From starting his horticulture endeavors at a university in South Africa to growing plants in the Netherlands for four and a half years, Wayne Knijnenburg then made his way to the U.S. to join the Wild Interiors growing team with many years of plant experience under his belt. Get to know Wayne in this week’s blog!
Read MorePlants change their growth to favor current growing conditions. They acclimate to their environment’s lighting by producing leaves optimized to take in the amount of light provided. Read more to find out the few plant signals to watch out for if you are unsure that your plant is getting the right amount of sunlight.
Read MoreIt is difficult to be a plant-lover on vacation. Every plant nursery or botanical garden gift shop offers an opportunity to grab a plant that may be unique to an area or more affordable than what you can find at home. It is possible to safely travel with plants - let this be the sign you were looking for to bring that plant home!
Read MoreFerns are ancient and functionally fascinating plants. First appearing on the Earth as long ago as 358.9 million years, these plants predate flowers - instead of reproducing through flowers and seeds, these unique plants produce spores underneath their leafy fronds. In our homes today, ferns can provide a texturally interesting contrast to the average house plant. Let’s dig into the damp soil of some of our favorite fern friends!
Read MoreWe have all been there - you step into the grocery store with a list and a plan - we need eggs, bread, some vegetables. Everything is going as planned until you pass the plant section and suddenly, there is less room in your cart for the things on your list. Unplanned plant purchases are all fine and dandy, but there are a few questions that you can ask yourself or your plant-obsessed significant other to make sure that you are setting your plants (and yourself) up for success!
Read MoreFicus Audrey, Ficus benghalensis, is a distant cousin to the very popular Fiddle Leaf Fig (Ficus lyrata). Also in the fig family, Ficus Audrey is the national tree of India but can be found in other tropical and subtropical areas of the world. Commonly known as the Banyan Tree, Ficus Audrey stands out with its sturdy green leaves, prominent veins, and production of prop roots when grown outdoors. If you have been craving a statement plant like the Fiddle Leaf Fig, but like so many of us, can’t seem to make a Fiddle happy, the Ficus Audrey is a great option!
Read MoreOn International Women’s Day, we salute Janaki Ammal and Jane Colden and their contributions to the world of plants! May we all take some time to tend to our plant babies and think of all the Crazy Plant Ladies of history who have paved the way for women today in horticulture.
Read MoreDiscover which houseplant is best for you! Find the perfect plant to brighten up your home.
Read MoreWhen our plants are stressed, we are stressed. Yellowing leaves, brown spots, withering stems, and funny smells are only a few signs that tell us that something is off with our beloved plants. While our minds tend to jump straight to disease, there are a number of other causes for leaf issues. Once you have eliminated water, humidity, pests, and lighting as potential causes, you can then turn to plant diseases.
Read MoreOne easy way to help your houseplants feel at home is to provide them with their very own microclimate by using a mini indoor greenhouse! From DIYs to the best ones to buy, we’ve gathered the best mini indoor greenhouse options that meet the needs of any plant parent’s collection!
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