{"items":[ { "details": {"id":605301702943,"title":"Plant Spotlight: Hoya","created_at":"2023-05-11T07:40:00-07:00","body_html":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis week’s plant spotlight is shining on our beautiful amigo the \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=hoya\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003eHoya\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e! But... which one exactly? There are over 200 species of Hoyas in the world! This amigo has many names, including waxplant, waxvine, waxflower, and of course the classic hoya. He's having a bit of an identity crisis. \u003c\/span\u003eWithout further ado, let’s meet the hoya and his many personalities! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=hoya\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCheck out all our Hoya plants!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBloom bloom pow\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoyas can grow anywhere from 3-59 feet, or even longer when supported by trees. Their leaves can be smooth, felted, hairy, spotted, or veiny. That's quite the variety! \u003cspan\u003eThese magnificent green amigos are capable of producing some pretty amazing flowers (if you are kind to them, and incredibly patient). \u003c\/span\u003eFlowering could take up to two years but the result is stunning. They produce the cutest star-shaped flowers, ranging from white or pink to yellow or orange. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/7875\/6434\/files\/claud-richmond-NrY0Y9UlBzI-unsplash_large.jpg?v=1599257577\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFun fact: the Hoya was named by a botanist in the 19th century in honour of his friend Thomas Hoy. Talking about taking your friendships to the next level!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCrimson Princess\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of our favourite hoyas is \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/hoya-carnosa-s?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=a5a351d41\u0026amp;_ss=r\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003eCarmen\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, the Hoya carnosa Tricolor. She's also called the Crimson Princess, because her variegation can be from white to pink to yellow to dark pink depending upon the growing conditions. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/hoya-carnosa-s?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=a5a351d41\u0026amp;_ss=r\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003eCarmen\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is \"Hoyawood's\" golden girl. She looks great in pink, smells like a million bucks, cleans the air like nobody's business AND has the attitude to boost. She's still good at what she does too - the last role she played, in 2018, even got her a Palm d'or by the Royal Horticultural Society!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/7875\/6434\/files\/7a613fe7900be0d8d8dd0677b5992d49_large.jpg?v=1599257220\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNamaste\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hindu rope plant like \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/hoya-carnosa-compacta-hindu-rope-s?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=a5a351d41\u0026amp;_ss=r\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003eSri\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a Hoya carnosa, also called a \"Krinkle Kurl\". \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/hoya-carnosa-compacta-hindu-rope-s?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=a5a351d41\u0026amp;_ss=r\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003eSri\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e has earned his name because of his long stems which hang like a length of rope. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/hoya-carnosa-compacta-hindu-rope-s?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=a5a351d41\u0026amp;_ss=r\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003eSri\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e might look like he's got all of his leaves just up in crinkles for no reason but you'd be so wrong to think that. You see, Sri is a master Yogi. And he's mastered the pose of the 'crinkle leaf' so well that it has become a permanent pose! All stretching and bending aside, we think those crinkly leaves look hella cute and make for a perfect backdrop when those beautiful Hoya leaves are in bloom. Wouldn't you agree?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/7875\/6434\/files\/shutterstock_143529805_large.jpg?v=1599257539\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's your favourite type of Hoya? Or have any other plant-related questions\/concerns? Let us know at hello@plantsome.ca | \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plantsomeCA\/\" title=\"Plantsome Facebook\"\u003eFacebook\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e | \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/plantsome_ca\/\" title=\"Plantsome Instagram\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":98294661407,"author":"Alexandra Sherwood","user_id":96543736095,"published_at":"2020-09-07T08:00:00-07:00","updated_at":"2023-05-11T07:40:01-07:00","summary_html":"","template_suffix":"","handle":"plant-spotlight-hoya","tags":"CATproducten","image":{"created_at":"2023-05-11T07:40:00-07:00","alt":"","width":4256,"height":2832,"src":"\/\/plantsome.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/shutterstock_143529805.jpg?v=1683816000"}}, "tags": "CATproducten", "metafields": {}, "productUrl": "blog/plant-spotlight-hoya", "title": "Plant Spotlight: Hoya" } , { "details": {"id":605301768479,"title":"Plant Spotlight: Ficus Elastica","created_at":"2023-05-11T07:40:06-07:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRubber ball, I come bouncin’ back to you… We’ve known a lot of amigos in our time, but we keep coming back to the rubber plant! This cool, sleek amigo, with its rubbery-feeling leaves is both easy to care for, and a champion air purifier. That’s why this week’s plant spotlight is shining on our beautiful amigo the Ficus Elastica! Also called rubber tree, rubber plant or rubber fig, amigos like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/copy-of-ficus-rubber-tineke-m?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=8c58613ac\u0026amp;_ss=r\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003eHeidi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/ficus-robusta?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=2656de908\u0026amp;_ss=r\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003eJack\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e are known for their broad, shiny oval leaves. They can be small enough to sit on your table, or grow tall enough to touch the ceiling. The tallest rubber trees can grow 30-40 metres tall! But that’s not all that makes them special. Without further ado, let’s meet the rubber plant! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=rubber+plant\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCheck out all our Rubber plants!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/7875\/6434\/files\/mike-marquez-6T95IqhB65M-unsplash_large.jpg?v=1599009075\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eI’m rubber, you’re glue…\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBesides having rubbery-looking leaves, rubber plants got their name from their sap, which is sometimes used to make rubber. But don’t forget to wash your hands thoroughly if you touch the sap, because it can cause skin irritation! It can also be toxic for people and pets when ingested, so don’t let your furry friends munch on this amigo. Rubber plants originate in sub-tropical parts of the world, such as India, Nepal, Burma, and China, which is why it prefers a humid climate However, this amigo is super durable and grows well in the dry air in your house.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/7875\/6434\/files\/Screen_Shot_2020-09-01_at_6.11.54_PM_large.png?v=1599009134\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJust to clear the air\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/ficus-robusta?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=2656de908\u0026amp;_ss=r\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003eJack\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u0026amp; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/copy-of-ficus-rubber-tineke-m?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=8c58613ac\u0026amp;_ss=r\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003eHeidi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e are pros at filtering for fresh air. In fact, they are on that famous list of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/@iamgreenified\/12-nasa-recommended-air-purifying-plants-that-you-must-have-in-your-house-8797645054b9\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003etop 10 best air purifiers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e according to NASA! Some say that air purifying plants can boost your creativity, stamina, reaction speed, and neural development. That makes this amigo a perfect roommate! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePretty in pink\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRubber plants come in colours from dark green, deep maroon, or variegated colours with light green, yellow, cream, pink or white. These colours can be affected by how much light you give your amigo. If you notice that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/ficus-robusta?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=2656de908\u0026amp;_ss=r\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003eJack\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e is fading from deep burgundy to a light green, he might not be getting enough light! Similarly, if \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/copy-of-ficus-rubber-tineke-m?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=8c58613ac\u0026amp;_ss=r\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003eHeidi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e’s leaves aren’t white enough for your liking, try moving her to a spot with more light.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/7875\/6434\/files\/Screen_Shot_2020-09-01_at_6.13.28_PM_large.png?v=1599009225\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrow, baby, grow!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThese amigos only grow new leaves from the top, not the sides of the plant. The new leaves are grown in a sheath, which appears as a tiny spike at the top of your plant. When the baby leaf is ready to emerge, it will push its way out, and the sheath will fall off completely, leaving you with a shiny new little leaf! Rubber trees can grow up to 24” during the spring and summer months, but they will become dormant during winter, so don’t freak out if your amigo hasn’t sprouted any new leaves for a while. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDo you have any pro tips for caring for your rubber plant? Or have any other plant-related questions\/concerns? Let us know at hello@plantsome.ca | \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plantsomeCA\/\" title=\"Plantsome Facebook\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003eFacebook\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e | \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/plantsome_ca\/\" title=\"Plantsome Instagram\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":98294661407,"author":"Alexandra Sherwood","user_id":96543736095,"published_at":"2020-09-02T13:45:00-07:00","updated_at":"2023-05-11T07:40:06-07:00","summary_html":"","template_suffix":"","handle":"plant-spotlight-ficus-elastica","tags":"CATproducten","image":{"created_at":"2023-05-11T07:40:06-07:00","alt":"","width":1244,"height":692,"src":"\/\/plantsome.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/Screen_Shot_2020-09-01_at_6.09.39_PM.png?v=1683816006"}}, "tags": "CATproducten", "metafields": {}, "productUrl": "blog/plant-spotlight-ficus-elastica", "title": "Plant Spotlight: Ficus Elastica" } , { "details": {"id":605301735711,"title":"How to propagate houseplants from cuttings","created_at":"2023-05-11T07:40:04-07:00","body_html":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaybe your amigo has a few babies sprouting off, and it's time for them to leave the nest. You don't want to live with your parents forever do you? Neither do they! In this blog we will explain in 3 basic steps the best way to take cuttings from your green friend, and how to make that cutting grow into its own amigo. If you haven't improved your plant mom\/dad skills after this, we don't know how to help you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep 1. Learn about the plant you want to take cuttings from\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/7875\/6434\/files\/Knipseln_large_cdb5930a-f352-439d-85b0-1e93d2eb54ef_large.png?v=1599077578\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot all plants can be propagated in the same way.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBefore you get started, it is important to know which plant you are going to take cuttings from and how to do this. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe most famous categories are:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlants with a trunk such as the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Ficus houseplants | Plantsome\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantsome.nl\/search?q=ficus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003eFicus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Yucca houseplants | Plantsome\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantsome.nl\/search?q=yucca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003eYucca\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Dracaena Houseplants | Plantsome\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantsome.nl\/search?q=dracaena\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003eDracaena\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith amigos like \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/joshua-tree-cane-yucca-l?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=c70887578\u0026amp;_ss=r\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003eJohnny\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/ficus-ginseng-microcarpa-bonsai-tree-l?_pos=5\u0026amp;_sid=c4ce44f29\u0026amp;_ss=r\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003eMona\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, you can choose to cut off the branches at the beginning of the stem.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDoes your amigo have no branches?\u003cspan\u003e If\u003c\/span\u003e the trunk is not too thick, you can cut a piece off the top.\u003cspan\u003e M\u003c\/span\u003eake sure you cut a piece that is between 10 and 20 centimeters.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDepending on the thickness of the trunk, it is best to use pruning shears.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYou can then put these stems in potting soil.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt may seem a bit fierce to make your amigo a bit smaller, but no worries, it will grow back! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlants with aerial roots such as the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Monstera Houseplants | Plantsome\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantsome.nl\/search?q=monstera\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003eMonstera\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Scindapsus Pictus Houseplant | Plantsome\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantsome.nl\/products\/scindapsus-pictus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003eScindapsus Pictus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome amigos like \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/monstera-deliciosa-m-swiss-cheese-plant?_pos=4\u0026amp;_sid=04f80da1d\u0026amp;_ss=r\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003eAlfredo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e have aerial roots on their stems to help them retrieve nutrients and water from the air.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIf you want to take cuttings from a plant with aerial roots, it is best to cut the stem just below the aerial root.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe length of the aerial root does not matter much, even a very small piece of aerial root is enough to make your cutting grow. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/7875\/6434\/files\/brina-blum-e9f27fbKAWw-unsplash_942cc585-a0b2-47d7-b526-6ce67f3715b3_large.jpg?v=1599078460\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSucculents such as the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Peperomia Houseplants | Plantsome\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantsome.nl\/search?q=peperomia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003ePeperomia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany succulents can be taken from cuttings by removing a leaf from the trunk and carefully sticking it into the soil.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYou have to be patient with this however, because the leaves have been removed from the mother plant, so this baby amigo has been wounded.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBefore you put it in the soil, it needs time to grow a crust so that it is less susceptible to rotting.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTherefore, it is best to leave your baby amigo on kitchen paper for a week before you give it a new home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlants where you carefully cut off the roots such as the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Pancake plant Pilea Peperomioides Houseplant | Plantsome\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantsome.nl\/products\/pannenkoekenplant-pilea-peperomioides\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003epancake plant\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAre there all kinds of baby plants sprouting up in the soil next to your amigo?\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYou can cut these babies off leaving as much root as possible attached, and put them in water or potting soil.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBe careful with the cutting.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFirst try to feel in the potting soil how far the root goes and then gently pull on the baby plant so that it loosens up a bit.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThen take a knife and cut it as deep as possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf the plant you want to propagate is not listed here, we advise you to first take a good look under which category your amigo falls before you get started.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep 2. Gather the correct material \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/9483\/files\/bahnaesa_large.PNG?v=1589545635\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow that you know what treatment your green friend needs, it's time to gather the right materials.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe most important thing is that you have (pruning) scissors that are clean.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIf it is not clean enough, it can transfer bacteria to your plants.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBelieve us, you don't want that.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can choose to place your new cutting in water, or put it in potting soil.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIf you place your cutting flush in the ground, make sure you find a suitable pot that is not too big, otherwise it could be drowning in it.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAlso make sure that you have suitable potting soil at home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAre you going to put your plant in water?\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThen make sure that the water is at room temperature. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep 3. Place your cutting in water or potting soil and give it the correct care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/9483\/files\/Banseasha_large.PNG?v=1589545667\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecide carefully whether you put your cutting in water or potting soil.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe advantage of water is that you can keep a close eye on how the roots of your cutting are developing.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBut unfortunately not every cutting is suitable for this.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor example, it is best to put leaves of succulents in potting soil immediately because they will mold in the water.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThese plants are a bit more difficult to propagate anyway, they often do not have roots yet, which makes them difficult to absorb water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePro tip: By simply putting a plastic bag over the plant, you can create your own greenhouse.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt does not have to be 100% airtight, every extra bit of moisture is welcome! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you put your cutting in water, make sure that only the bottom part is in the water and place your baby in a light spot, out of direct sunlight.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAlso make sure you change the water every week to keep it fresh. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the roots have developed well in the water, you can put it into soil.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e5 to 10 centimeters of root is enough for most plants.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWith somewhat larger plants, such as the roots of a \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=Strelitzia\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003eStrelitzia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, it is better to wait until the roots are a little longer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can of course also choose to leave your plant in the water, it also looks super cool!\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eKeep in mind that your amigo will no longer grow much in water. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep in mind that this is a basic explanation of how to propagate your amigo.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBefore you get started, always research the type of plant carefully!\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAny additional questions?\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYou can always send us a message.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLooking for a new amigo?\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSearch\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor 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Deliciosa (XXL) | Swiss Cheese Plant)\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlfredo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e started making babies. Maybe this amigo is slowly taking over your living room with its leaves, or maybe you just want to expand your Urban Jungle with a few baby Alfredos - either way, cuttings are the bomb! In addition to being the cheapest way to get new amigos, it is also extra cool to create your own plant family - and only then are you a REAL plant mom \/ dad. We'll help you tackle this, but luckily, cutting a Monstera is quite easy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=monstera\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003eCheck out all our Monstera plants! \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/7875\/6434\/files\/brina-blum-e9f27fbKAWw-unsplash_large.jpg?v=1599008689\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do you need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn Alfredo that is completely ready to become plant dad, preferably one with aerial roots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA sharp knife \/ scissors that are clean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on whether you put the cutting in water or soil:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA (transparent) glass with lukewarm water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall growing pot and decorative pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotting soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAerial roots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore we do the deed, it is useful to know a little more about aerial roots. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/monstera-deliciosa-xl-swiss-cheese-plant?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=66d91d715\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Alfredo (Monstera Deliciosa (XXL) | Swiss Cheese Plant)\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlfredo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is a strange plant. Where most amigos have their roots at the bottom of their stems, in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/monstera-deliciosa-xl-swiss-cheese-plant?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=66d91d715\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Alfredo (Monstera Deliciosa (XXL) | Swiss Cheese Plant)\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlfredo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e they also grow on the rest of the stem, even above the soil. These aerial roots may look a bit different from the regular roots of your other plants, but the aerial roots can be recognized by the small, brown buds that can grow into long strands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot every Monstera immediately has aerial roots. We advise you to hold off cutting your amigo until \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/monstera-deliciosa-xl-swiss-cheese-plant?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=66d91d715\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Alfredo (Monstera Deliciosa (XXL) | Swiss Cheese Plant)\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlfredo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e does have them. You can propagate the Monstera without aerial roots, but it often fails. Fortunately, almost all Monsteras eventually develop aerial roots, and a nodule of an aerial root is enough to get started with cuttings!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSearch for the right stem\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis first step is super easy: you look for a suitable stem to take cuttings from. Choose a stem that consists of only one leaf, this allows your cutting to focus better on new leaves instead of maintaining the existing leaves. Multiple leaves also increase the chance that your cutting will dry out, as a Monstera evaporates water through its leaves. As mentioned above, it is also important that you choose a stem that contains an aerial root. New roots will eventually emerge from the aerial root with which you can repot the Monstera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are happy with your chosen stem, get a clean pair of scissors or a knife so that bacteria doesn't stand a chance with your amigo. Then cut the stem diagonally 5 centimeters below the aerial root. This gives you a better chance of root growth. After you have cut the stem, you can put it in water or soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlace the cutting in the water\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake sure to pick up a glass with enough room for Alfredo's future roots. We don't want them to get stuck! To keep a close eye on Alfredo (ha), we recommend that you put it in a transparent glass. Alfredo doesn't like cold feet, so make sure the water is lukewarm instead of cold. Cuttings hate cold! Just make sure you change this water every week, to keep it fresh. Finally, it is important that the leaf does not hang in the water, as it will mold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow comes the toughest part; being patient! After a few weeks or maybe even months, roots will develop. Don't put too much pressure on Alfredo. This green friend does everything in its time. When the new roots are at least 5 inches long, you can transfer Alfredo to potting soil. Tip: put Alfredo in a nursery pot, and put that pot inside a decorative pot. We do this with all our plants so that excess water can easily disappear, and the roots do not rot due to excess water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake sure the soil is moist. After all, Alfredo just got out of a glass of water and is used to a lot of water! Eventually you can give Alfredo a little less water, if he is a bit more used to his new home. When you've just placed Alfredo in the pot, press the soil down well so that there is no air around the roots. These roots cannot get water from the air!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePut cuttings in soil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also choose to put your new cuttings in the ground immediately after cutting. The advantage of this is that your new green friend does not have to get used to the water, and it also saves you some effort. A disadvantage of this way is that you cannot tell how Alfredo is doing with developing his new roots. If you choose this method, it is important that you find a suitable pot, not too large. Then fill this pot with potting compost and make sure that the aerial root is under the ground and that you have pressed the soil well so that there is no air around the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/7875\/6434\/files\/brina-blum-LtofmaMoCFU-unsplash_large.jpg?v=1599008740\" alt=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTake care of your cutting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCuttings are actually like toddlers. They are very sensitive and you have to pay close attention to them, because before you know it something will go wrong. We recommend that you place them in a place where there is enough daylight and they are not in direct sunlight. As we said before, Monstera cuttings hate cold. Try to make sure that it never gets colder than 15 degrees where the cuttings are. Is that a challenge in your home? You could possibly create a mini greenhouse yourself by pulling a plastic bag over your cutting. Make sure that you air it now and then, otherwise mold will develop. No plastic bags in the house? No worries, if necessary, lie down next to it for warmth. ;) Good luck!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith the above steps, you should certainly succeed in expanding that plant family of yours. Want to buy a good amigo first? Then search through our Plant Finder or Indoor Plants page for your perfect green friend! Looking for more inspiration? 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They always have a lot of character and are essential for creating a beautiful indoor jungle in any home. So to help you turn your home into the fairytale jungle of your dreams, we have compiled a list of our most popular trailing and hanging plants. We can promise that once you meet these wonderful green amigos, you definitely won't want to \"hang\" out with anybody else! \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePothos\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are many different kinds of Pothos, and most are trailing plants. Our friends \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/epipremnum-aureum-pothos-marble-queen-m?_pos=4\u0026amp;_sid=edeaeaf7f\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Mia\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eMia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/epipremnum-aureum-pothos-gold?_pos=5\u0026amp;_sid=edeaeaf7f\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Amelia\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAmelia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e are some of the most popular, but others like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/pothos-on-pole-xl?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=edeaeaf7f\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Aurora\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003eAurora \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eare also great climbers. Pothos are popular plants because they are easy to care for and can withstand low levels of light. They also thrive in both plain water and soil, who knew!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=pothos\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Pothos\" style=\"color: #38761d;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u0026gt;Check out our entire assortment of Pothos!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=pothos\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Pothos\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/7875\/6434\/files\/Screen_Shot_2020-06-09_at_3.55.15_PM_medium.png?v=1591744075\" alt=\"Philodendrum Cordatum\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSenecio\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSenecios like \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/senecio-rowleyanus-string-of-pearls-m?_pos=4\u0026amp;_sid=12fb23c51\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Peggy String of Pearls\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePeggy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/senecio-peregrinus-string-of-dolphins?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=12fb23c51\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Flip string of dolphins\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFlip\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/senecio-radicans-string-of-bananas-m?_pos=5\u0026amp;_sid=12fb23c51\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Ana string of bananas\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAna\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e are famous for their gorgeous and unique leaves that give any home a true jungle look. Most are avid trailers that love to be placed on a high shelf or hanging pot where they can let their leaves hang. Senecios are also succulents which means they are quite easy to care for and don't need a lot of water. Nice!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026gt;C\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=senecio\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Senecio\" style=\"color: #38761d;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eheck out our entire assortment of Senecios\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=senecio\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Senecio\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Peggy the string of pearls\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/7875\/6434\/files\/Screen_Shot_2020-06-09_at_3.56.32_PM_medium.png?v=1591744018\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpider Plant (Chlorophytum)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAh, the spider plant. Time and time again, our friend \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/spider-plant-chlorophytum-l-1?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=b7d7cd80e\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Bert\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eBert\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e always ends up on one of these lists. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/blogs\/blog\/plants-in-your-bathroom\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Best plants for bathroom\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003eBest plants for the bathroom?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e Bert's there! \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/blogs\/blog\/the-7-easiest-houseplants-to-care-for\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Easiest plants to care for\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003eEasiest plants to care for?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e Yup, Bert's there too! And here he is once again, now as one of the top trailing plants. Bert, what can't you do?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026gt;\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=spider+plant\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Spider Plant\" style=\"color: #38761d;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCheck out all of the spider plants on our website\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=spider+plant\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Spider plant\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/7875\/6434\/files\/Screen_Shot_2020-06-09_at_3.55.46_PM_medium.png?v=1591743935\" alt=\"Spider Plant\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHoyas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalled Wax Plants because of their waxy leaves, Hoyas are another popular trailing plant. Their popularity mostly comes from the fact that Hoyas like \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/hoya-carnosa-s?_pos=4\u0026amp;_sid=c81e1dbde\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Carmen Hoya Carnosa\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCarmen\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/hoya-publicalyx-porcelain-flower-s?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=c81e1dbde\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Reza Hoya Publicalyx\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReza\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/hoya-carnosa-compacta-hindu-rope-s?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=c81e1dbde\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sri Hindu Rope\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSri \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003elast a long time and grow quickly. If treated well, Hoyas also produce small, porcelain-like flowers that have a strong and fragrant scent. How lovely!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026gt;\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=hoya\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Hoya\" style=\"color: #38761d;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCheck out our Hoya amigos on our website\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=hoya\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Hoya\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/7875\/6434\/files\/Screen_Shot_2020-06-09_at_3.59.17_PM_medium.png?v=1591744553\" alt=\"Wax Plant\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePhilodendron Cordatum\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhilodendron Cordatum also known as our friend \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/philodendron-cordatum-m?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=64bd7a95a\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Kate Philodendron Cordatum\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eKate\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is another gorgeous hanging plant. \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/philodendron-cordatum-m?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=64bd7a95a\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Kate Philodendron Cordatum\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eKate\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is often mistaken as a Pothos, which she doesn't like one bit. And how can you blame her? Pothos have thick, waxy and rounded leaves while \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/philodendron-cordatum-m?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=64bd7a95a\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Kate Philodendron Cordatum\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eKate\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e's\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e are\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethinner, softer and heart-shaped. But don't worry \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/philodendron-cordatum-m?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=64bd7a95a\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Kate Philodendron Cordatum\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eKate\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, we know how unique you really are!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003e\u0026gt;\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=philodendron+cordatum\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Kate Philodendron Cordatum\" style=\"color: #38761d;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCheck out Kate on our website\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=philodendron+cordatum\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Kate\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/7875\/6434\/files\/Screen_Shot_2020-08-21_at_11.25.43_AM_medium.png?v=1598023563\" alt=\"Kate the Philodendron\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMonstera Adansonii \u0026amp; Raphidophora Tetrosperma\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonsteras like \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/monstera-adansonii-m?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=0d2837411\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Alfredo\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAlfredo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e are possibly the most insta-famous plants. And it makes sense! Their split leaves with natural holes are very unique and absolutely gorgeous. And while bigger Monsteras Deliciosa can be spectacular showpieces, Monstera Adansonii are magnificent trailing plants that love to climb and trail. Just don't confuse \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/monstera-adansonii-m?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=0d2837411\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Alfredo\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAlfredo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e with his doppelganger \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/philodendron-ginny-m?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=aaf19bf13\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Nikki Tetrasperma\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eNikki\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. While \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/philodendron-ginny-m?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=aaf19bf13\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Nikki Tetrasperma\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eNikki\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is often called a mini Monstera and has similar trailing split leaves, she is actually part of a completely different genus– Rhaphidophora. But hey, let's show them both some love!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=monstera+adansonii\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Alfredo \" style=\"color: #38761d;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u0026gt;Check out Alfredo on our website!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=monstera+adansonii\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Alfredo Adansonii\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Alfredo the Monstera Adansonii\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/7875\/6434\/files\/Screen_Shot_2020-08-21_at_10.48.38_AM_medium.png?v=1598023164\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=rhaphidophora+\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Nikki\" style=\"color: #38761d;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u0026gt;Meet Nikki the Rhahphidophora Tetrosperma!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=rhaphidophora+\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Nikki\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/7875\/6434\/files\/Screen_Shot_2020-08-21_at_10.46.47_AM_medium.png?v=1598023234\" alt=\"Nikki the Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFerns\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone who has gone to Stanley Park can say first-hand that ferns are great. They have been around for almost 400 million years, you can find them anywhere in the world, and they're also wonderful as hanging plants! \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=boston+fern\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Boston Fern\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eBoston Ferns\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=birds+nest+fern\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Birds Nest Ferns\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eBirds Nest Ferns\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e are recommended, as they trail the most. But really any fern can look good in a hanging pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003e\u0026gt;\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=fern\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Ferns\" style=\"color: #38761d;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCheck out our entire assortment of ferns\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=fern\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Fern\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/7875\/6434\/files\/Screen_Shot_2020-06-09_at_4.00.21_PM_medium.png?v=1591744188\" alt=\"Boston Fern\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for a pot to place your trailing plants? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eCheck out our\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/boule-hanging-pot-11cm-fits-4-inch?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=8e483b41e\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Boule Hanging pot\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eBoule\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eand \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/rico-hanging-pot-16cm-fits-6-inch?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=b93cc62ae\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Fiona\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFiona\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e hanging pots!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":98294661407,"author":"Sophia Stockner","user_id":null,"published_at":"2020-08-21T08:28:00-07:00","updated_at":"2023-05-11T07:40:39-07:00","summary_html":"","template_suffix":"","handle":"6-trailing-hanging-plants-to-turn-your-home-into-a-jungle","tags":"CATproducts","image":{"created_at":"2023-05-11T07:40:38-07:00","alt":"","width":840,"height":1254,"src":"\/\/plantsome.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/Screen_Shot_2020-06-03_at_11.14.30_AM.png?v=1683816039"}}, "tags": "CATproducts", "metafields": {}, "productUrl": "blog/6-trailing-hanging-plants-to-turn-your-home-into-a-jungle", "title": "Our most popular trailing\/hanging plants" } , { "details": {"id":605301834015,"title":"Plant Spotlight: Alocasia","created_at":"2023-05-11T07:40:10-07:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003ePrrrooommm!! (is that the sound an elephant makes?). This week's plant spotlight is shining on our beautiful tropical amigo the Alocasia! Also called Elephant Ear plants, Alocasias like \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/alocasia-amazonica-african-mask-1?_pos=4\u0026amp;_sid=00a1ffa75\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Alocasia Amazonica\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eTiki\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/alocasia-amazonica-african-mask?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=00a1ffa75\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Aku Aku\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAku Aku\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/alocasia-stingray?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=00a1ffa75\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Alocasia Stingray\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eHillary\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e are known for their large, unique leaves that can grow up to 5-6 feet tall in the wild. And that's not the only thing that makes them special. So without further ado, let's go learn about the Alocasia!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=alocasia\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Alocasia\" style=\"color: #38761d;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u0026gt;Check out all of our Alocasia plants!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=alocasia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/7875\/6434\/files\/Screen_Shot_2020-08-11_at_10.56.03_AM_large.png?v=1597673962\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAttack of the clones\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlocasia plants originate from the tropical forests of Asia and Australia. But due to their widespread popularity and ability to clone easily, many types of Alocasias are cultivated throughout the world. Our friend \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/alocasia-amazonica-african-mask-1?_pos=4\u0026amp;_sid=00a1ffa75\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Alocasia Amazonica\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eTiki\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a good example. Although \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/alocasia-amazonica-african-mask-1?_pos=4\u0026amp;_sid=00a1ffa75\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Alocasia Amazonica\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eTiki\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is called Alocasia Amazonica or the African Mask, he is not from the Amazon and has little relation to Africa. Instead, \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/alocasia-amazonica-african-mask-1?_pos=4\u0026amp;_sid=00a1ffa75\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Alocasia Amazonica\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eTiki\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e was created in a nursery in Florida. Oh, \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/alocasia-amazonica-african-mask-1?_pos=4\u0026amp;_sid=00a1ffa75\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Alocasia Amazonica\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eTiki\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/7875\/6434\/files\/Screen_Shot_2020-08-17_at_10.13.42_AM_large.png?v=1597673917\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA (very) deep sleeper\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimilar to animals who hibernate, it's common for wild Alocasia plants to die back during the colder months and then re-sprout in the spring. This is much less common in the home where temperatures are kept higher in the winter, but it can happen if your plant gets too cold. If you notice that your plant begins to die back during the colder months, don't panic. Place it in a warm spot and reduce any amount of water and fertilizer until the spring. Once it is warmer outside, your Alocasia should begin to grow back as usual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/7875\/6434\/files\/Screen_Shot_2020-08-17_at_10.10.59_AM_large.png?v=1597673800\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe elephant in the room...\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurprisingly, there are three other genera of plants (Colocasia, Caladium and Xanthosoma) which are also known as elephant ears. All four come from the Araceae family and there's definitely a lot of family resemblance. While Caladiums can be more easily distinguished by their brightly coloured leaves, it can be harder to tell the difference between Alocasia and the other two genera of plants. But there is one major difference between the three...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaro?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, taro! The delicious purple food comes from the root corms (bulbs) of Colocasia and Xanthosoma plants. Most parts of Colocasia and Xanthosoma plants are edible, although they often have to be cooked first. In contrast, our Alocasia amigos are toxic and trying to make taro out of their root corms will result in a very upset and swollen stomach. Prrroooommm!! (sorry, last one).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnow how an elephant actually sounds? Or have any other plant-related questions\/concerns? 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While some plants like to have tons of bright sunlight, others prefer the shade and some like a little of both. This can be hard for plant parents who already have to think about watering and other plant needs. And to make it worse, terms like indirect light and partial shade are often thrown around, leading to even more confusion. To help, we've put together all the information you need to know about plants and lighting. So say goodbye to sun burnt leaves!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: if you are ever unsure about a plant's lighting needs, make sure to check its care requirements on our app and website. Or feel free to reach out at hello@plantsome.ca, \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plantsomeCA\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Facebook\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFacebook\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, or\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/plantsome_ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Instagram\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/7875\/6434\/files\/Screen_Shot_2020-08-05_at_10.27.55_PM_39ec8e3a-8c52-41a8-8096-6ce71ae325d1_480x480.png?v=1596716480\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDirect Light\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet's start with the basics. Direct light refers to any light that comes through a window and shines directly onto your green amigo (#nofilter). It's the same type of warm sunlight pets like to sit under during the day and is most common in South-facing windows. Unlike our furry amigos though, plants have a harder time withstanding direct light and most get burnt if put right next to a bright, sunny window. But some amigos like our friends \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=crassula\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Jade plant\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003eWendy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=opuntia\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Opuntia\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003eJoe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e absolutely looove the sun. Just make sure to introduce these light-loving amigos to the full sun slowly, as most houseplants begin their lives in nurseries without a lot of direct light. Start by placing your new green amigo in a sunny spot for an hour and slowly begin to increase its time in the sun each day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmigos that like direct light\/full sun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=crassula\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Jade plant\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003eCrassula (Wendy)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"%20https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/crassula-jade-plant-s\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Crassula\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=opuntia\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Opuntia\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003eOpuntia (Lucas, Joe, Butch, Jerry and Leesa)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsomena.myshopify.com\/%20https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/crassula-jade-plant-s\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Crassula\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/madagascar-palm-s\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Kiki\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003eMadagascar Palm (Kiki)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsomena.myshopify.com\/%20https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/crassula-jade-plant-s\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Crassula\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=sansevieria\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sansevieria\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003eSansevieria (Gus, Kaa, Luna, and Jude)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=ponytail+palm\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Beau\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003ePonytail Palm (Beau)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=banana\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Banana\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003eBanana Plant (Juma and Baloo)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/7875\/6434\/files\/Screen_Shot_2020-08-05_at_10.36.16_PM_480x480.png?v=1596716192\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBright, indirect light\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOkay, now things get slightly more complicated. The term bright, indirect light is the most common and also the most confusing term for plant light care. Basically, indirect light is any sunlight that goes through or hits an object before reaching your green amigo. Good examples of this are a sunny window with a sheer curtain or turned down blind, as well as any light that reflects off of an object before hitting your green amigo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmigos that like bright, indirect light\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=ficus\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Ficus\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003eFicus (Eileen, Heidi, Jack and Chris)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=crassula\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Jade plant\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=hoya\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Hoya\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003eHoya (Lorenzo, Reza, Sri, Carmen and Jessica)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=crassula\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Jade plant\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=alocasia\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Alocasia\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003eAlocasia (Aku Aku and Tiki)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=crassula\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Jade plant\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=peperomia\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Peperomia\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003ePeperomia (Pablo, Bella, Zoe, James and Ronaldo)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=sedum\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sedum\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003eSedum (Diego and Javier)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/7875\/6434\/files\/Screen_Shot_2020-08-05_at_10.28.23_PM_480x480.png?v=1596716241\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShade\/partial shade\/low light\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShade, partial shade and low light are similar terms that are often used interchangeably. Shade refers to an area that does not get any direct light, while partial shade is a spot that gets only a few hours of sun each day. In the garden, these terms are straight forward, but indoors it's easier to look at shade and partial shade in terms of light intensity. Plants that like partial shade should be placed approximately 2-3 metres away from a window or next to a North-facing window where they can get some bright light for a few hours a day. Plants that like shade should be placed approximately 3 meters or further from the window, in a North facing room, low light basement, or anywhere they are not hit with direct light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #4a7836;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/blogs\/blog\/top-5-low-light-houseplants\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Low light blog\" style=\"color: #4a7836;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u0026gt;Want to know more? Read our blog on the top low light plants!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmigos that like partial shade\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=ficus\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Ficus\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=calathea\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Calathea\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003eCalathea (Viola, Abby, Sophia, Susie, Indy)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=ficus\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Ficus\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=aloe\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Aloe\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003eAloë (Vera, Mei, Arnold)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=dracaena\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Dracaena\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003eDracaena (Mojo, Kenzo, Kuri, Kai, Tarzan, Conrad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=dieffenbachia\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Deffenbachia\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003eDieffenbachia (Jeff, Calvin, Melvin)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmigos that like shade\/low light\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=monstera\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Monstera\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003eMonstera (Alfredo)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=pothos\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Pothos\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003ePothos (Aurora, Amelia, Miley)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=philodendron\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Philodendron\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003ePhilodendron (Zulay, Fran, Daniel, Kate, Lara)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6fae54;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=fern\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Fern\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: #6fae54;\"\u003eFerns \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=fern\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Fern\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: #6fae54;\"\u003e(Rio, Romaine and Carl)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/7875\/6434\/files\/Screen_Shot_2020-08-06_at_6.33.39_AM_480x480.png?v=1596716331\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAnything goes!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're not kidding! These green amigos can be put pretty much anywhere in your home, as long as it has some degree of light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=sansevieria\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sansevieria\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003eSansevieria (Gus, Kaa, Luna and Jude)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=zamioculcas\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Zamioculcas\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003eZamioculcas (Luke, Lucky and Dalton)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=sansevieria\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sansevieria\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow you know everything you need to get that perfect light level for your green amigos. But wait! Now they're looking kind of thirsty... Check out our past blog to learn \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/blogs\/blog\/all-about-watering\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Watering blog\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #4a7836;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/blogs\/blog\/top-5-low-light-houseplants\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Low light blog\" style=\"color: #4a7836;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eall you need to know about watering!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":98294661407,"author":"Sophia Stockner","user_id":null,"published_at":"2020-08-07T13:17:53-07:00","updated_at":"2023-05-11T07:40:13-07:00","summary_html":"","template_suffix":"","handle":"all-you-need-to-know-about-lighting","tags":"CATverzorging, Sunny_plants","image":{"created_at":"2023-05-11T07:40:12-07:00","alt":"","width":630,"height":960,"src":"\/\/plantsome.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/Screen_Shot_2020-08-05_at_10.29.13_PM.png?v=1683816013"}}, "tags": "CATverzorgingSunny_plants", "metafields": {}, "productUrl": "blog/all-you-need-to-know-about-lighting", "title": "All about plants and light" } , { "details": {"id":605301899551,"title":"Plant Spotlight: Sedum","created_at":"2023-05-11T07:40:14-07:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Sedum genus is made up of over 600 species and like most succulent families, Sedum is a taxonomic mess. So to keep it simple, this week's plant spotlight shines on the popular trailing Sedums, our amigos the Sedum Morganianum and Sedum Burrito! Also known as \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/sedum-morganianum-string-of-donkey-tail-m?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=81a4660df\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Diego\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDiego\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/sedum-morganianum-string-of-burritos-m?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=cf123c93c\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Javier\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eJavier\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, Sedum Morganianum and Burrito are extremely unique plants that are famous for their thick leaves and stems that grow similar to dreadlocks. There's a lot of mystery surrounding these green friends, so without further ado, let's go meet the Sedums!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026gt;\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=sedum\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sedum\" style=\"color: #38761d;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eMeet Diego and Javier on our website\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBurrito or donkey?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSedum Morganianum or \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/sedum-morganianum-string-of-donkey-tail-m?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=81a4660df\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Diego\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDiego\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, as we call him, was first classified in \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/laidbackgardener.blog\/tag\/history-of-sedum-morganianum\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"1935\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e1935\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e after being found in various nurseries throughout Veracruz, Mexico. Named \"String of Donkey Tails\" due to its unique, tail-like appearance, Sedum Morganianum quickly became a popular houseplant after its classification. It is recognized by its leaves that are similar to bananas in shape, but much thicker than other popular string succulents like \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/senecio-rowleyanus-string-of-pearls-m?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=1685779b4\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Peggy\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePeggy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e or \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/senecio-peregrinus-string-of-dolphins?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=4a5416872\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Flip\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFlip\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/sedum-morganianum-string-of-donkey-tail-m?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=81a4660df\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/7875\/6434\/files\/Screen_Shot_2020-07-27_at_11.26.59_AM_medium.png?v=1595863648\" alt=\"Diego\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e     \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/sedum-morganianum-string-of-burritos-m?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=cf123c93c\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/7875\/6434\/files\/Screen_Shot_2020-07-27_at_11.25.20_AM_medium.png?v=1595863677\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e    \u003cstrong\u003eDiego: String of Donkey Tails\u003c\/strong\u003e                  \u003cstrong\u003eJavier: String of Burritos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSedum Burrito or \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/sedum-morganianum-string-of-burritos-m?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=cf123c93c\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Javier\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eJavier\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a bit of a mystery in comparison to his older brother (?) \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/sedum-morganianum-string-of-donkey-tail-m?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=81a4660df\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Diego\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDiego\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. While \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/sedum-morganianum-string-of-donkey-tail-m?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=81a4660df\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Diego\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDiego\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e has longer and slimmer leaves, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/sedum-morganianum-string-of-burritos-m?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=cf123c93c\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Javier\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eJavier\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is known for having shorter, rounded leaves that look like jellybeans and don't trail as much. String of Burritos was classified much later than String of Donkey Tails and to this day, no one is really sure what \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/sedum-morganianum-string-of-burritos-m?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=cf123c93c\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Javier\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eJavier\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is. Is Burrito a mutation of String of Donkeys? A completely different species? The love-child of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/sedum-morganianum-string-of-donkey-tail-m?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=81a4660df\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Diego\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDiego\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and another plant? No one knows!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBaby plants, baby plants everywhere\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBesides having some of the coolest leaves, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/sedum-morganianum-string-of-donkey-tail-m?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=81a4660df\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Diego\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDiego\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/sedum-morganianum-string-of-burritos-m?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=cf123c93c\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Javier\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eJavier\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e are also popular because of how easy they are to care for and propagate. Both plants hold a very \"do it yourself\" attitude, which means that neither require a lot of maintenance, and the same goes for propagation. String of Donkey Tails and Burritos only need a single leaf to propagate, which gets even simpler when you look at how easily they drop their leaves. So if you're looking for a plant that (almost) takes care of itself and propagates on its own, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/sedum-morganianum-string-of-donkey-tail-m?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=81a4660df\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Diego\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDiego\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/sedum-morganianum-string-of-burritos-m?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=cf123c93c\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Javier\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eJavier \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ehave your back!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/7875\/6434\/files\/Screen_Shot_2020-07-27_at_1.37.45_PM_large.png?v=1595871521\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpace burrito?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a very long time, botanists had never seen a Sedum Morganianum or Sedum Burrito in the wild and their origins were largely unknown. This all changed in \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/abm.ojs.inecol.mx\/index.php\/abm\/article\/view\/287\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"WIld sedum\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e2008 when wild Sedum Morganianum were found growing on mountain ledges\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in Veracruz. Which helped explain why Sedum are so easy to propagate (it's hard to find love when you're alone on a mountain ledge!). But so far, only two areas in Veracruz have been discovered with the naturally growing plant and traces of Sedum Burrito have yet to be found in the wild. So botanists still have no clue as to what \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/sedum-morganianum-string-of-burritos-m?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=cf123c93c\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Javier\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eJavier\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is or where he came from. Our theory? Alien spaceship. I mean, how else do you explain those \"out of this world\" looking leaves?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHave a plant you want to be featured on next week's plant spotlight? Let us know at hello@plantsome.ca | \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plantsomeCA\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Facebook\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFacebook\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e | \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/plantsome_ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":98294661407,"author":"Sophia Stockner","user_id":null,"published_at":"2020-07-27T12:13:00-07:00","updated_at":"2023-05-11T07:40:15-07:00","summary_html":"","template_suffix":"","handle":"plant-spotlight-sedum-morganianum-and-burrito","tags":"","image":{"created_at":"2023-05-11T07:40:14-07:00","alt":"","width":838,"height":1260,"src":"\/\/plantsome.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/Screen_Shot_2020-07-27_at_11.21.46_AM.png?v=1683816015"}}, "tags": "", "metafields": {}, "productUrl": "blog/plant-spotlight-sedum-morganianum-and-burrito", "title": "Plant Spotlight: Sedum" } , { "details": {"id":605301932319,"title":"The plant expert answers all your care questions!","created_at":"2023-05-11T07:40:17-07:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes your green friend seem to be struggling? Our plant expert Axel is here to help! As the son of a Westland grower, plant care is in his roots and he is happy to share his knowledge with you. We've asked Axel to answer the most frequently asked questions to ensure that your amigo is thriving again in no time!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/7875\/6434\/files\/IMG_0771_large.jpg?v=1575743675\" alt=\"Axel with plants\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy houseplant has drooping leaves...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA plant that droops its leaves often ends up looking sad and pathetic. Sometimes it is simply the weight of the plant that makes the leaves droop, such as with the \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=monstera\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Monstera\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eMonstera\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=alocasia\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Alocasia\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. However, if a plant is thirsty, it often shows this by hanging its leaves. If you suspect that your houseplant is thirsty, check whether the soil around its roots is dry. Just stick your finger 2 inches deep into its soil and if it feels dry, give your amigo some extra water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut please be careful with \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=calathea\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Calathea\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCalatheas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, as they also tend to droop their leaves when they have too much water! So be extra careful when watering these houseplants. Feel your \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=calathea\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Calathea\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCalathea's\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e soil regularly with your finger and ensure you only water them when their soil is dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does my houseplant have brown tips and\/or brown leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrown leaves or brown tips don't necessarily have to be a bad sign with a houseplant. With \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=dracena\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Dracaena\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDracaena\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=areca\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Areca\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAreca\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and other palm species it is very normal that they get brown spots. \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=alocasia\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Alocasia\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e are also plants that are very sensitive to leaf discolouration. So, therefore, do not panic immediately if your \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=palm\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Palm\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003epalm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=dracena\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Dracaena\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDracaena\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e or \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=alocasia\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Alocasia\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e discolours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut for all plants, if they show leaf discolouration or brown spots, it is important to check the potting soil deep in their pot. Feel whether it is very wet or bone dry. Based on that, you can find whether it is because of over or under watering, as these are the likeliest causes of brown leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=calathea\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Calathea\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCalathea\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=monstera\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Monstera\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eMonstera\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e or other plants with large leaves with brown edges, this can also be due to low humidity. Many tropical plants like a humid climate, because they come from the jungle! You can mimic this by spraying your plant with lukewarm water every few days. This increases the humidity, which your plants will like very much.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the brown spots look more like a general drying of the leaves, it is time to move your houseplant to a different spot. There is a good chance that your plant is burned by a surplus of direct sunlight. In this case, put your houseplant in a bright place, away from the direct sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/7875\/6434\/files\/IMG_6811_large.png?v=1576211198\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere do those lice, spider mites and\/or other critters around my houseplant come from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are many things that can make a plant ill. Some diseases are caused by plants at risk, such as when they're put in a place with a cold draft. If you think your houseplant may be ill, first take a good look at what is causing it. Does it have black or white dots? Do the dots move over the plant? Is there a sticky substance on the leaves or maybe something similar to spider silk?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are many different symptoms for plant diseases, so it is important that you check everything very closely. Always include the bottom of the leaves in your research! You can read all about plant diseases such as spider mites and dop lice, and how to recognize and control them on our \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/blogs\/verzorging-detail\/does-my-plant-have-an-illness\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Plant illness\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003epage all about plant diseases\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I get rid of fungus flies from my houseplant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCows often suffer from flies and then knock them off their backs with their tails. Super handy having a tail, of course, but unfortunately, our green amigos are not so lucky. Houseplants can also suffer from flies but need your help to get rid of them. These fungus flies, also called fungus gnats or mushroom flies, are tiny mosquitoes about 4-5 millimetres in size. They often come because you have given your plant too much water. And continually wet soil is the ideal place for mushroom flies to lay eggs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo you have a houseplant with fungus flies? Keep this plant separate from your other plants, let the soil dry out a bit and remove all the fallen leaves from the pot. Then remove the top layer of the potting soil and sprinkle regular sand over it. As a result, the flies will find your plant a lot less attractive as a spot to lay eggs. To get rid of the adult flies, you can put a glass of wine next to your plant and they will drink themselves to an incredibly terrible hangover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/7875\/6434\/files\/Screen_Shot_2020-07-24_at_3.49.30_PM_large.png?v=1595621035\" alt=\"Axel party\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAre you looking for a new amigo? Search through the \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/pages\/plantfinder\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Plant finder\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePlant Finder\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e or the \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/collections\/all?filter%5B%5D=select...\u0026amp;filter%5B%5D=select...\u0026amp;sort=0\u0026amp;page=best-selling\u0026amp;\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"House plants\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eHouse Plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e page for your ideal match. Or do you want more information and inspiration about everything to do with plants? Then follow us on \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plantsomeCA\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Facebook\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFacebook\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/plantsome_ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Instagram\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e!\u003c\/strong\u003e","blog_id":98294661407,"author":"Sophia Stockner","user_id":null,"published_at":"2020-07-24T13:06:00-07:00","updated_at":"2023-05-11T07:40:18-07:00","summary_html":"","template_suffix":"","handle":"the-plant-expert-answers-all-your-questions","tags":"CATcare","image":{"created_at":"2023-05-11T07:40:17-07:00","alt":"","width":1198,"height":1196,"src":"\/\/plantsome.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/Screen_Shot_2020-07-24_at_3.48.43_PM.png?v=1683816018"}}, "tags": "CATcare", "metafields": {}, "productUrl": "blog/the-plant-expert-answers-all-your-questions", "title": "The plant expert answers all your care questions!" } , { "details": {"id":605301965087,"title":"Our 7 most popular tropical plants","created_at":"2023-05-11T07:40:19-07:00","body_html":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cs.mcgill.ca\/~rwest\/wikispeedia\/wpcd\/wp\/r\/Rainforest.htm\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Fact\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003etwo-thirds of all plant species \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003enative to tropical rain forests, its no wonder there are so many amazing tropical plants. Tropical green amigos are known for their stunning foliage and colours that always stand out. And with so many different types, we're sure that anyone can find a tropical plant that suits their taste. So grab a Mai Tai and pack your swimsuit because we are heading straight to the tropics!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAlocasia (Elephant Ear)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTalk about a cool looking plant! Alocasia like \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/alocasia-amazonica-african-mask?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=0f43b264a\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Aku Aku\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAku Aku\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e  and \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/alocasia-amazonica-african-mask-m?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=6a68de4e6\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Tiki\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eTiki\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e are known for their unique, large leaves. In the wild, these leaves can grow so large that they are often used as umbrellas to protect against the heavy tropical rain. Now that's handy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=alocasia\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Alocasia\" style=\"color: #38761d;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u0026gt;Check out Tiki and Aku Aku on our website!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMusa (Banana Plant)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe can't think of a plant that screams \"tropical vibes\" as much as \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/musa-dwarf-cavendish-banana-plant-l?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=e5aeca6d4\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Baloo\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eBaloo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e the Banana Plant. But new and busy plant-parents beware! \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/musa-dwarf-cavendish-banana-plant-l?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=e5aeca6d4\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Baloo\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eBaloo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e can be quite dramatic and makes sure to let you know when he is not happy. Forget to give him enough to drink and he'll instantly droop his leaves. Talk about a drama queen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=banana\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Banana plants\" style=\"color: #38761d;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u0026gt;Check out all our Banana Plants!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGuzmania Hope (Bromeliad)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't let \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/guzmania-hope-bromeliad-m?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=4f147b150\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Juan\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eJuan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e's beautiful flower, fool you. While he might seem like a high maintenance plant, Bromeliads are actually one of the easiest tropical plants to care for. It's true! Unlike most tropical amigos, \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/guzmania-hope-bromeliad-m?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=4f147b150\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Juan\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eJuan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e doesn't need fertilizer and can thrive with lower levels of light. Nice!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=bromeliad\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Bromeliad\" style=\"color: #38761d;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u0026gt;Check out Juan on our website!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMonstera\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDid we say Banana Plants screamed \"tropical vibes\"? Well, we must have forgotten about \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/monstera-deliciosa-m-swiss-cheese-plant\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Alfredo\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAlfredo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Possibly one of the most popular plants on this list, \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/monstera-deliciosa-m-swiss-cheese-plant\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Alfredo\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAlfredo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e gains his insta-fame from his huge leaves, which are known for their natural holes. And just like \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/guzmania-hope-bromeliad-m?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=4f147b150\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Juan\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eJuan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/monstera-deliciosa-m-swiss-cheese-plant\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Alfredo\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAlfredo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is also easy to care for and does not require a lot of light. No wonder he's such a popular fella!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=monstera\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Monstera\" style=\"color: #38761d;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u0026gt;Check out Alfredo on our website!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDieffenbachia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDieffenbachias like \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/dieffenbachia-perfection-s?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=96e4fd5bc\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Jeff\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eJeff\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e are another tropical houseplant with gorgeous, large leaves. They are also called Dumb Canes, a name that \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/dieffenbachia-perfection-s?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=96e4fd5bc\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Jeff\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eJeff\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e does not appreciate at all. But don't take it personally, \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/dieffenbachia-perfection-s?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=96e4fd5bc\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Jeff\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eJeff\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/dieffenbachia-perfection-s?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=96e4fd5bc\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Jeff\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDieffenbachias are called Dumb Canes because of the effects they can have when ingested. Eat a Dieffenbachia for dinner and your throat and tongue may swell, which is why we don't recommend \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/dieffenbachia-perfection-s?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=96e4fd5bc\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Jeff\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eJeff\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for plant-parents with young children or pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=dieffenbachia\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Dieffenbachia\" style=\"color: #38761d;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u0026gt;Check out all our Dieffenbachia plants!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCalathea\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalatheas like \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/calathea-medallion-s?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=e015d966a\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sophia\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSophia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/calathea-white-fusion-s?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=c7df95d3e\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Paris\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eParis\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e are another tropical low light plant. In the wild, they live in the jungle floors, which means they don't receive a lot of light. But while \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/calathea-medallion-s?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=e015d966a\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sophia\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSophia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/calathea-white-fusion-s?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=c7df95d3e\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Paris\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eParis\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e may not be picky with lighting, they're certainly picky when it comes to water. Calatheas are big fans of water and humidity and they require consistently moist soil and a spritz of water on their leaves every now and then.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=calathea\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Calathea\" style=\"color: #38761d;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u0026gt;Check out all of our Calathea on our website!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePhilodendron\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Philodendron genus is one of the largest with over 400 different types of plants! And with so many different amigos, its no wonder that there are Philodendrons of all shapes and sizes. Hanging Philodendrons like \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/philodendron-cordatum-m?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=936843364\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Kate\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eKate\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e look very similar to Pothos. While split-leaf Philodendrons like \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/philodendron-xanadu-xl?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=ca19cc4e4\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Daniel\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDaniel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/philodendron-selloum?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=d4499567d\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Laura\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLaura\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e are often mistaken for Monsteras. Talk about having range!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=philodendron\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Philodendron\" style=\"color: #38761d;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u0026gt;Check out Kate and the rest of our Philodendrons!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon't see a tropical amigo you love on this list? 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Known as \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/monstera-deliciosa-m-swiss-cheese-plant?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=bfbf7e7b5\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Alfredo Medium\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAlfredo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e here at Plantsome, Monsteras are a type of vine that come from the tropical regions of South America. Their unique shape and tropical looks make them one of the most popular houseplants. And it makes sense, who doesn't love #monsteramondays?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=monstera\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Monstera\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026gt;Check out Alfredo on our website!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/7875\/6434\/files\/Screen_Shot_2020-07-13_at_1.40.56_PM_large.png?v=1594673246\" alt=\"Monstera next to bed\" width=\"469\" height=\"500\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA plant of many names\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonsteras get their name from the Latin word for monstrous, due to their large size and unusual leaves. But \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/monstera-deliciosa-m-swiss-cheese-plant?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=bfbf7e7b5\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Alfredo Medium\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAlfredo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e has a lot of different names. These include, names such as the \"swiss cheese plant\" and the \"five holed plant\", due to the holes naturally found on \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/monstera-deliciosa-m-swiss-cheese-plant?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=bfbf7e7b5\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Alfredo Medium\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAlfredo's\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e leaves. And besides having multiple names, the Monstera genus was once misclassified as part of another genus. Talk about an identity crisis. Poor \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/monstera-deliciosa-m-swiss-cheese-plant?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=bfbf7e7b5\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Alfredo Medium\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAlfredo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/7875\/6434\/files\/Screen_Shot_2020-07-13_at_1.36.35_PM_large.png?v=1594673214\" alt=\"Alfredo\" width=\"288\" height=\"428\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFruit salad, anyone?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most popular type of Monstera, is the \u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=monstera+deliciosa\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Monstera Deliciosa\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eMonstera Deliciosa\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. It is commonly referred to as the \"fruit salad plant\", due to its edible fruit the Cerimon, that tastes like a fruit salad. But as good as it sounds, Monsteras usually don't produce fruit indoors and Cerimons are hard to find in most grocery stores because of their toxicity. Unripe Cerimons can cause serious burns in the throat and even when they are ripe, the fruit should only be eaten when its scales have fallen off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: just like the unripe fruit, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/monstera-deliciosa-m-swiss-cheese-plant?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=bfbf7e7b5\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Alfredo Medium\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAlfredo\u003c\/a\u003e's\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e leaves and stems are also quite toxic and should be avoided by plant-parents with young children or pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/7875\/6434\/files\/Screen_Shot_2020-07-13_at_1.54.20_PM_large.png?v=1594673815\" alt=\"Monstera flower and fruit\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe tropical climber\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the wild, Monsteras grow as vines with aerial roots that climb up tropical forest trees. This can become slightly complicated if your Monstera is large and you have a green thumb. So it is recommended that you give \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/monstera-deliciosa-m-swiss-cheese-plant?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=bfbf7e7b5\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Alfredo Medium\" style=\"color: #6aa84f;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAlfredo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e support as he grows. If you would like your Monstera to grow upwards, you can use a trellis or growing stick. And if you would prefer more vine-like growth, we recommend using a growing pole or letting your Monstera climb up a surface or wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHave any ideas for other plants you want to be featured on our plant spotlight? Let us know at \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:hello@plantsome.ca\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003ehello@plantsome.ca\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e | \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plantsomeCA\/\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eFacebook\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e | \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/plantsome_ca\/\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":98294661407,"author":"Sophia Stockner","user_id":null,"published_at":"2020-07-13T14:58:00-07:00","updated_at":"2023-05-11T07:40:24-07:00","summary_html":"","template_suffix":"","handle":"plant-spotlight-monstera","tags":"CATproducten","image":{"created_at":"2023-05-11T07:40:23-07:00","alt":"","width":1896,"height":1246,"src":"\/\/plantsome.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/Screen_Shot_2020-07-13_at_1.44.13_PM.png?v=1683816024"}}, "tags": "CATproducten", "metafields": {}, "productUrl": "blog/plant-spotlight-monstera", "title": "Plant Spotlight: Monstera" } , { "details": {"id":605302030623,"title":"The 8 best plants for the bedroom","created_at":"2023-05-11T07:40:25-07:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eHaving plants in the bedroom comes with many benefits. Not only do plants give character to any bedroom, but they can also help you sleep better. It's true! Air purifying plants like \u003cspan style=\"color: #7ca754;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/dracaena-janet-craig-compacta-l?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=61ec1e682\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Mojo Dracaena Janet Craig\" style=\"color: #7ca754;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eMojo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/small-peace-lily-spathiphyllum?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=967eb0d71\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Lilly\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7ca754;\"\u003eLilly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e can help freshen your bedroom air by removing harmful substances like Formaldehyde and Xylene. And some plants like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/sansevieria-zeylanica-snake-plant?_pos=7\u0026amp;_sid=dbcca11ce\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sansevieria Gus\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7ca754;\"\u003eGus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003cspan style=\"color: #7ca754;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/crassula-jade-plant?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=98d91de41\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Wendy Jade plant\" style=\"color: #7ca754;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eWendy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e also use a CAM (Crassulacean Acid Metabolism) process to make oxygen, which means that they produce all their oxygen at night. So having these green amigos in the bedroom means lot's of extra oxygen and clean air, which both lead to a better sleep. How nice!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eA plant for every bedroom\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike most bathrooms, which usually have similar low levels of light, each bedroom is different and can have a large range in terms of lighting. While some may be South-facing with an entire wall of windows, others may be in a North-facing basement with very low levels of light. To help you choose the perfect green amigo for your bedroom, we have divided this list based on light preference. Apart from this, it is also organized based on light so that the green amigos first on the list need the most and the ones in the bottom require the least.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlants for bedrooms with lot's of light\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/collections\/all?filter%5B%5D=bedroom\u0026amp;filter%5B%5D=lots%20and%20lots\u0026amp;sort=0\u0026amp;page=false\u0026amp;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/7875\/6434\/files\/bedroom_w_plants.jpg?v=1594235401\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin: 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx; float: none;\" width=\"\" height=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePalms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalms like \u003cspan style=\"color: #7ca754;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/rhapis-excelsa-ladyfinger-palm-xl?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=f453db999\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Hana Ladyfinger Palm\" style=\"color: #7ca754;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eHana\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan style=\"color: #7ca754;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7eab54;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/neanthebella-parlour-palm-s?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=3f2751524\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Vicky\" style=\"color: #7eab54;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVicky \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ehave \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ea lot of character and they always bring an elegant, yet tropical look to any room. Like all plants on this list, Palms are strong air purifiers and they're non-toxic, which makes them the perfect plant for those with pets! But there's another reason Palms are first on this list. They require LOTS of bright, direct light. So if your bedroom is South-facing or has lot's of bright windows, Palms are the perfect plant!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #62813e;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=palm\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Palms\" style=\"color: #62813e;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u0026gt;Check out all our Palms!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/neanthebella-parlour-palm-s?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=3f2751524\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/7875\/6434\/files\/Screen_Shot_2020-07-08_at_2.47.30_PM_240x240.png?v=1594244919\" style=\"margin: 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx; float: none;\" width=\"240x240\" height=\"240x240\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCrassula (Jade Plant)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA plant that produces oxygen at night? You got it! Jade plants use CAM processing to make oxygen during the late wee hours of the night, which results in better sleep. But to do this, \u003cspan style=\"color: #7ca754;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/crassula-jade-plant?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=98d91de41\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Wendy Jade plant\" style=\"color: #7ca754;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eWendy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e requires lot's of light so Jade Plants are best suited for South-facing bedrooms and those that get lot's of bright, full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=crassula\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Wendy Crassula\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #62813e;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #62813e;\"\u003e\u0026gt;Check out Wendy on our website!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/crassula-jade-plant?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=98d91de41\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/7875\/6434\/files\/Screen_Shot_2020-07-08_at_2.42.11_PM_240x240.png?v=1594245002\" style=\"margin: 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx; float: none;\" width=\"240x240\" height=\"240x240\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePeace Lily\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur friend \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/small-peace-lily-spathiphyllum?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=967eb0d71\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Lilly\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7ca754;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLilly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e the Peace Lily is an air purifying pro that combats up to five harmful air substances! Peace Lilies also have gorgeous white flowers that give any room a beautiful look. But they are slightly high maintenance and require lot's of water and light to fight off all those air-born substances. Go, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/small-peace-lily-spathiphyllum?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=967eb0d71\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Lilly\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7ca754;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLilly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e go!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=peace+lily\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Peace Lily\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #62813e;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #62813e;\"\u003e\u0026gt;Check out Lilly on our website!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/small-peace-lily-spathiphyllum?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=967eb0d71\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/7875\/6434\/files\/Screen_Shot_2020-06-24_at_3.01.12_PM_cf8b506d-7487-43d1-890d-f44942972d2b_240x240.png?v=1594245072\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin: 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx; float: none;\" width=\"240x240\" height=\"240x240\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSansevieria (Snake Plant)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnake Plants like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/sansevieria-zeylanica-snake-plant?_pos=7\u0026amp;_sid=dbcca11ce\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sansevieria Gus\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7ca754;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/sansevieria-laurentii-snake-plant-l-1?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=1ed085985\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Kaa\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7ca754;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKaa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e are excellent air purifiers that also use a CAM process to make oxygen at night. This means lots of fresh and purified air in the bedroom, which helps you sleep. And although they're on our list of plants for bright bedrooms, they are at the bottom because they can thrive in practically any room with any level of light. Bedroom with lots of South-facing windows? Yup! Dark basement room? No problem!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=sansevieria\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sansevieria\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #62813e;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #62813e;\"\u003e\u0026gt;Check out all our Snake Plants!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/sansevieria-laurentii-snake-plant-l-1?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=1ed085985\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/7875\/6434\/files\/Screen_Shot_2020-06-24_at_3.02.48_PM_24322440-2751-4be3-a168-481b5f427e53_240x240.png?v=1594244114\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin: 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx; float: none;\" width=\"240x240\" height=\"240x240\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlants for bedrooms with lower levels of light\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/collections\/all?filter%5B%5D=bedroom\u0026amp;filter%5B%5D=little\u0026amp;sort=0\u0026amp;page=false\u0026amp;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/7875\/6434\/files\/low_light_bedroom_e4ed6e37-4dcc-4ec6-bbba-5102a87803f0.jpg?v=1594241171\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin: 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx; float: none;\" width=\"\" height=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAloe Vera\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/aloe-vera-l?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=2db79420d\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Aloe Vera\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7ca754;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVera\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is another air-purifying, CAM plant. Aloe plants like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/aloe-vera-l?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=2db79420d\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Aloe Vera\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7ca754;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVera\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e remove harmful substances from the air and they also produce oxygen at night, which leads to a better sleep. They are also quite easy to care for, and although they do best in partial shade, they aren't too picky and can also thrive in areas with higher levels of light. Nice!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=vera\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Vera Aloe Vera\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #62813e;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #62813e;\"\u003e\u0026gt;Check out Vera on our website!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/aloe-vera-l?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=2db79420d\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/7875\/6434\/files\/Screen_Shot_2020-06-15_at_12.12.49_PM_9823de12-fa61-4790-949d-c419e338c005_240x240.png?v=1594244022\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin: 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx; float: none;\" width=\"240x240\" height=\"240x240\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDracaena\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll members of the Dracaena family are known for being master air purifiers. These powerhouses are tough and they can withstand even the busiest plant-parent. They also come in many shapes and sizes, so anyone can find a Dracaena that suits their taste. Just look at \u003cspan style=\"color: #7ca754;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/dracaena-janet-craig-compacta-l?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=61ec1e682\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Mojo Dracaena Janet Craig\" style=\"color: #7ca754;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eMojo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan style=\"color: #7ca754;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConrad.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e You'd never guess they were even related!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=dracaena\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Dracaena\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7ca754;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #62813e;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #62813e;\"\u003e\u0026gt;Check out all of our Dracaena friends!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/dracaena-janet-craig-compacta-l?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=61ec1e682\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/7875\/6434\/files\/Screen_Shot_2020-07-08_at_2.38.19_PM_240x240.png?v=1594245157\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin: 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx; float: none;\" width=\"240x240\" height=\"240x240\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCalathea\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalatheas are another plant that are perfect for the bedroom. They are known for closing their leaves at night and re-opening them in the morning, so Calatheas like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/calathea-lancifolia-l?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=5feb29a68\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Indy Calathea\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7ca754;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/calathea-medallion-m?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=0e906eeba\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Calathea Medallion\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7ca754;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSophia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/calathea-lancifolia-l?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=5feb29a68\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Indy Calathea\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7ca754;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003ewill always go to sleep asleep and wake up at the same time as you. They're also excellent air purifiers and do well in areas with lower light. Perfect for North-facing bedrooms!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=calathea\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Calatheas\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #62813e;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #62813e;\"\u003e\u0026gt;Check out all of our Calatheas on our website!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/calathea-medallion-m?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=0e906eeba\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/7875\/6434\/files\/Screen_Shot_2020-07-08_at_2.36.35_PM_240x240.png?v=1594245187\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin: 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx; float: none;\" width=\"240x240\" height=\"240x240\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRubber Tree (Ficus Burgundy and Ficus Tineke)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRubber Trees like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/ficus-elastica-burgundy-m?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=15e703ba3\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Jack Rubber Plant\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7ca754;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7ca754;\"\u003eJack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/copy-of-ficus-rubber-tineke-m?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=38067b675\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Heidi\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7ca754;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7ca754;\"\u003eHeidi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e are also great plants for the bedroom. With their uniquely coloured leaves, Rubber Trees give any bedroom a modern and trendy look with lots of character. And besides looking great, they are also excellent air purifiers. So no more pesky substances like Benzene and Fromeldahyde while you try to catch some z's!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #62813e;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #62813e;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/search?q=rubber+tree\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Rubber Trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #62813e;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #62813e;\"\u003e\u0026gt;Check out all of our Rubber Trees!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsome.ca\/products\/ficus-elastica-burgundy-m?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=15e703ba3\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/7875\/6434\/files\/Screen_Shot_2020-07-08_at_2.37.21_PM_240x240.png?v=1594245229\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin: 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx; float: none;\" width=\"240x240\" height=\"240x240\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWant some more plant decorating inspiration? 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