Ever look at a corner of your home and think, “This spot needs a little life”? You want something green and vibrant, a plant that feels like a living piece of art, but maybe you’re worried about the commitment. We’ve all been there, staring at a sad-looking houseplant and wondering where we went wrong. I…
Have you ever seen a houseplant that just stops you in your tracks? One with gracefully arching leaves that look like they’ve been painted by an artist, featuring a creamy, almost glowing center stripe flanked by rich green edges? If so, you’ve likely met the stunning reverse spider plant. For years, the standard spider plant…
Hello, fellow gardener! Let’s talk about something that can make any plant parent’s heart sink: spotting those first signs of spider mites. You see the tiny white specks on the leaves, maybe a delicate, sinister-looking web, and you know you have a fight on your hands. It’s a frustratingly common problem, but I want you…
Have you ever seen a vibrant, arching houseplant with a cascade of tiny baby plants dangling from its stems and thought, “I need that in my life”? Chances are, you were looking at the iconic spider plant. It’s one of the most recognizable and beloved indoor plants, and for good reason. You’ve likely seen a…
Have you ever walked out to your garden, beaming with pride, only to spot a delicate, silky web draped over your favorite tomato plant? Your heart sinks. Your first thought is probably, “Oh no, does spider eat plants?” It’s a question that races through the mind of almost every gardener at some point. I get…
Have you ever looked at that gorgeous, arching houseplant with its cascade of tiny “babies” and wondered what it’s actually called? You’re not alone! While we all affectionately call it the spider plant, airplane plant, or ribbon plant, knowing its official name is the first step to truly understanding it. I promise you, this isn’t…
Have you ever looked at your spider plant—that famously “indestructible” houseplant—and wondered why it looks a little… lackluster? Maybe its leaf tips are browning, or it stubbornly refuses to produce those adorable little “spiderettes” you see cascading from other people’s plants. Here’s a little secret from one gardener to another: the problem often isn’t your…
Have you ever peered closely at your beloved indoor palm or calathea, only to notice tiny, almost invisible webs clinging to the undersides of the leaves? Or perhaps you’ve seen a fine, dusty stippling of yellow or white dots on a once-vibrant leaf. If your heart just sank a little, I get it. You’ve likely…
Ever walk into a friend’s home or a nursery and spot a classic, arching spider plant, thinking you’ve seen them all? I have to let you in on a little secret: that’s just the tip of the iceberg! Many gardeners are surprised to learn that there’s a whole world of these wonderfully resilient and beautiful…