Hydro plants: A simple guide to growing in water

I’m not sure if hydro plants are also trending elsewhere in the world, but they certainly are here in Australia. When you think about it, it makes a lot of sense that people are getting into hydro: The houseplant hobby has expanded exponentially since the pandemic hit, but as people are increasingly returning to theirContinue reading “Hydro plants: A simple guide to growing in water”

Top 5 houseplants for mental health

2020 has been a tough year for everyone’s mental health, with the precarious political landscape, global pandemic, and economic disturbance. Houseplants are clearly the solution to all our problems obviously not a fix for these problems, and they are in no way a substitute for professional help when it comes to improving one’s mental health.Continue reading “Top 5 houseplants for mental health”

Cost-effective terrarium building in 3 simple steps

Since we’ve been teetering precariously on the precipice of the scorching, dry Australian summer, I’ve had to put my terrarium dreams on hold as of late. I mean, can’t exactly go out and harvest moss on hot, sunny days. In my past setups, I’ve mainly steered clear of moss on account of believing that IContinue reading “Cost-effective terrarium building in 3 simple steps”

Getting exposed because I’m the queen of backtracking, apparently.

Long time no see, everyone. I’ve been away for a while to focus on my studies, but I’m back with a short update. I’ve recently made some changes to my collection, and those changes aren’t 100% congruent with my approach in the past, so in this post, I’m going to be going through the changesContinue reading “Getting exposed because I’m the queen of backtracking, apparently.”

5 houseplant FAQs answered

Before I start the main body of this post, I just wanted to acknowledge that I’ve finally hit 50 posts on this blog and thank everyone who has been reading. When I started this blog, I hoped, but didn’t to gain a readership. I kind of prepared myself to shout into the void, or rather,Continue reading “5 houseplant FAQs answered”

A Quick update and 10 photos

Hi there, everyone! Just a quick update: I’ll be pretty inconsistent with posting over the next few weeks due to exams, winter enrolments, work and the like, but hey, distance makes the heart grow fonder, right? Wish me luck, and if you have any topics that you want me to write about, email me viaContinue reading “A Quick update and 10 photos”

Up your plant game: 5 Plant FAQs answered

1. How can I increase humidity without damaging my home/furniture? Some people use humidifiers in their home to take care of calatheas, ferns and other high humidity plants. Personally, I don’t do this because it has the potential to cause damage to paint and wood. There are a few things you can do to ensureContinue reading “Up your plant game: 5 Plant FAQs answered”

Plants for your home office

More than ever, people are now working from home where possible because of the COVID-19 pandemic. As such, it is a good idea to organise your space to maximise productivity. When you can truly enjoy being in a space without being distracted by it, you’ll get the most done. Plants not only add to yourContinue reading “Plants for your home office”

Lights, camera, plants!

Light is an important food source for our plants. As such, it’s important to understand what level of light our plants need. Here, I’ll be covering the basics of how light applies to our houseplants, as well as what kinds of plants do well in each light condition. Light can be split up into 4Continue reading “Lights, camera, plants!”