Photo by Alec Perez For August we’re featuring the Rhaphidophora tetrasperma aka mini-monstera! If you’re looking to add a monstera to your collection but don’t have the space for a big one then consider this smaller more compact Monstera deliciosa adjacent plantie. Pictured here is my trio of mini-monsteras that I have affectionately named ‘The…
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Plant-o-Pedia: Begonia Corallina
Photo by Alec Perez Introducing Queen Bey-gonia, our polka dot pattern loving, high humidity thriving, and currently blooming queen! I’m obsessed with her silver pops of color and leaf pattern looking like Mother Nature bedazzled her herself! Featured here is a Begonia corallina, native to South America, this species falls the umbrella term “Angel Wing…
Plant-o-Pedia: Philodendron Brasil
Photo by Alec Perez Welcome to the stage Miss Philodendron Brasil! This no-frills and low fuss plantie is an easy addition to any home. It’s a fast grower, very forgiving, and also doesn’t attract many pests in my experience so it’s a perfect addition to any budding home plant enthusiast’s collection. Native to Central America…
Plant-o-Pedia: Maidenhair Fern
Photo by Alec Perez The Maidenhair fern, known for its luscious locks and elegant hair-do, has the reputation of being difficult to care for with their diva-like demands! Maidenhair ferns require more attention than our recently featured Elephant Ear so if you’re a very attentive plant parent, this is the perfect plantie to add to your…
Plant-o-Pedia: Elephant Ear
Photo by Alec Perez The name ‘Elephant Ear’ is shared by Alocasias and Colocasias who are of the Araceane family. With so many varieties, there is an Elephant Ear for every experience level. For those who are just getting into houseplants, pick up the deep velvet green-leafed Alocasia Regal Shield, which can be found at…
Plant-o-Pedia: Pinstripe Plant
Photo by Alec Perez It’s a stripes on stripes moment on the Plant-o-Pedia as we take a look at Calathea Ornata aka the Pinstripe Plant. Native to the rainforests of Central and South America and also found in Africa and Thailand, Calatheas belong to the Marantaceae Family, or prayer plants, whose leaves open in the…