Houseplant How-Tos

7 Tips to Care for your Monstera Plant

7 Tips to Care for your Monstera Plant

The monstera plant comes in a variety of shapes and sizes.  The two most common varieties are Monstera deliciosa and Monstera adansonii, which are often lovingly referred to as “swiss chess plants.” As their nickname implies, monsteras are easy to identify by the holes and clefts in their dark green leaves.  M. deliciosa has large leaves, while M. adansonii has smaller leaves and grows like a vine. Although sometimes called “split-leaf philodendron”, in fact it is not a philodendron at all! Now that we know what to call them, let’s talk about how to care for these amazing plants.

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How To: Care for a Coffee Arabica Indoor Plant

How To: Care for a Coffee Arabica Indoor Plant

The Coffee Arabica, is the most common of the coffee plants, accounting for over 60% of the coffee production you and I drink! It is also known as the Arabian coffee plant, the coffee shrub of Arabia, mountain coffee, or just simply, arabica coffee plant. It’s a clever little plant that is known for its waxy feeling bright green leaves. It is well liked as an indoor houseplant primarily because of the novelty of owning a coffee plant, but it functions very well as an indoor houseplant. 

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How To: Care for a Calathea Rattlesnake Plant

How To: Care for a Calathea Rattlesnake Plant
The calathea rattlesnake plant, scientifically called the calathea lancifolia, or formerly, the calthea insignis, is a beautiful plant known for its striking leaf patterns and colors. It is well liked as an indoor houseplant because it does not require bright light, it prefers indirect, filtered light. The rattlesnake plant offers a variety of color and pattern not often seen in houseplants, and so this plant is a striking mix to add to any indoor houseplants collection.  Continue reading

New! Indoor Houseplants to Sproutsouth

New! Indoor Houseplants to Sproutsouth
We've added some brand new foliage to brighten up your homes this new year. Focused on plants that can tolerate and thrive in low light conditions, we've brought you the dracaena janet craig, the zz, and many more fan-favorites, all conveniently sized in 4 inch pots that fit perfectly into some of our favorite ceramic planters - with plenty of room to grow.  Continue reading

How To : Style the White Elephant Planter

How To : Style the White Elephant Planter
A quick glance at this elephant planter will instantly tell you why this guy is a fan-favorite - he's simply a crowd-pleaser! Here are some of our favorite plant-pot combinations that we've seen so far. Below are three different plants we recommend for trying out in the white elephant planter for a vibrant look and a show-stopping plant and pot combination.  Continue reading

The Benefits Of Keeping Houseplants In Your Home And Office

The Benefits Of Keeping Houseplants In Your Home And Office
Making the most of the space around you can be more beneficial than you’d think. An empty office space or corner of your home can quickly be transformed into a powerful and inspirational space to drive productivity and create a therapeutic experience. But what if we told you that this could be achieved by simply adding plants to those empty spaces?  Continue reading