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Tips, tricks, and plant guides to make plant care downright easy.
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Caring for Tropical Houseplants
Is this your first rodeo with a philodendron or calathea? Never fear, The ZEN Succulent is here to help be the best plant parent you can be.
5 Fun Ways to Expand Your Plant Knowledge
Are you looking to learn more about houseplants and how to care for them? Continue reading for our list of fun ways to expand your plant knowledge.
5 Picks for New Plant Parents
We’ve picked out five of our favorite plants for beginner plant parents. These plants also make great gifts, especially to those who might lack a green thumb.
5 Plants That Thrive on Neglect
Are you guilty of killing every plant you've ever owned? Or maybe looking for a plant that doesn't require much attention? This is the article for you.
Plant Parent Basics: Propagation
Propagation. That thing you keep hearing about that you "swear you're gonna try one day". Well, plant parents, the time has come to learn.
The good news is it's easy and it's free. That's right, we said EASY. We promise. In this post, we'll outline the basic approaches to plant propagation that folks with any level of plant experience can successfully do with a smidge of patience.
5 Pet Friendly Plants
Do you have fur children in addition to your plant fam? This article highlights five house plants that are safe for pets.
Caring for a Venus Fly Trap
Venus flytraps (Dionaea muscipula) are easily one of the coolest carnivorous plants, with their jaw-like leaves that snap shut around their prey! They have gorgeous coloration as well, typically vivid green leaves in stark contrast with deep crimson.
Caring for Monstera deliciosa
There is much to love about this gorgeous plant, from its unique heart-shaped leaves to its impressive ability to bring the jungle into your living room. Fortunately for us plant lovers, Monstera deliciosa is an incredibly easy houseplant to care for.
5 Gifts for the Plant Lover on Your List
Looking for the perfect holiday gift for a plant person in your life? Look no further - we’ve got a list of our favorite gifts to give (and receive!) for every plant person, beginner and expert.
Caring for Succulents
New to plant parenthood? Just got your first succulent or cactus? Keep reading to find out how to keep your new friend happy and thriving in its forever home.
Caring for a Fiddle Leaf Fig
The fiddle leaf fig (Ficus lyrata) is an increasingly popular house plant, but many people are intimidated by the particular nature of the tree. Never fear! We’re here to help keep your fiddle leaf fig green and thriving.
Caring for Staghorn Ferns
Staghorn ferns can be mounted to make a gorgeous statement in your home. As epiphytes, they obtain nutrients and moisture directly from the air rather than the ground.
Caring for Air Plants
One reason we love air plants so much is that they're so easy to care for - even if you have branded yourself with a black thumb! Keep reading to learn more.
5 Winter Plant Problems (and How To Prevent Them)
Plant first aid is daunting for all plant parents because, well plants don’t us language like we do. That makes it tough to read them for signs of distress. Never fear, dear readers, this article will help you decipher what your ailing plants might be telling you.
5 Tips to Help Your Plants Survive Winter
It’s that time of year for those of us in North Carolina when the days get shorter and the nights turn chilly. If you haven’t already, it is time to bring your succulents and tropical plants inside. Keep reading to find out how to keep them happy and thriving for the winter.
5 Tips to Get Your Houseplants Ready for Fall/Winter
For most plants, moving indoors for the winter after summer outside can be very stressful. Keep reading to learn how to pull it off with a few problems as possible.
5 Plants for Direct Light
House plants that can handle (and thrive) in direct sunlight can be hard to find. Read this list to find the perfect one for you sunny window at home.
5 Plants for Indirect Light
Have a corner somewhere in your home that can see a window but isn’t getting any direct rays? Keep reading to learn what plants you can easily decorate it with.
5 Plants for Low Light
Not everyone has the ability to give their house plants bright light most of them require. Here’s 5 shade lovers who can work for you.
Plant Parent Basics: Air Flow
As part of our feature series, Plant Parent Basics, in this article you will learn about the essential concept of air flow or ventilation and why your plants need it.