Too many people are disappointed with their plant care skills, and there are far too many searches online regarding watering schedules, but the key to success is dirty, indeed. The needless loss of countless houseplant lives can be avoided with a specialized blend. In my experience, the only plants I have purchased with the right…
Tag: Philodendron
My plant horror stories
Houseplants are a source of joy, no doubt about it. Sadly, sometimes houseplants are also responsible for broken hearts. Although I saved a lot of them from the brinks of death, I also lost a few. Monstera Peru was one of my first salvage operations, with a remarkable recovery. As soon as I published the…
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,…
How to chop and prop a Pink Princess
Some of my plants suffered a bit over the winter due to low light and my fear of overwatering, but the Philodendron Pink Princess got really dramatic lately. PPP wasn’t in a good state to begin with, but made a decent recovery before going dormant. I’ve bought it in a terrible state last year with…