Find out if chlorine and fluoride in water can harm your houseplants. What you should do about this and what kind of water you should use. Some plants are sensitive to chlorine and fluoride. For sensitive plants, you...

Take a look at this gorgeous Philodendron Birkin. Find out about the plant, including how it got its striking variegation. Philodendron Birkin is a chance genetic mutation.#healthyhouseplants #philodendronbirkin...

Find out what the term chlorosis means and how it can affect your houseplants. Chlorosis is a yellowing of leaf tissue due to a lack of chlorophyll. Find out if your plant has it, what causes it and what to do. Iron,...

Find out what NPK stands for and how it is significant for your houseplants. These are the major nutrients contained in balanced fertilizers. They are vital to houseplant growth. Find...

In this viewer inspired video, find out how to safely clean fuzzy-leaved plants like African violets. The best way to clean such plants is not by rinsing them but with a soft-haired brush such as an art brush or makeup...

Find out if the diseased or damaged leaves on your houseplants will heal. This is a commonly asked question. Usually you need to prune out the leaves. It’s also a good idea to determine why the leaf is damaged or...

Why Bacteria is Good for Houseplant Soil Although bacteria sounds like it might be bad for your houseplants, good bacteria is a really good thing for your houseplants. Healthy soils contain high...

Find out how thick to put mulch on houseplants. Mulching your houseplants is good for promoting beneficial bacteria in the soil. Mulch also cuts down on the need for watering. This video shows you how much mulch to add...

Learn the best way to prune out old flowers on African violets. It’s a good idea to be careful when you remove the flowers. How to prune the spent blooms off properly so that the plant re-blooms more quickly....

You might think plant roots only need water to survive, but they also need oxygen just as much to stay alive and grow. Find out how water and oxygen are important to healthy roots. Without enough oxygen, roots will...