Care and Watering of Inside Cacti and Succulents All types of cacti need bright sun light. Usually (here in Arizona) that means the windows facing South are the "Bright" light windows. So you would want to put your cacti or succulents near that window or near...
The Holidays are fast approaching and that means that it is POINSETTIAS galore! We just thought that you might like some advice on how to care for these finicky plants. Now for us, Arizonians, poinsettias can not be outside for very long due to the heat...
I know it does not seem like cooler weather will ever get here, but it is on it way. Now is the time to start to decrease the amount of water you give your indoor and outdoor plants. Plants are going into a slow down mode for their...
Zamioculas Zamiifolia (also known as a ZZ plant) Is a great plant for anybody who is looking to start collecting houseplants. It is great because ZZ's are a very forgiving plant. Meaning even the people without "green thumbs" can handle these plants. If you forget to water...
The tricky part about maintaining tropical plants is also the most important part in keeping them alive. How much water do they need? Every plants needs are different depending on the soil type, pot size and environment it is in. Here are some general tips to...
Before purchasing a plant it is important to consider what you are going to place the plant in. There are many different types of containers to choose from; such as baskets, metal, Terra Cotta, porcelain, ceramic or whiskey barrels. You can either directly plant the plant...
When ever I go to any store that sells house plants, people tend to look at me crazy because I am inspecting the plants. But I just want to make sure that if I am going to purchase a plant that it is a HEALTHY...
When I was hired at The Green Goddess, I had an appreciation for all plants. Over the years, as I have learned more and more about plants. It is safe to say that my appreciation has become a passion (bordering on the edge of a...