Plant-Specific Guides

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Hoya Rotundiflora – (Rounded little Hoya leaves Complete Care Guide!)

Hoya, Plant-Specific Guides / By / August 26, 2023

Hoya Rotundiflora is a little Hoya that originates from Thailand. This unique plant produces almost rectangle-shaped leaves that are rounded on the edges. šŸ™‚ Let the leaves trail down from its pot. These leaves are also small and fuzzy, and they produce delicate white, fragrant blooms. Despite its difference in appearance, the Hoya Rotundiflora still shares …

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Philodendron Jose Buono – (Care and Propagation #!1 HACKS)

Philodendron, Plant-Specific Guides / By / June 14, 2023

Another climbing Philodendron with stunning green-and-cream leaves is the Philodendron Jose Buono. Like most Philodendrons, the Jose Buono is easy to grow, but is a slower-grower than most! Care-wise, a healthy Philodendron Jose Buono needs well-draining soil and regular, deep watering. It needs >6 hours of bright, indirect light a day, prefers temperatures between 55-80 …

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philodendron caramel marble top view of variegated philodendron with yellow and green marbled leaves

Philodendron Caramel Marble – (Complete #1 Care & Propagation Guide!)

Philodendron, Plant-Specific Guides / By / June 3, 2023

If you’re looking for to SPLURGE on an easy-to-grow variegated plant, check out the Philodendron Caramel Marble. It is a relatively compact (growing up to 2 feet (61cm)), upright-growing Philodendron with beautiful wavy-edge leaves. Leaves are marbled in green, yellow, caramel brown and – if you’re lucky – pink hues. šŸ™‚ Care-wise, make sure you …

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Philodendron Ring of Fire – (CARE HACKS for this sought-after houseplant!)

Philodendron, Plant-Specific Guides / By / February 5, 2023

The rare Philodendron Ring Of Fire is a SIGHT to behold, with its jagged-edged leaves in hues of orange (thus the “fire”), green, white, red, cream, and yellow. šŸ™‚ Like many other Philodendrons, the Ring Of Fire is not a difficult plant to grow, though it is a slow-grower and has a small size (just …

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topview of alocasia azlanii plant with a single leaf with purple veins and a light green leaf border

Alocasia Azlanii – (Care & Propagation TIPS!)

Alocasia, Plant-Specific Guides / By / January 24, 2023

Alocasia Azlanii is one attractive plant. šŸ™‚ This low-growing Alocasia is known for its metallic, purple leaves with pinkish veins and green leaf borders. Leaf undersides are reddish, held on top of lime green stems. BUT – in the shade, the Azlanii’s stunning veins are not obvious at all. The plant just looks like it …

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topview of large alocasia cucullata plant with upsidedown teardrop shaped lush leaves

Alocasia Cucullata – Complete Care & Propagation Guide!

Alocasia, Plant-Specific Guides / By / January 22, 2023

The Alocasia Cucullata ‘Hooded Dwarf’ is a compact Alocasia known for being smaller and easier to care for than most others in the genus.  Its unique leaves, held atop fleshy stalks, are formed in the shape of a teardrop, or, according to some, open palms. Known sometimes as Buddha’s Palm, this plantā€™s thin leaves wave with the slightest …

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topview of the alocasia yucatan princess, a type of tropical plant also known as Alocasia Sarawakensis ā€˜Yucanta Princessā€™, with dark, glossy leaves and light pink striped stems

Alocasia Yucatan Princess – (TOP 10 Care Hacks!)

Alocasia, Plant-Specific Guides / By / January 7, 2023

The Alocasia Sarawakensis ā€˜Yucatan Princessā€™ is a darker variety of Alocasia that grows quickly to its ultimate height, ~3 feet tall (91cm), when kept indoors. šŸ™‚ The Princess is known for its large elephant-ear leaves that are glossy and dark green in color….though new leaves are light green. Leaves are held atop eye-catching light pink stems, …

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top view of an alocasia infernalis plant with dark almost black colored elephant ear leaves in a small pot

Alocasia Infernalis (Black Magic care TIPS)

Alocasia, Plant-Specific Guides / By / December 28, 2022

The Alocasia Infernalis is a VERY unique, goth-like houseplant. Infernalis literally means ā€œfrom hellā€ referring to this plantā€™s dark green-red, almost black leaves that have an amazing fiery red sheen when the light hits at certain angles. Move it a little again, and the fiery red color disappears. It’s amazing to watch (BUT so hard to capture on camera)! …

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a large alocasia pink dragon with large, broad elephant ear shaped leaves with light green veins, held atop light pink stems

Alocasia Pink DragonĀ – (TIPS for a Thriving #1 Alocasia!)

Alocasia, Plant-Specific Guides / By / December 26, 2022

The Alocasia Pink DragonĀ is truly a stunner! What makes it unique is its HUGE elephant-ear leaves with light green veins. Leaves grow from light pink stems. šŸ™‚ Each leaf looks a bit leathery and textured (not smooth!). Despite it eye-catching leaves, lots of Alocasias like the Pink Dragon get a bad rap for being too …

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a small potted philodendron whipple way with plenty of long point leaves growing from a central thick stem. leaves are variegated at the top and uniformly green at the bottom

Philodendron Whipple Way – (Growing #1 Guide & TIPS for this Rare plant!)

Philodendron, Plant-Specific Guides / By / December 24, 2022

The Philodendron Whipple Way is a rare, tropical vine that is a sport Philodendron Domesticum. It has long leaves that grow from a thick central stem. Leaves often boast different shades of green and white striations… and more unusual and expensive versions even have delightful pink specks or variegation! Getting your hands on a Philodendron …

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