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Wax Ivy
The Wax Ivy or Senecio Macroglossus ‘Variegatus’ is a beautiful trailing plant with succulent stems and waxy ivy-like leaves. The leaves are ivy shaped and are deep green with creamy white/yellow margins. They can also produce daisy-like yellow flowers! Wax ivy is related to the string of pearls. This is a great alternative to ivy plants since english ivy is [...]
Wax Ivy
The plant of the week is Wax Ivy or Senecio Macroglossus ‘Variegatus’. This is a beautiful trailing plant with succulent stems and waxy ivy-like leaves. The leaves are ivy shaped and are deep green with creamy white/yellow margins.They can also produce daisy-like yellow flowers! Wax ivy is related to the string of pearls. This is a great alternative to ivy [...]
Syngonium Frosted Heart
The Syngonium Frosted Heart loves to climb, so giving it a trellis or moss pole will help it grow. The leaves are “frosted” with white variegation, making it look iridescent. The leaves are much larger and thicker than most syngonium plants. Place in bright, indirect light. This plant can start to grow leggy if not given enough light. Water when [...]
Philodendron Micans
This beauty has soft, velvety leaves that are heart shaped. The new leaves come out a bronzy color, and then fade to a dark green. This is an excellent trailing plant, and is also a fast grower. A great plant for beginners! The Micans are also great plants to climb up a moss pole or trellis! Place your Micans in [...]
Philodendron Pink Princess
The Philodendron Pink Princess has unique and colorful foliage and will make it a great addition to any houseplant collection! The pink princess has dark green/burgundy leaves that are splashed with pink variegation. Some leaves can even be all pink! This plant is a climber, so giving it a moss pole or trellis to climb up on will make it [...]
Olive Tree
Olive trees (aka European Olive) come from the hot and dry climate of the Mediterranean region. Bringing this plant into your home, will give it that Mediterranean feel. They feature slender gray/green leaves that have a shiny cast to them. The undersides of the leaves are furry in texture. It will be happiest near a window that receives ample light, [...]
Calathea Zebrina
The Calathea Zebrina features stunning soft, velvety leaves with different shades of green, giving it that zebra stripe look. The undersides of the leaves are a deep purple color. They are non toxic to cats and dogs, so it is a great pet friendly plant! Water when the top inch of soil is dry, and make sure to fully saturate [...]
Philodendron Birkin
The Philodendron Birkin has beautiful dark green foliage stripped with white pinstripes. Each leaf is different, making it a unique houseplant to add to your collection! New leaves come out creamy white and then fade to dark green, but still have the white pinstripe variegation. Like other philodendrons, the Birkin cannot tolerate being overwatered. A good rule of thumb is [...]
Peperomia Stilt
The peperomia stilt features beautiful green and light green striped foliage and leaves which look similar to the rind of a watermelon. This plant grows upright and as it gets taller, the stems start to bend and trail! For best results, place in bright, indirect filtered light or underneath a grow light. Water when the top 1-2 inches of soil [...]
Hoya Carnosa Krismon Princess
The Hoya Carnosa Krismon Princess has oval succulent shaped leaves that are splashed with creamy yellow to pink variegation. They are a trailing plant which makes them awesome for a hanging basket! Hoyas also produce beautiful pink star shaped flowers that come in clusters. Keep in mind that it may take a few years for your hoya to flower, but [...]
Staghorn Fern
The Staghorn Fern is epiphytic, which means they grow on other plants or trees in their natural environment. You can have them mounted on a wood plaque, or hung in a hanging basket. As their fronds mature, they look similar to deer antlers. They like bright, indirect natural light, but not direct sunlight and this is too harsh for their [...]
Golden Pothos
The Golden Pothos features beautiful green foliage with yellow variegation. Pothos are very fast growing, easy to care for plants, making them a great plant for beginners! They are trailing plants, so you can hang them in a planter or shelf or you can grow them up a moss pole/trellis. They like to be placed in medium to low indirect [...]
Oxalis Triangularis (Shamrock)
Oxalis are grown from small bulbs that produce cute little white/pink/purple flowers that rise above the leaves. They have triangular shaped leaves that are grouped in threes and come in a variety of colors. During the night, their leaves fold up, and then open up in the daytime. They may go through a dormancy phase where all of the leaves [...]
String of Turtles
The Peperomia Prostrata, or more commonly known as the String of Turtles is a small training plant that has circular, succulent leaves that look like turtle shells. It is a great hanging plant that looks beautiful trailing down a shelf! The String of Turtles does produce flowers, but they are not as showy as you might think. They send out [...]
Calathea Lancifolia
The Calathea Lancifolia (aka the rattlesnake calathea) has beautiful long wavy leaves with dark green splotches on them. The undersides of the leaves are a deep purple color. Calatheas love humidity, so place them near a humidifier or on a pebble tray. Otherwise they will get crispy brown tips on their leaves. Calatheas also like to be in medium to [...]
Philodendron Silver Sword
The plant of the week is the Philodendron Silver Sword. This plant has beautiful, glossy silver foliage. The leaves come to a point, similar to a sword. They are a climbing vine with thick stems, so having a trellis/moss pole for it will help it grow big leaves. Philodendrons are tropical plants, and they will thrive when they receive high [...]
Split Leaf Philodendron
The Monstera Deliciosa or commonly known as the split leaf philodendron. These beauties are very easy to grow, making them a great beginner plant! They love to climb, so a trellis or moss pole would help support them. Young plants have dark green leaves that are completely solid, and as it matures the leaves get more and more fenestrations(splits/holes). Place [...]
Button Fern
This little fern has dense, curving fronds with circular (button-like) leaflets coming off of each frond. They are a low growing fern, and won't get much taller than a foot. They like to be placed in bright, indirect light. A north or eastern facing window would be best. Water when the top inch of soil is dry. They love humidity, [...]
Philodendron Brasil
It is a beautiful trailing plant with heart shaped leaves that are green on the edges and has different shades of yellow and green in the center. It can be a trailing/vining plant or you can grow it up a trellis or moss pole! While it can survive in low light conditions, it’s best to put it in bright, indirect [...]
Rex Begonia
The plant of the week this week is Rex Begonias. These plants have some of the most striking and unique foliage, ranging in a variety of colors and patterns. Unlike most begonias which are grown for their flowers, rex begonias are grown for their foliage. They like to be in bright, indirect light. Never put them in direct sunlight as [...]
Maidenhair Fern
This plant has delicate, fan shaped leaves that are on wiry black stems. In the wild, it grows near streams and waterfalls, so it’s a humidity lover! Either place the fern near a humidifier or on a pebble tray filled with water to increase the moisture around the plant. These ferns do not like to dry out completely. They will [...]
Domino Peace Lily
The Domino Peace Lily—also called the Variegated Peace Lily. It's a beautiful plant with dark green leaves, speckled with white splotches. With the right amount of light, it'll produce tall white flowers! The Domino Peace Lily tolerates low light but does best in medium to bright indirect light. Make sure to keep away from sun's rays since this can burn [...]
Maranta Lemon Lime
The plant of the week this week is Maranta Lemon Lime. This plant is phototropic which means they move their leaves in response to light—opening and closing their leaves in the morning and night. Hence the name "Prayer Plant". The Maranta Lemon Lime also blooms. It produces tiny, light pink/white flowers. They like to be in bright filtered light, but [...]
String of Arrows
A beautiful type of trailing succulent vine that has arrow shaped leaves. They produce beautiful tiny flowers and do best in bright filtered light. Make sure the soil is dry between waterings. The foliage will be limp when thirsty. This is a very fast grower, and overall, an easy to care for plant!
Deck Staining 101
For this article, Ace expert Lou Manfredini is going to focus on oil-based stains and why those are the products of his choice. If you have a wood deck, then there is a good chance you have or need to stain it to prolong its life and keep it looking great. There are plenty of choices when it comes to [...]
