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Red foliage philodendrons, whether it’s Philodendron Congo Rojo, Black Cardinal, Imperial Red, or Congo Red, are all spectacular. It’s no surprise so many are smitten by their dramatic dark-reddish foliage, and caring for red philodendrons is so easy they will make even a novice plant parent feel like a proud expert!. I’ll cover all things related to what I’m calling the red philodendrons.
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Thanksgiving is upon us, and for many of us that means lots of travel, family, and food. I know I’ll be some of each.
Before we hit Turkey Time though, I wanted to bring you a holiday gift guide from one of my favorite haunts - TJ Maxx. My sis and I are big fans. Why? Because you can find some seriously great stuff deeply discounted!
While scavenging for bargains in-store has been a traditional sister-bonding pastime for us, 😁 during lockdown she introduced me to their online shopping.
It's even better than the store because there's nearly so much "sifting" to do - they seem to put their better merchandise online.
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Labor Day weekend is upon us. Kids are back in school, and it signals the end of summer. With that are lots of Labor Day, End of Summer sales to be had, and I’ve put together a lengthy list for you. I know I plan to score a few deals over the long weekend - I’ve hardly shopped for anything this summer, and my wardrobe could use a refresh. So check out the sales, and enjoy the long weekend!
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I don’t know about you, but I get really excited about seeing some of my favorite indoor tropical plants growing and thriving outdoors. Besides just the novelty of seeing a plant many of us think of as a “houseplant” growing outside, it’s also interesting to observe how their growth habits differ in a natural environment.
Backstory - I just took my boys on a vacation to Puerto Rico. We were thrilled to learn it’s home to El Yunque National Forest, the only rainforest in the US National Forest Service.
In the capital city of San Juan as well, there were many “indoor plants” we saw growing as stunning landscape plants. (Including our favorite FLFs!) It was spectacular, and I want to share with you some of the botanical wonders we saw there.
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It’s Amazon Prime days and there are deals galore! Take a look and see what suits your fancy. I’m going for a mesh WIFI system since we have serious coverage issues in my house, a Kindle Paperwhite - it's $50 bucks off and my sis insists it’s a must have, some shelter mags like Elle Decor, and who knows what all else - the day(s) are still young! :) Prime Day runs now through tomorrow, so don't dilly-dally!
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Monstera deliciosa is a botanical and design icon due to it’s statement-making leaves. Photogenic foliage has made this tropical plant an internet star with its’ strange and beautiful holes, monster-sized leaves, and deep green tropical appearance.
As a result, we see them unfurling all over social media both in houseplant circles and in heavy rotation as a green interior design accessory. Plus, they even make the cut as décor itself, and you can find them on everything from wall art to throw pillows.
Best of all - Monsteras are easy houseplants to care for, and can be grown to impressive size with minimal fuss.
Let’s explore this wild and wonderful tropical plant together. In this post, I’ll cover:
Monstera characteristics (it’s NOT a Split Leaf Philodendron, and how to tell the difference)
How to care for your Monstera - soil, water, light, fertilizer
Design tips for making Monstera a beautiful part of your interior décor
Memorial Day Weekend Sales! Memorial Day weekend is upon us - can you believe? Along with it are lots of big sales! I’ve put together a lengthy list of plants, décor, and fashion for your perusal. I know I plan to score a few deals over the long weekend - I especially want to see what’s available for outdoor cushions, fun home accessories, and of course, the Nordy 1/2 yearly sale! Happy shopping!
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There are lots of opinions on the best indoor plants for beginners and the green-thumb challenged, but even so, there are certain plants that repeatedly make the lists. What one person considers an easy-going plant will be influenced in part by our home-growing environments, but also on individual plant preferences.
I’m the first to admit I have my own set of plant preferences and prejudices, and while a couple of the contenders on this list are the usual suspects, a couple are more often overlooked but are every bit as easy in my opinion. Take a look and give them a try if they’re new to you, and if not, let me know what you think.
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Have you ever lifted one of your house plant pots or saucers to find a water ring on your furniture? It’s happened way too many times, so I came up with a simple DIY to moisture-proof the bottoms of my pots. This 5 minute DIY will keep your furniture safe plus it will repurpose a material that otherwise usually ends up in a land fill (styrofoam) so it’s a win-win! Check it out + a video demo.
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Do you have dreams of super-sizing your FLF from small-scale to jumbo? Fiddle leaf figs (Ficus lyrata) are content to stay in a smaller pot, but if you want them to grow to max capacity, they will need to be transplanted into a larger planter to spread out and fill out. This happened with my own fiddle leaf fig, and I’ve outlined every step you need to take along with the “why” behind each step.
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Are you inspired by the idea of bringing the outdoors in and creating your own indoor oasis? Nature and greenery have a calming effect on people - it’s a universal human response. It doesn’t mean we all respond the same to all natural environments of course, but at some level, nature and greenery soothes the savage beast, so to speak. We are hardwired to respond positively to the natural world.
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The Greenhouse Studio home office remodel was a long time coming and the dust has finally settled. Looking for inspiration for your own nature-inspired workspace? Follow along and see how it turned out. Plus I’ve included my sources for furniture, decor, and plants along the way. I couldn’t imagine ever liking this room, let alone loving it, so you can understand why I’m so excited to share it!
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Do you have a plant lover in your life you’d like to celebrate? Valentines is here in a few, so make them swoon with one of these Valentine’s worthy botanical beauties. Shipped straight to your front door in no time, you can’t go wrong, and your Valentine (or Galentine!) will love you for it!
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During the holidays, many of us anticipate the spectacular blooms of Christmas cactus - a favorite indoor winter-flowering succulent! Read on to learn all about how to care for Schlumbergera, Zygocactus, and other holiday cactus growing indoors. The post covers how to water Christmas cactus, pruning, fertilizer, holiday cactus problems, pests, and disease, and how to propagate and re-bloom Christmas cacti.
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Have you wanted to try rooting your fiddle leaf fig (Ficus lyrata) but weren’t sure of the best propagation techniques and practices? Rooting fiddle leaf figs may seem intimidating at first, but in this post I’ll cover all the steps you need to successfully root new fiddle leafs of your own. We’ll go over best fiddle leaf fig propagation practices I learned in university greenhouses plus a popular one to avoid.
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Ever bring home a new favorite plant (just. one. more. I swear.) but then you realize you don’t have a good pot for it? If you’re anything like me, you’re not happy with your new plant sitting in it’s plastic nursery liner for long.
I want my plants in a pot that looks great with my home decor, and a collection of plastic nursery pots doesn’t cut it. So I’m always on the lookout for attractive and reasonably priced planters, pots, containers - whatever you want to call them, for my ever-expanding plant collection.
Let’s look at some great pots that are all reasonably priced and will beautifully showcase your favorite fronds. (In fact, most come in sets of two!)
Then we can talk about how to pick the right pot according to how you like to water your plants, plus pot workaround tips.
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Cistanthe grandiflora, a.k.a. Calandrinia spectabilis or Rock Purslane is what I call a "Super Succulent." It blooms for months straight, is cold hardy (frost tolerant) to 15 F, has succulent blue-green foliage, and is drought tolerant. It's also really easy to grow in the garden and propagate from cuttings making it a fun and rewarding plant for even a novice plant parent or gardener.
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Do you have a fiddle leaf fig (Ficus lyrata) that is one tall stalk with no branches? Do you really want a tree-like fiddle leaf with a single trunk and multiple branches at the top? If so, you’ve come to the right post. We’ll get into 2 specific techniques of pruning and notching with step by step guidelines for making your bush-like fiddle leaf into a beautiful branching tree.
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