bit like the mint type,…
How to root and pot Hoya Australis, plus rooted leaves
Right after New Year’s, I received a healthy Hoya Australis clipping, about a meter long. Compared to other Hoyas I own, it was the least spectacular, but very healthy. I had to cut the clipping in half and placed both vines in water. I had to remove a few leaves, as this part of the…
My Cebu Blue Pothos’s Epic Makeover
One of the most spectacular plants I have is the Cebu Blue Pothos (Epipremnum Pinnatum). The brilliant colours, the cute fenestrations on more mature leaves, the vibrant green young leaves, and the amazing growth rate, even in winter, make it an adorable plant. I have mine with two vines, and by the time I cut…
Monstera Deliciosa Clipping From the Bin
I found this 75 cm Monstera Deliciosa clipping next to a bin a few weeks ago. I took it home and placed it in water, and it quickly started to grow roots. After a few weeks, I potted it, and now it has dropped a gorgeous new leaf! I’m so excited to see how this…