So, you brought home a Calathea because the leaves looked like a Pinterest dream—bold stripes, deep purples, wild patterns. Amazing choice. But now? It’s throwing fits. Browning tips. Curling leaves. Refusing to grow. Sound familiar? Welcome to the world of Calathea care. This plant isn’t difficult, it’s just particular. A little high-maintenance, sure—but once you…
The Chinese Money Plant (Pilea peperomioides) is cute, round, Instagram-famous, and surprisingly easy to care for—until it starts to droop like it’s had a long week. Sound familiar? Don’t panic. A droopy Pilea isn’t necessarily dying. It’s just trying to tell you something in the most dramatic way possible. Once you decode the signals, this…
Philodendrons are like the low-key friend who’s always up for hanging out, doesn’t ask for much, and somehow makes everything look better. Whether you’ve got a climbing variety like Philodendron hederaceum (the classic Heartleaf) or a bold upright type like Philodendron ‘Birkin’, one thing’s true: they’re easy, forgiving, and grow like crazy if you give…
The Rubber Plant (Ficus elastica) looks like it belongs in a modern art museum—big, glossy leaves, strong lines, and a vibe that says, “I don’t do small talk.” It’s dramatic in all the best ways and somehow makes any corner of your home look intentional. The good news? It’s tougher than it looks. The bad…
The Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum) is basically the gateway drug to houseplants. It’s easy to grow, looks great in hanging baskets, and pumps out baby plants like it’s in a multilevel marketing scheme. But even the easiest plants have their quirks. Like, why are the tips going brown? Why does it suddenly look sad? And…
Ah yes, the Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum). Elegant, lush, and just the right amount of dramatic. One minute it’s flaunting glossy leaves and pristine white blooms, and the next it’s drooping like it just got bad news. If you’ve ever looked at your Peace Lily and thought, “Why do you look like you’re dying again?” —…