Alocasia Plant Care
If you’re looking for drama in your houseplant collection, alocasia — the African mask plant — will bring it. Just look at those bold, distinctive veins and unusually shaped leaves …
Houseplant water — What’s the best water to use on your houseplants?
It depends. Not my favorite answer to any question — but hang in here with me for just a bit. (Your houseplants will thank you for your diligence!) Houseplant water …
Caring for a Triostar — How to tend your Stromanthe triostar plant
If you’ve read many of our plant articles, you know I’m partial to pink. And while pink flowering plants are pretty easy to come by (as evidenced by our yard …
Terra cotta care
If you’ve been reading CaretoKeep for long, you know that I’m a big fan of terra cotta pots. They’re scattered throughout our home and our yard, too. I love the …
Sansevieria care — How to take care of your snake plant
There is really no excuse — every home and every office should have at least one sansevieria. You don’t need a green thumb, you don’t need good light, you don’t …
Polka dot plant care
The first time I met a polka dot plant, I wondered if it was real. I thought it looked like something a child might draw if you asked her to …
How to care for a Christmas Cactus
Are you lucky enough to have a new Christmas cactus in your life this year? They’re the neatest plants — with such oddly pretty leaves and beautiful, graceful blossoms in …
Bulbs for winter blooms — How to force flower bulbs indoors
Here’s a plant project that brightens the longest winters. It’s easy to do (seriously — I detest when directions, whether for a recipe or a DIY craft, say it’s easy …
ZZ Plant Care
I have two happy ZZ plants, and wow, I completely understand why the ZZ plant is so popular! It’s graceful and always healthy looking, with its shiny, waxy leaves and …
What’s wrong with my houseplant?
Houseplants can be confounding. Some seem to thrive no matter what the conditions, while a few seem to need exactly the right pot in just the right window with just …