Hoya Shooting Star, Hoya multiflora When I was a kid, my parents used to drag me to nurseries where they would “dumpster dive” for discarded plants. Usually this happened after-hours, sometimes not, and either way the experience was mortifying. Years later, however, I found myself doing the same thing (but, of course, with permission from […]
![This is the story of a bay tree that asked to move back indoors. It’s usually the other way around. Anyone who has overwintered frost-tender plants knows that botanical cabin fever is real. Dry air, artificial heat, and a lack of sunlight take their toll. Scale insects attack. Spider mites arrive. And aphids? Where they […] Fresh Bay Leaves, Urban Heat Island, Scale Insects, Laurus Nobilis, Spider Mites, Potting Soil, Planting Seeds, Plan Your Trip, Indoor Garden](https://i.pinimg.com/236x/62/b7/c1/62b7c172bc3a3e3136619214b1abca6a.jpg)
![Houseplants can bring happiness, a sense of well-being, and visual appeal, but they can also bring complete confusion and frustration when they droop, frizzle, or even expire. This scenario is especially true if your plant parenting skills are not well-honed. That’s where learning from experts comes in, which is why I’ve asked Puneet Sabharwal, CEO […] Indoor Plants, Physical Properties, Liquid Fertilizer, Public Garden, Plant Care, Houseplants](https://i.pinimg.com/236x/ea/a6/cd/eaa6cd3cb2f76b8b7875a71771659fe2.jpg)
![Dog tail cactus: Selenicereus testudo Fine, I’ll admit it. As a dog-lover, most things with the word ‘dog’ in it will draw my attention. But this plant really does have more to it than just a canine reference. Dog tail cactus is strangely exotic-looking, with its long, tail-like cylindrical stems dotted with tiny spines that […] Medusa, Exotic House Plants, Rat Tail Cactus, Cactus Types, Landscaping Plants, Hedges, Land Scape](https://i.pinimg.com/236x/91/1c/ed/911ced00c5efea9d69c0698471c7cb23.jpg)
![Many of us are trying to make smarter, more eco-friendly choices when it comes to our food, health, wealth, and the earth. It’s time to do the same on the houseplant front. But how do we make sure that our love for indoor plants is as positive for the earth as it is for us? […] Aloe Vera, Tiered Garden, Invasive Plants, Garden Nursery, Propagation, Water Garden](https://i.pinimg.com/236x/f0/10/92/f01092d927cd558a180f4fc473c78a44.jpg)
![Umbrella tree fig, Ficus umbellata I’m sure every plant person has their opinion of what the ‘it’ indoor plant will be for 2022. In general, the winner is usually obscure, or rare and hard to find, or perhaps it’s a plant that fell out of fashion years ago but is making a comeback. Well, word […] Organic Liquid Fertilizer, Umbrella Tree, Interior Garden](https://i.pinimg.com/236x/e8/73/fc/e873fc5835605c21b7e1e060f1f71831.jpg)
![Rabbit’s Foot Fern, Davallia fejeensis Wandering around my local nursery the other day, I spotted this mysterious looking creature. Instantly I had to pet its fuzzy feet and marvel at the way it scrambled over the pot’s edges, almost hugging it for dear life. I read the label: Rabbit’s Foot fern. While I always cringe […] Garden Plants, Hanging Plants, Hanging Baskets, Rabbit Foot Fern, White Flower Farm, Indoor Flowers](https://i.pinimg.com/236x/88/bf/ce/88bfce4b0da23481e42a64fb3a050b85.jpg)
![Burro’s Tail, Sedum morganianum Honestly, burro’s tail (which also goes by the alias donkey’s tail) can be a tricky succulent plant to grow indoors. My experience with Sedum morganianum as a houseplant has been mixed: Although it belongs to the hardy sedum family, this plant is physically fragile and prone to drop its leaves. That said, if you’re […] Succulent Landscaping, Planting Flowers, Vegetable Garden, Garden Gnomes, Buy Plants, Succulents Garden](https://i.pinimg.com/236x/b4/84/47/b48447d5aeab52e3c955cff13a9bcc63.jpg)
![Hoya Shooting Star, Hoya multiflora When I was a kid, my parents used to drag me to nurseries where they would “dumpster dive” for discarded plants. Usually this happened after-hours, sometimes not, and either way the experience was mortifying. Years later, however, I found myself doing the same thing (but, of course, with permission from […] Hoya Plants, Lower Lights, Hanging Pots, Shooting Stars, Garden Design](https://i.pinimg.com/236x/5e/99/79/5e997903d29661dbdcbf8599374efd00.jpg)
![Kalanchoe, Kalanchoe blossfeldiana: “Flaming Katy” On a raw gray winter afternoon, I happened to walk by a small grocery shop in my Brooklyn neighborhood and was halted in my tracks by a group of succulents in radiant bloom, covered with tiny, star-shaped yellow, red, and orange flowers: kalanchoes. These floriferous beauties are just the thing to […] Miniature Greenhouse, Build A Greenhouse, Greenhouse Plants, Blooming Succulents, Types Of Succulents, Kalanchoe Blossfeldiana, Conservatory Design, Succulent Arrangements](https://i.pinimg.com/236x/c4/b0/03/c4b00351f4cf0dfc4c6570822bd4259f.jpg)
![After growing up in Japan and relocating to London to study in 2004, botanical stylist Yasuyo Harvey moved to the suburbs before her son, Noah, started elementary school. Her family’s circa-1930s house in Worcester Park came with a neighborhood full of young children, easy access to “the best Korean restaurant in London”—and daily inspiration for […] Outdoor Gardens, Beautiful Interiors, Beautiful Homes, Worcester Park, 1930s House, Outdoor Living, Outdoor Decor, Mid Century Style](https://i.pinimg.com/236x/cd/b7/d6/cdb7d6bb655415e8e49600db135dbacc.jpg)
![Staghorn fern, Platycerium bifurcatum There is no doubt that a mounted mature staghorn fern will get your attention. These plants truly act as living art pieces. I’ve always had a thing for epiphytic specimens and how theses tropical wonders in their native environment grow on trees and other plants without needing soil. They’re quite magical, […] Platycerium Bifurcatum, Epiphyte, Art Of Living](https://i.pinimg.com/236x/9b/e0/5a/9be05a814583d1f0f5e05c562e19dd39.jpg)
![Just like us, houseplants want to hunker down for the colder and shorter days ahead. While your foliage friends might not appreciate a warm cup of cocoa or cozy scarfs, they do appreciate a little pampering and a lot of rest during the fall and winter months, when temperatures dip, light conditions dwindle, and moisture […] Indoor Plants Clean Air, Indoor Plant Wall, Indoor Plants Low Light, Ficus Pumila, Plantas Indoor, Kitchen Plants, Patio Plants, Apartment Plants](https://i.pinimg.com/236x/df/f3/e5/dff3e5d5722a52536bbc9867b7b016d4.jpg)
![Tiny, tortured bonsai trees that look wise beyond their years fascinate me. What separates them from their shopping mall cousins—shelves of identical plants, each with a tiny clay Confucius at its roots? To find out, I went to visit Eric Schrader, who teaches bonsai basics at the Bonsai Society of San Francisco and who lives in […] Small Trees, Small Plants, How To Grow Bonsai, Bonsai Tree Care, Bonsai Trees, Living Statue, Dwarf Trees, Tree Pruning, Miniature Trees](https://i.pinimg.com/236x/d6/20/e1/d620e102812cf511320c723750f94cc2.jpg)
![Recently spotted: playful, chic planters, made from red clay sourced in Galicia, Spain, and hand-thrown and -painted in Barcelona. The brand behind them, Casa Atlântica, was founded in 2014 with the goal of reviving and preserving the craftsmanship of artisans in Galicia and Portugal. “Our philosophy is based on offering contemporary products while promoting local […] Moma, Casas En Atlanta, Interior Plants, Planter Pots, Clay Planter, Terracotta Pots, Plate Sets](https://i.pinimg.com/236x/6f/9f/9c/6f9f9c0e52a527ec0fe0be3366d2eb49.jpg)
![Indoor gardens are booming in bars, restaurants, and hotels—making spaces feel lush, atmospheric, and echoing the near universal revival of houseplants. The latest space to join the fray is NoMad’s new outpost in London, a 91-room boutique hotel set in the extraordinary architecture of the former Bow Street Magistrate’s Court in Covent Garden. Completed in […] Potted Garden, The Ivy Chelsea, Nomad Hotel, Citrus Trees, Covent Garden, Spring Blooms](https://i.pinimg.com/236x/eb/f7/35/ebf735044f2b363fd72c2f2897f29501.jpg)
![We are big fans of Bloomist and their championing of artisan-made wares and environmentally-sensitive faux flowers. They recently wrote to share news of a new collection: live plants. “Live plants were always a part of the original vision when we conceived of Bloomist,” says co-founder Alex Bates. “But finding the right grower that aligned with […] International Flowers, Types Of Houseplants, Elephant Ears, African Masks, Garden Gifts, Faux Flowers](https://i.pinimg.com/236x/0d/90/29/0d9029ba998a091fde63a48eaa3b26c6.jpg)
![After years of coaxing a Christmas cactus to bloom on schedule, you may be surprised to learn there also is an Easter cactus that flowers in springtime. I know I was when I came across a small potted plant with irresistible, tiny flower buds at a local nursery. Rhipsalidopsis gaertneri, as Easter cactus is called […] Succulent Gardening, Succulents Diy, Succulent Planters, Flower Gardening](https://i.pinimg.com/236x/1f/b2/cf/1fb2cf2f830ed23d789db39ecdb19fe5.jpg)
![All plants have personalities. Anthropomorphized, a fiddle-leaf fig tree is the young urban dweller with a beanie collection, an orchid is the elegant suburban mom, a snake plant is the post-grad bohemian. As for the plants sold at SANSO? They are all Tilda Swinton—that is to say, elegant, weird, soulful, and wholly unique. SANSO, located […] Giada De Laurentiis, Browning, Asian House, Metal Patio Furniture, Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree, Rare Plants, Ceramic Design](https://i.pinimg.com/236x/82/6b/b0/826bb06888577ddfb6374d83a0afd0ed.jpg)