The Houseplant Blog
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Trimming Houseplants
Read nowTo help your houseplant thrive, it's important to give them a trimming once in a while. Removing unnecessary and dead/dying leaves from your plant helps promote growth and deter mold and pests. Getting rid of the browning or yellowing leaves...
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We've partnered with NURSERYSTOCK for all your outdoor plant needs.
Read nowWe've started working with NURSERYSTOCK! They are an outdoor plant company shipping shrubs, perennials, annuals, and edibles out of the mid-west. They ship premium outdoor plants nationwide and offer world-class customer support. With one of the largest selection of outdoor...
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Starting the Plant for Plant Initiative
Read nowWe started Plant for Plant, an initiative to plant trees in reforestation areas, February of 2019. For every order placed through www.houseplantshop.com, we will plant a tree in reforestation areas across the US. With our mission being "to enrich people's...
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Did you know Indoor Houseplants are healthy for you?
Read nowThere 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...
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How to add humidity for your houseplants.
Read nowDid 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...
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Winter Houseplant Care
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.
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Do I Need a Heat Pack?
Read nowIt’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...
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Which Window is Best?
Read nowWindows 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...
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5 Pet-Friendly Plants for your home
Read now1. 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...
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New Trees. New Responsibilities
Read nowYou 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...
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How to Care for Your Bonsai Tree
Read nowBonsai 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...
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Are Plants Good for Your Skin?
Read nowAs 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...