Photo: Jim Evans (CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons) Photo: Dick Culbert from Gibsons, B.C., Canada (CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons) Photo: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz (CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons) The Peace Lily: Elegance and Air-Purifying Power in One Plant The peace lily, botanically Spathiphyllum, is one of the most versatile flowering houseplants around. Its elegant…
Photo: Serigalakampus (CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons) Photo: Ianaré Sévi (CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons) Photo: Hbrosche (CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons) Orchids: Elegance for Your Home Orchids are among the most popular houseplants in the world. With more than 25,000 naturally occurring species, they offer incredible variety in color and form. The most common…
Photo: Jon Sullivan (Public domain, Wikimedia Commons) Photo: Chris Woodrich (CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons) A planter is far more than a practical container for catching runoff water. Used well, it becomes a central design element in your home. Whether minimalist, rustic, or bold, the right planter frames your plant perfectly and reinforces your personal…
This article may contain affiliate links. If you purchase a product through one of these links, Plantgecko may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. This never influences our editorial independence or which products we recommend. Bathrooms present an unusual growing environment: humidity is often high thanks to showers and baths, yet natural…
Vertical greenery makes the most of limited floor space and turns walls, shelves, and window frames into living features. Achieving that look indoors relies on understanding two different plant growth habits: climbing and trailing, each of which needs different support to look its best. Climbing Plants vs. Trailing Plants Climbing plants, such as monstera, philodendron,…
Hanging plants add depth and movement to a room that potted plants on shelves simply can’t match. Trailing foliage softens hard edges, fills empty corners near windows, and draws the eye upward. Not every trailing plant suits every home, though, since light levels and watering habits vary considerably between species. Here are five reliable, attractive…
Photo: Yercaud-elango (CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons) Photo: Yercaud-elango (CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons) Photo: Forest and Kim Starr (CC BY 3.0 us, Wikimedia Commons) String of Hearts (Ceropegia woodii) – The Enchanting Chain of Hearts String of Hearts, botanically known as Ceropegia woodii, is one of the most charming trailing plants you could imagine….
Photo: Juan Carlos Fonseca Mata (CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons) Photo: Stephanie cheks (CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons) Photo: ChrisInMilton (CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons) The Spider Plant: An Unkillable Classic The spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum) is one of the most popular and forgiving hanging plants you can grow. Its grassy, green-and-white striped leaves and…
Photo: Norbert Nagel, Mörfelden-Walldorf, Germany (CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons) Photo: Bioletti, Frederic T. (Frederic Theodore), 1865-1939 (No restrictions, Wikimedia Commons) Photo: Norbert Nagel, Mörfelden-Walldorf, Germany (CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons) Besides pests like aphids and spider mites, there’s a second major threat to houseplants: fungal diseases. Powdery mildew, root rot, and leaf spot disease…
Photo: Jules Verne Times Two (CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons) Photo: Plant pests and diseases (CC0, Wikimedia Commons) Photo: Natalka Ukraine (CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons) They’re tiny, they multiply explosively, and they can ruin your plants within just a few weeks: aphids. Whether on houseplants, the balcony, or in the garden, aphids are among…
