This potting mix is a must have in my household. And no better day to talk about String of Hearts care than on Valentine’s Day. Right? This recipe is the potting mix I use for my String of Hearts plants (I currently own three) but it would be a great mix for most of theContinue reading “String of Hearts Potting Mix Recipe”
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How Did I Get the Name “Liquidambar Girl”?
My name isn’t Amber, if that’s what you were thinking. I am asked this question fairly frequently across all of my social media platforms. In my comment sections on YouTube I am called Amber all the time. (My name is Bridget, by the way.) Actually, the name “Liquidambar” belongs to my favorite tree, the SweetContinue reading “How Did I Get the Name “Liquidambar Girl”?”
My 2019 Wishlist Plants – Did I Get Them?
The other day I was wondering which wish list plants I had found this year. I couldn’t even remember which plants had been on my wish list in the first place. So I thought it might be fun to look back through my wish list, plant by plant, and see what I found and didn’tContinue reading “My 2019 Wishlist Plants – Did I Get Them?”
My 5 Favorite Houseplants – Winter 2019
This will be a quick one, my friends. Just sharing a few of my favorite plant babies with a few of my favorite planty friends. Here are my five favorite plants right at the moment. My choice for plant #5 is my Xerocisyos danguyi, commonly known as Silver Dollar Vine. You can see the perfectlyContinue reading “My 5 Favorite Houseplants – Winter 2019”
Potting Soil vs. Potting Mix – Is There Really a Difference?
Yup. There sure is (a difference). In the most basic definition, potting soil is meant to be used outside in your flower beds, vegetable gardens or landscaping. Potting mix is a soilless mix of peat, perlite and bark (generally), meant for use indoors with houseplants. And that’s the end of this article. That was easy.Continue reading “Potting Soil vs. Potting Mix – Is There Really a Difference?”
What (Really) is Soil?
I’ve been aware of the differences between soil and potting mix for at least the last ten years. But I didn’t start hearing the YouTube plant people getting worked up about the nomenclature issue until about the last year or two. I figured it was a good topic to discuss with my planty friends here.Continue reading “What (Really) is Soil?”
My Agave lophantha ‘Quadricolor’ Repotting Disaster
I just spent the last two days wrestling with plant roots straight from the bowels of Hades. I went into this feeling all confident but things went sideways almost as soon as I got started repotting. You see, my beautiful Agave had been growing in the same pot since I got it. It was aContinue reading “My Agave lophantha ‘Quadricolor’ Repotting Disaster”
Have You Seen My Hoya Hindu Rope???
She’s a beast for sure! I have been caring for this plant for 3 years now and she captures my interest still. Which is saying something because I have a track record for getting bored with plants and selling them off without a backwards glance. (Poor babies.) What can I say? I’m a girl whoContinue reading “Have You Seen My Hoya Hindu Rope???”
Potting Mix Recipe for Hoya Plants
I feel a little anxiety about sharing Hoya advice and experience with others because most of us (Hoya lovers) are as passionate as complete zealots about our Hoyas. All I can do is share my own experiences, my successes and failures, and let you decide which pieces and parts you would like to take andContinue reading “Potting Mix Recipe for Hoya Plants”
How to Care for Your Plant in Fall and Winter – Yellowing/Dead Leaves On Your Houseplants
This post is being aimed at beginner plant mamas and papas as a tutorial. But it’s also meant to encourage those experienced plant parents. Complete newbie or professional grower, let me give you a reminder that Fall is the time of year when our houseplants will struggle a bit and start showing us signs ofContinue reading “How to Care for Your Plant in Fall and Winter – Yellowing/Dead Leaves On Your Houseplants”
Liquidambar Girl Gardening 