Category: House Plants

The Peperomia Obtusifolia may well be the plant responsible for my current plant addiction. The first one I bought, I planted in a little copper canister and while it did look sweet, it quickly outgrew it and the easy success spurred my confidence on to try another plant soon after. The Obtusifolia has been one… Continue reading Baby Rubber Plant – Peperomia Obtusifolia

Hibiscus are prolific bloomers outside in tropical locations and require little assistance in achieving a spray of showy flowers. While it is possible to grow hibiscus as a houseplant, getting them to flower will require a little hands on attention from you. The good news is, I find encouraging blooms on my hibiscus much easier… Continue reading How to get your indoor Hibiscus to flower

If you’re growing hibiscus chances are it has a pest, in fact I’m guessing that’s why you’re here – because you’re looking for solutions to your spider mite infestation or aphid affliction. Hibiscus are tropical plants that grow in specific conditions and when you mess with those conditions it stresses the plant. A stressed plant… Continue reading Growing Hibiscus Indoors. Troubleshooting and Pest Control.

Back to the House Plant Index The Chinese Money plant or Pilea Peperomioides has to be one of the most rewarding plant experiences ever! I can see why they’re so popular and even for a plant that isn’t grown for flowers, it’s certainly entertaining with the way it grows it’s babies. Pilea grows a long… Continue reading Pilea Peperomioides

Back to the House Plant Index String of Hearts plant or Ceropegia woodii is easy to grow and propagate. This fast growing vine type plant has small heart shaped leaves that are so stinkin cute. The vines will grow and grow until they hit the floor or you give them a trim. This plant can… Continue reading String of Hearts – Ceropegia Woodii