Houseplants

Houseplants and indoor gardening have been trending for the past few years. Are you in on the craze? Choose from any of the houseplant statistics you like, but what really …

Keeping houseplants healthy can be a constant challenge. You might think that keeping them indoors means they will remain safe from invading insects, but in reality, many varieties would love …

Have you ever been tempted to move your houseplants outdoors in spring? I must admit, the temptation was hard to resist for me about a decade ago when I first …

What’s the first thing you do when you bring home a new houseplant? One of my friends tends to have a set-it-and-forget-it approach to new plant babies. While another has …

Watering is one of the most (if not the most) essential tasks in houseplant care. Unfortunately, many newbie indoor gardeners (and often experienced ones) tend to get it wrong. Whether …

What I’m about to say may come as a shock to many long-time jade plant owners, but did you know that your jade can produce beautiful star-shaped flowers? I had …

Scale is weird. The first time you encounter it, you probably won’t even notice it. You’ll be watering your plant and see this funny brown bump on a stem or …

Jade plants are one of the most popular succulents kept as houseplants today. Also known as the lucky plant or money plant, Crassula ovata is native to South Africa. Its …

If there is one thing you learn pretty quickly when you bring a houseplant home, it’s that not killing your plant often turns out to be a lot harder than …

For many a plant lover, seeing the leaves of a favorite plant turn a color other than green is cause for alarm. After all, leaves are the most visible indicator …

Pothos, commonly known as Devil’s Ivy, is leading the forefront of the recent houseplant boom. For many, this humble plant is the one that starts their houseplant obsession, and it’s …

In recent years it has become popular to grow coffee plants indoors. They have a stunning shape and their glossy green leaves make them ideal houseplants. While it is possible …

You’ve got a healthy African violet that you’ve kept thriving for ages. You water it carefully to avoid crown rot. Its leaves are pristine emerald green, without any burn spots, …

Humans have been bringing plants inside the home for thousands of years. Not only do they clean the air and brighten up a room, they carry all sorts of intangible …

Unless you live under a rock (It’s okay, I do too, it’s quieter.), then you know that houseplants are hot. You can thank broke millennials for breathing new life into …

Houseplants have exploded in popularity in recent years. You can’t scroll through social media feeds without coming across at least one self-proclaimed plant parent proudly showing off their plant children. …

African violets are problematic for me. I do just fine keeping them alive, and I’ve even figured out how to keep them blooming more often than not. Keeping the leaves …

It all starts with one plant. It’s a gift from someone or a plant that catches your eye when you’re out and about. You take care of your new friend …

What is a tropical fruit salad without pineapple? These tart fruits are loved by many in grocery stores, but few think about growing them in their own gardens. Luckily, it …

If you’re a Rural Sprout regular, then it’s probably safe to say you know I’m a huge fan of Christmas cactuses. And by Christmas cactuses, I mean all varieties of …

Although soil is an important foundation of plant care, it can be a pain sometimes. Whether it’s making a mess of your floors or attracting pests and bacteria into your …

Poinsettias are the most popular Christmas plants, hands down. They’re so popular that they make up ¼ of all potted plant purchases every single year. That’s pretty impressive for a …

The poinsettia is one of the most popular festive plants to put on display over the holidays – second only to the iconic Christmas Tree! The fiery red and deep …

Every year more than 35 million poinsettias are purchased over the holidays. This number makes up nearly a quarter of all potted plants purchased every year. That’s a lot of …