Hannah M SwensonHouseplant PropagationPropagation is a common term among houseplant owners. It encompasses all of the processes in which a plant is reproduced. This is most…Nov 17, 2023Nov 17, 2023
Hannah M SwensonSupport Your HouseplantsWhen it comes to house plants, some only stay small unless given the proper support. That is because most tropical houseplants are at the…Nov 17, 2023Nov 17, 2023
Hannah M SwensonCommon Houseplant PestsAs any plant owner can tell you, one of the scariest things that can happen to your plant collection is a pest outbreak. Each person has…Nov 3, 2023Nov 3, 2023
Hannah M SwensonSustainability as a Plant OwnerIn an earlier post, I discussed the sustainability of moss harvesting, but there are more aspects in which a plant owner can be more…Nov 1, 2023Nov 1, 2023
Hannah M SwensonWhat Are Epiphytes?In a very dense plant population, like in a tropical rainforest, there is often a strong competition for space to grow. To combat this some…Oct 19, 2023Oct 19, 2023
Hannah M SwensonAroids. What are they?In houseplants, there are some different classifications of plants that we use to both understand the general care requirements of a plant…Oct 18, 2023Oct 18, 2023
Hannah M SwensonAlternatives to Sphagnum MossI just recently wrote a post about the harvesting of boglands. However, bog harvesting is often done unsustainably, so many others have…Oct 9, 2023Oct 9, 2023
Hannah M SwensonHarming our BogsPeat and sphagnum moss uses in the plant industry is one of the sorest spots for grower and hobbyists alike. These types of moss are just…Oct 9, 2023Oct 9, 2023
Hannah M SwensonLeaf ShapesLeaf shapes are a very distinct way of identifying each plant. Additionally, in the tropical houseplant market, unique leaf shapes are a…Sep 25, 2023Sep 25, 2023
