Plants
A Short and Simple Guide to Rubber Plants
I am shocked by how many ficus plants I’ve owned, given my track record with them. I’ve had several plants…
Short and Simple Guide to Dieffenbachia
Let's talk about the dieffenbachia. For me, it's the plant that I fall in love with over and over again…
Plant Overview: Hoya Pubicalyx
Hello, plant friends! I'm back with a plant blog, but I'm going to switch up the format a little. Since…
Review: Susan Orlean’s The Orchid Thief Takes a Deep Dive Into the Dramatic World of Orchids
Susan Orlean's The Orchid Thief shines a light on orchid enthusiasts and hustle culture. Hey, y'all! I'm back, this time…
A Short and Simple Guide to Money Trees
I grew up surrounded by money trees, spotting them not only during my rare trips to big-box nurseries but also…
A Short and Simple Guide to Crotons
Crotons are the pumpkin spice lattes of the plant world. To put it bluntly, they're pretty basic. You'll find them…
A Short and Simple Guide to ZZ Plants
The ZZ plant is nothing to yawn at! Dubbed the "unkillable houseplant," zamioculcas zamiifolia makes for an agreeable and low-key…
A Short and Simple Guide to Philodendron
Last summer, my grandma visited us from Canada for a few weeks. She had a lot of life hacks and…
A Short and Simple Guide to Spider Plants
Introduction Don't ever talk to its son or its son's son or its son's son's son or its son's son's…
A Short and Simple Guide to Schefflera (Arboricola)
Introduction The schefflera, or umbrella plant, is just one of those plants that looks both whimsical and elegant. As the…