House Plants

The Sex Appeal of Dating a Plant Dad

Jan 23, 2025

The Sex Appeal of Dating a Plant Dad

Last summer, when my brother dropped off two giant plants for me to babysit while he moved to the middle of the jungle in Colombia for two months, I warned him it wouldn't be my fault if they died.

19 Plants That Repel Mosquitos So You Can Better Enjoy Summer

Jul 8, 2024

19 Plants That Repel Mosquitos So You Can Better Enjoy Summer

We've all been there: watching the sunset in your backyard, by a bonfire, or on the balcony after a perfect summer day, when suddenly: bzzz.

29 Funny Plant Names to Give Your Houseplants Some Personality

Jun 26, 2024

29 Funny Plant Names to Give Your Houseplants Some Personality

If you've collected your fair share of plants (no matter if they are large indoor plants or convincing artificial plants) over the years, it's safe to say you've committed to being a plant parent.

Biophilic Design: The Plant-Filled Look That'll Transform Your Space

Jun 25, 2024

Biophilic Design: The Plant-Filled Look That'll Transform Your Space

Houses flooded with natural light, living rooms overflowing with monsteras, and trendy office spaces filled with greenery are only a few examples conveying biophilic design.

These Self-Watering Plants Are So Low-Maintenance, I Can Go a Month Without Watering Them

Jun 20, 2023

These Self-Watering Plants Are So Low-Maintenance, I Can Go a Month Without Watering Them

Growing up in the Arizona desert, the views outside of my window were mostly filled with sun-drenched mountain ranges, dry shrubbery, and little to no splashes of green anywhere in sight — except, of course, for the occasional cactus or two (or 20).

These Cute Mini Christmas Trees Are Real, and Yup, They're Perfect For Your Apartment

Dec 2, 2022

These Cute Mini Christmas Trees Are Real, and Yup, They're Perfect For Your Apartment

It's hard to have a holly jolly holiday season when your apartment can barely fit you, let alone a human-sized balsam fir.

15 Stylish and Whimsical Hanging Planters on Amazon

May 5, 2022

15 Stylish and Whimsical Hanging Planters on Amazon

If you're a plant parent who is running out of counter space for your precious green babies, you need to make use of your vertical space.

13 Mosquito-Repelling Plants That Will Save You From Bites This Summer

Apr 19, 2022

13 Mosquito-Repelling Plants That Will Save You From Bites This Summer

We all love the summertime, but unfortunately, bugs do, too.

10 Nontoxic Houseplants That Are Safe For Pets

Apr 15, 2022

10 Nontoxic Houseplants That Are Safe For Pets

If you have a pet lounging around your home, you don't want them to get sick due to the simple pleasure of owning a houseplant.

The Most Stylish Planters on Amazon

Apr 13, 2022

The Most Stylish Planters on Amazon

If you're a plant parent with a passion for home decor, Amazon has a ton of stylish planters that are bound to match your aesthetic.

How @PlantKween Turned Plant Care Into Self-Care

Mar 22, 2022

How @PlantKween Turned Plant Care Into Self-Care

Author of "You Grow, Gurl!" and plant influencer Christopher Griffin (@PlantKween on Instagram) was always a writer.

The Best Plant For Your Zodiac Sign, According to a Feng Shui Expert

Mar 21, 2022

The Best Plant For Your Zodiac Sign, According to a Feng Shui Expert

For feng shui and plant expert Clara Leung, plants carry meaning far beyond a cute decoration on a window sill.