House Plants

The lemon lime maranta, also known as the prayer plant, is one of the few gorgeous and entertaining houseplants known to actively move their leaves throughout the day. But how do you take care of lemon lime marantas? Lemon lime marantas grow best with 55-60% humidity, bright and diffused sun, wide 5-inch pots with drainage,…

Philodendron birkins are beautiful, tropical plants covered in stripes. Caring for these plants is easy, but are there any misconceptions you should avoid? The truth is, yes! Here are some of the factors you should keep in mind when caring for this plant. To grow philodendron birkin successfully, they must be grown in terracotta pots,…

Begonia maculata, also known as polka dot begonia, spotted begonia, or trout begonia, is an attractive plant that can elevate any garden. It is well-known for its angel-wing-shaped leaves, white spots, and easy-care nature. But how easy is ‘easy’? Begonia maculata grows in well-drained soil, indirect bright light, 65–85°F temperature range, and at least 45%…

Choosing the right pot is vital for your aloe vera to flourish. Without it, you may eventually be left with a dead plant! With the help of many Aloe Vera owners and experts, including the Your Indoor Herbs and Garden team, I’ve made an honest list containing 3 of the best pots to use for…

It’s raining, and you’ve forgotten all about your potted plants outside. It happens sometimes. Most plants won’t be harmed by rainwater, but is it a concern to leave them out during the rain? It could be. On average, it is not harmful for potted plants to be left out in the rain and be given…

Pothoses are gorgeous hanging plants and browning ruins their looks, right? It’s aggravating that this browning can appear as blotches or spots in the leaf centers or at the leaf margins. I once asked myself, “So what is the cause of browning if it is revealed as small spots? Or blotches?” Generally, browning on pothos…

You may think growing bay laurel is intimidating, especially in containers. A popular evergreen in both cooking and decorating, it’s understandable people may think growing laurel requires significant care. The good news? It isn’t finicky! But can you grow them in pots? Generally, laurel can grow successfully in pots of at least 5-gallons filled with…

King anthurium, also known as Anthurium veitchii, has foliage that can grow up to 2 meters long! Now the term “king” makes more sense, right? With that huge leaf size, it is just right to do all you can to prevent browning! Generally, the development of brown leaves in king anthurium is caused by sunburn,…

Calathea louisae, known for its air-purifying ability and decorative leaves, stands out as one of the most in-demand house plants anyone would climb mountains to search for. But, would it still be pleasing to the eye when some of its leaves start turning brown? Absolutely not! In general, Calathea louisae leaves turn brown due to…

The Calathea ornata, prominently known as the pinstripe plant, is more prone to having brown and crispy leaf edges compared to other varieties of Calathea. It is not a secret that leaf browning absolutely devastates the purple, white, and green accents that support the decorative purpose of your Calathea plants. Generally, leaf browning in Calathea…

The Anthurium crystallinum, commonly known as Crystal Anthurium, is one of the most desired houseplants because of its velvety appearance, distinct leaf pattern, and air-purifying ability. But one problem stands as a real antagonist that can destroy all these promising characteristics—leaf browning. Generally, leaf browning in Anthurium crystallinum is caused by 1) too much sunlight,…

Leaf browning in Calathea musaica, also known as the network plant, could quickly destroy your perfectly designed indoor garden’s ambiance. With its defined mosaic-like pattern, any signs of browning or wilting are just simply unacceptable. So knowing the causes behind this is key to maintaining a beautiful garden! In general, Calathea musaica leaves turn brown…