The Houseplant Blog

There are numerous benefits of adding indoor houseplants to your home. From stress reduction to improving the air around your apartment or house, indoor plants can improve you and your family's productivity and happiness. Air Quality Did you know plants...

Did you know that increasing the humidity in your home is key to helping your houseplants thrive? Especially during colder months, houseplants can suffer from dry cold weather. Houseplants typically like to be kept humid as it uses the water...

Just like humans, houseplants are also affected by outdoor weather changes so here are some tips and tricks to care for your plant when winter rolls around.

It’s that time of year where the days are beginning to become colder. We now offer heat packs to be purchased and added to your order! The heat pack will maintain the temperature of your plant while in transit when...

Windows are great spots to put your precious houseplant! But it’s important to know which window will be best for your houseplant. Southern facing windows will give the most amount of light. Houseplants that need lots of light will thrive...

1. Maidenhair Fern The Maidenhair Fern is one of the more popular Ferns. It has very delicate and airy leaves. 2. Lipstick 'Black Pagoda' The Lipstick Black Pagoda is a unique and unusual plant in appearance. It's flowers bud into dark-colored tubes...

You already know that here at House Plant Shop we love new types of plants and pretty much anything green and living. Something you may have not known is House Plant Shop if venturing out of just House Plants and...

Bonsai are reproductions of natural trees in a miniature form. This practice originates from Japan and China where it has been practiced for centuries. With proper care, your Bonsai will remain healthy and beautiful for many years.   Temperature When...

As many of you have noticed, Winter is coming. Meaning many of us will be forced into our homes with heating systems. The only problem is, these heating systems are often the cause of dry skin.  But don't worry, we...

Nature is a gift that keeps on giving! House plants not only brighten up a dull room, they can also cure headaches and aid hangovers! Although we close our windows to prevent pollution from entering homes, we're actually trapping in...

If you're a brown thumb looking for an easy plant to care for, you can't do much better than a snake plant. Snake plants can also be called mother-in-law's tongue and viper's bowstring hemp. These plants are native to West Africa and...

H20 Water is the source of life. Made up of hydrogen and oxygen, water is needed for pretty much everything living, including houseplants.    Watering plants aren't difficult. Follow the plants care guide tips below and adjust watering as necessary....