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Also known as an Arrowhead plant, your Syngonium podophyllum is an easy to care for, beautifully grown, vining plant. This plant can grow anywhere in your home as it is low light tolerant. They like to vine down or climb up a strong moss pole. Their leaves offer a wide variety of different colored leaves that will leave you in awe of them.  Light Although your Syngonium is low light tolerant and will give you growth in a lower lit setting, putting your plant in a spot with medium to bright indirect light, will encourage it to thrive. Avoid direct...

Because the beautifully shaped and striking foliage of your Fitonnia, also known as the Nerve Plant, originates from South America, they prefer a more humid environment They are easy to care for plants that can tolerate a range of lighting, making this a perfect plant for a somewhat beginner plant person and terrariums!  Light Your Fitonia prefers bright, indirect light but can tolerate medium light. Placing this plant in too low of light can cause some leaves to lose the vibrant colors and patterns it has. Direct sunlight is too harsh on the foliage so avoid full sun.  Water   Your...

There are many misunderstood aspects of plant care that make it into the seemingly arcane art that it is for some new plant owners. Push aside pests and your watering schedule because lighting is the most misunderstood aspect of care that we get a lot of questions on. If you’re a new plant parent or just someone confused by what ‘indirect light’ means, this guide is for you. Direct vs. Indirect Light Guys, this one is easier than it’s made out to be. If you can make eye contact with the sun from your window (you really shouldn’t do this...

Philodendron and their sub-family Aroids come in all different shapes and sizes. From the coveted Monstera Deliciosa to the Birkin pictured, Philodendron are excellent houseplants as they thrive in indirect light, comparable to the tree canopies they tend to grow under, and they are quite forgiving in terms of care. Soil Almost any well-draining potting mix will be sufficient for your Philodendron. Our go-to recommendation for a high-quality soil that’s fast draining is Fox Farms Ocean Forest. Watering Water your Philodendron when the top few inches of the soil is dry. Make sure to discard any water that drains from the bottom to...

These beautiful, vining plants will add life and bright, green foliage to your home. They can be easy to grow if cared for properly. They appreciate cooler temperatures, as low at 50 degrees, and a moist, humid environment. They also do well as outdoor plants but would recommend doing further research on outdoor plants before going forward. Soil Almost any loose, well-draining potting mix will be sufficient for your Ivy. Our go-to recommendation for a high-quality soil that’s fast draining is Fox Farms Ocean Forest. Watering Your Ivy appreciates evenly moist soil but not soggy or waterlogged. Feel the soil...