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Plants need four things to survive: soil, sunlight, and water, and food (some research suggests they also need love, but that’s for a different blog post:)). Even though they will always need these three things, the amounts change with the changing of the seasons. In this blog post, we’ll go over the adjustments you need to make to your plant-care regime come Autumn to set your plants up for success.  

These are our top three tips for helping your plants survive the colder months:

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3. Fertilizing: When you fertilize your houseplants, you’re giving them a mixture of minerals that’ll help them grow. This is why you should be fertilizing regularly during spring and summer when your houseplants are in their growing period. During the colder months, your plants are going into dormancy and won’t need fertilizer at all. That means Fall was the last chance to fertilize your plants, so you shouldn't be fertilizing them at the moment, just letting them be:)

How do you get your plants ready for fall? Let us know in the comments below!

@honeyandhomedesign

From using vertical spaces to propagation tips- our brand ambassadors have the BEST ideas when it comes to plant styling. We asked them to share their favorite ones, here’s what they had to say:

@honeyandhomedesign

“Try placing your plants in a variety of spots and heights throughout your home! Some could be hanging off your wall, others could be placed on a stool or on a table to give visual interest and to make your plants feel happy in their own dedicated spot!”

Candy @honeyandhomedesigns’s beautiful account is filled with earthy tones, natural vibes and stunning plants. She’s bound to win you over with her smart DIY’s and inviting approach. You can find out more about here HERE.

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@bex.plants 

“My favorite propagation hack is to place a fresh plant cutting with an existing plant cutting that already has roots growing- this helps speed up the growth of roots on the new cutting!”

If you like plants, you’re gonna love Bex. She has some of the prettiest plants we’ve ever seen, and her DIY leaf shine tutorial is genius. You can find out more about her HERE.

@midmodathome

“One of the best home decor tips I have is to really use your vertical space! Especially if you're renting, or in a smaller space. It not only makes your space feel more homey, but it can also make it look bigger by drawing your eyes upward. Which is the reason why the loopliving hanging planters are my fav!”

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 Sarah from @midmodathome is a small business owner and interior decor creative, and she has a million gorgeous plants! And if documenting the un-makeover of a bathroom makeover is any indication, she’s really funny too.

 

What's your favorite styling tip hack? Let us know in the comments below.

 

 

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Working from home can be HARD. With millions of little distractions- dishes, laundry, people (big and small) needing your attention...

All there little distractions can make it really hard get anything done (believe us, we've been there...) ! That's why it's so important to carve out a space that will help you not just focused, but also stay inspired throughout the day. To help you carve out that much-needed space, here are our favorite home office styling tips:

🌿 Coffee, pens, notes...desks have a tendency of getting cluttered quickly. Minimize the jumble by choosing a neutral color scheme. The wood can add warmth while the white creates a clean, calm aesthetic. And we'll never say now to greenery.

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🌿 Plants, plants, plants.
Plants can help you boost productivity, creativity, clear the air and reduce stress. The ultimate work buddy.

Click the button to brows the most beautiful hangers and planter collection for your plants:))


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🌿 If you can, place your desk next to a window. The bright light coming through will help make you and your office plants happier.

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 🌿 Want to take your office styling up a notch? Match your coffee cups and water bottle to your general decor.

Thank you Jenna @cozy.happy.home
for sharing this beautiful photo of your home office! Click the button to check out our beautiful planter collection.

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When we think of the perfect way to style a home office, we think of Jennifer Cohen’s beautiful, boho space. Jennifer @jcdesign1.1’s design is “a mix of mid-century modern, boho, and Scandinavian style”, and the outcome is awe- inspiring. We took a closer look at Jennifer’s beautiful home office, and hope it helps you find inspiration too.

1. Plants! Jennifer incorporates a LOT of plants throughout her home. She styled one of our signature wall hanging planters by her desk, and we love how it came out! Click to check out our wall hanging planter:)
   
   
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2. How to get that cozy minimal feel
According to Jennifer, “If you want to create a cozy room but also want to keep it minimal, you can do so by adding a couple textured items and candles for some warm light”.

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3. DIY Peg shelf
Jennifer created this beautiful peg shelf all by herself! You can find out how she did it on her IG, right here.

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Over the years, we’ve learned that a bit of plant styling can go a long way.

Finding plants that compliment your space + styling them in unique ways will not only give your favorite plants the attention they deserve, it will also elevate the entire room. 

While this may sound like a tall order (choosing the right plants, styling them…do you also have a tough time deciding things like this?), we’ve got a few friends who are here to help!

We’ve asked our incredible brand ambassador for tips that will help you create a beautiful, curated indoor oasis.

Here’s what they had to say:

@neutralhabitat

“I once got some wonderful advice from an adorable local plant shop. I’d found a beautiful Monstera that was full of life and love but was so torn with how to display it. The shop manager saw my struggle and shared to always try and use a vessel that let the plant speak for itself, and that really stuck with me! If a piece was too bold, too overwhelming it took over the natural beauty - needless to say I had no problem leaning into the neutral and minimalist styles that help blend nature so seamlessly in the home.” 

Lyndsey @neutralhabitat’s swoon-worthy home is filled with plants, wood, and sunlight. Check out her IG here for beautiful plant and home decor inspo! 

Click the button below to check out our collection of minimal, sleek planters.

Jen @devita.haus

“One way to keep my plant styling fresh is made possible by keeping many of my plants in their plastic nursery pots. This makes it easy for me to swap planters and pots whenever I want! It’s perfect if your plant is growing taller/fuller and you want to upgrade the vessel without having to fully repot — or if you just want to refresh your space! It allows you to play with texture, color, height, and shape without making a full commitment.”

With beautiful plants and an eye-catching style, this gal is a star in the making (don’t say we didn’t say so). Photographer by day, home decor and plant stylist by night, Jen @devita.haus will help you style your space, even if you're ballin on a budget. You can find out more about her right here.

 

 

Alena @alenagee

“We have high ceilings at home and what we like to do is to fill in the space with tall indoor trees! We also hang trailing plants from the ceiling and utilize ledges as plant shelves. Doing this allows your eye to move from one area to another which ultimately makes the space feel more lush and full.”

With lovely trailing plants and beautiful displays of terracotta and neutrals, Alena is bound to inspire you with her unique home decor style. Follow her here for beautiful, plant + home decor inspo!

What’s your favorite plant styling tips? Let us know in the comments below!

P.S 

We’ll be hosting the rest our ambassadors on the blog next week, stay tuned for more great tips!

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Plant watering seems pretty intuitive, but in reality…. Getting watering right can be REALLY HARD! And if you’re anything like us, seeing your plants all sad and droopy and not understanding what went wrong can make you feel a little sad and droopy on the inside too…:( 

Don't worry, we got you!

We’ve gathered some winning plant watering tips, insights, and tricks that will help you understand your plants better and nail plant watering once and for all. Goodbye, sad plants, hello beautiful shiny happy ones!

Ready to follow our easy peasy indoor plant watering guide and become a Plant watering pro?

 

• How often should plants be watered?

Plants are a little bit like children - they each have different needs. Desert natives like cacti and succulents need less water than a plant that originates from a place with a rainier climate. The same plant might also need a different amount of water during different times of year. For example, plants are generally thirstier during the summer. For these reasons, rigid plant watering schedules aren’t effective, and there isn’t really a one size fits all. The “water your plants every two weeks” recommendation you might come across isn’t ideal. 

 

If that’s the case, how often water plants indoors?

To know how often you should be watering your plants, you need to check up on them every once in a while, and see if they’re thirsty or not. If you feel like you need a reminder to check up on your plants, setting a weekly one on your phone or google calendar can help you keep track. You can also use a plant watering app. So when should your plants be watered? Place your finger in the soil, if it's dry you can water, if it's damp wait longer.

 

How much water should you use each time you water??

A lot of people get confused and think overwatering refers to the amount of water used per watering. But overeating actually means watering too frequently!

So if overwatering doesn’t mean how much water you use, how much water should you be using? We’re glad you asked!

Enough to fully wet the soil until the water comes out of the drainage hole. This helps flush out salts or minerals, keeping your plant happy and thriving. That’s why many people, us included, like watering their plants in the sink or in a bathtub - it allows them to soak the soil with water, without creating a huge mess. So next time you’re worried about watering with too much water- don’t be. Just make sure there’s a drainage hole so the water doesn’t get stuck in the pot.

Make sure your plants have a pot with a drainage hole 

A lot of planters and plant pots were not created with your plant’s needs in mind. When you plant your plant in a planter that doesn’t have a drainage hole, you’re setting it up for failure. A drainage hole makes sure that when you water your plant, the excess water does not stay in the planter (which creates root rot, which equals very sad plants). When we designed our planters, we made sure that won’t happen to your plants, so all our planters have drainage holes. 
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1. Take plant watering to the next level with a self watering planter
   What if your plant could magically water itself? We’re in the business of making your plant dreams come true, so we created a planter with a special self watering mechanism.
   
   WIth our self watering planter, you water your plants, the extra water goes down the drainage hole, and into a saucer placed under the drainage hole. When your plant’s soil is dry and thirsty again, the plant “drinks” the water from a cotton cord placed between the saucer and the pot. This way, our self watering mechanism will help you with your plant’s watering needs, even if you’re out of town for the weekend or just got a little overwhelmed with life and forgot to water it.
   
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So to recap:

1. Water your plants when the soil is dry, check with your finger.
2. Water them fully until water comes out the drainage hole
3. All planters should have a drainage hole
4. Still not sure about watering? Use a self watering planters

What are your biggest watering hardships? Let us know in the comments below!

 

Going on vacation? Visiting a friend now that you finally can?

Sounds like fun! But if you’re anything like me, that fun is overshadowed by a deep sense of fear and anxiety with one looming question - will your plants be alright when you’re away?

The preparations that go into spending some days away from home can be stressful enough, so we thought we’d take one thing off your plate. 

We’re sharing our favorite tips for how to care for your plants while you’re away so you can enjoy your time away, stress free. 

We hope you find these helpful!

1. In the 10 days leading up to your trip, resist the urge to water and try to lengthen that dry spell as long as you can. I t try to do this all of the time to keep my plants on the same watering schedule (more or less) and what I’ve learned is that they can usually go without water longer than you think. This will allow you to water all of you plants thoroughly the day before you leave, and unless you’re leaving for more than a week should be enough.

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2. Self Watering planters:

If you’re going on a short vacation, meet your favorite new plant sitter- the self watering planter!

Here’s how it works: you water your plants, the extra water goes down the drainage hole, and into a saucer placed under the drainage hole. When your plant’s soil is dry and thirsty again, the plant “drinks” the water from a cotton cord placed between the saucer and the pot. 

You can also fill those water reservoirs before you leave, so they can drink as much as they please when you’re away. It’s basically a straw for plants. Cool, right?

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3. Self watering DIY for longer vacation

Going on a longer vacation and need larger water resevoirs? No problem! Take self watering to the next level with this self watering DIY. This one is a bit advanced, but is a total lifesaver. 

• Take a bottle of water or large glass, and fill it up. 
• Take a piece of synthetic rope- cut it so that it’s long enough to connect between the source of water and your plant.
• Place one tip of the rope inside your glass so it’s immersed in water till the very bottom. Then take the other side of the rope, and plant it in your plant’s soil (it should be placed close to the surface, and not interfere with the roots of your plant).
•  When your plant is thirsty, it will draw water with the rope. Viola! You just created a self watering DIY system that will sustain your plant while you’re away!

Got any more tips? Let us know in the comments or shoot us a DM on Instagram :)

 

 

Trying to design, let alone live in a small space, can be frustrating. If only you had a bit more room!  You might be craving more closet or even floor space (for your growing plant collection, of course:)), and find yourself daydreaming about moving, and we can’t begin to tell you how much that resonates with us. 

But small spaces are also an opportunity. They give you a chance to get creative, and wow everyone (yourself included) with your superior styling abilities and resourcefulness.

We asked our favorite small space experts for their best interior design tips for apartments and crowded spaces. We found their tips for small space living super insightful and easy to implement, and hope they help you craft a beautiful small space of your own.

 

A medical student by day, plant & home decor mastermind by night, Rachel Kathleen turns every apartment she settles into into a gorgeous, neutral- boho haven. She uses natural textiles, wood tones, and plants to design inspiring spaces. Her warm approach and genuine enthusiasm are part of what makes her so much fun to follow. She shared one of her best secrets for styling a small space:

“Always take advantage of the vertical space! You can use thumbtacks or command strips to hang decor if you can’t use screws”.

Check out Rachel’s IG here.

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@rachlvalente
Rachel Valente has one of the prettiest small spaces we’ve seen. Her carefully curated home is filled with plants, gorgeous DIY’s, and she’s constantly reminding us that you don’t need a ton of space and or a huge budget to craft a beautiful home. Here was what she had to tell us:

“Choose furniture pieces that are raised above the floor and/or have tapered, thinner legs. Big furniture that sits really low to the ground or as one solid piece can take up more room and feel clunkier, so consider furniture pieces in the mid century or modern styles to keep things feeling fresh, airy, and more spacious”

Rachel’s IG is packed with great tips, hacks and inspiration, head over to her account to learn more:)

 

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Monica Leed @simplyspaced

Monica Leed is an organizational guru and the CEO and owner of @simplyspaced, is an organizing service and lifestyle company focused on transforming cluttered minds and spaces. Here's Monica's favorite small space organization hack: 

“Save space and mental energy by organizing boxes and bins of old photos and albums into an archival photo box.  Lose the old mismatched, non-acid free albums, sort and organize by time, place, person or event. BONUS: Get your photos digitized and backed up after sorting. Your future self and space with thank you!”

Click HERE to learn more about the photo box:)

What’s your favorite small space hack? Let us know in the comments below.

 

A Silver Pothos is one of our favorite plants of all time. It's beautiful without being overbearing, will add a hint of nature to any Scandinavian styled home, and most importantly - is a perfect plant for beginners (it’s actually the first plant we were able to keep alive for more than five seconds…). It will let you know when it’s thirsty (the leaves will get a little droopy when you don’t water it), but won’t die if you occasionally forget to water it right away.

If you’re to the plant parenting game, this one’s a great one for you. We’ve gathered our best Silver Pothos plant care tips to help you get started. 

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Silver Pothos Care & Styling Tips

Light

Bright indirect light is the way to go with this plant. The brighter the light the more variegated the leaves will become. Just keep it out of direct sunlight to avoid leaf scorching.

 

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Watering

Water once the top 1-3 inches of the soil are dry (use your finger to check).

Troubleshooting

If the leaves are yellow, you’re overwatering your plant. Don’t love it too hard!

Tips & tricks

If you have dead leaves, snip just above a node (little bump on the stem) so new growth will

take place.

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 The stormanthe triostar is one of the most captivating plants out there. With its colorful leaves and striking shapes, this beautiful, albeit spoiled plant will bring any corner to life. The pretty pink leaves make the stormanthe triostar worth the hassle, and with a few winning plant care tips,  you'll be able to take care of this majestic plant easily and watch it thrive. 

 

 

Watering your stromanthe triostar

The stormanth triostar is sensitive to harsh water. When using harsh water, you might also see your stromanthe triostar leaves start curling. To avoid these issues, try changing the water you use. Rain water is best, but you can try letting tap water sit overnight, or boil it and let it cool. 

How much light does your triostar need?

This prayer plant thrives in a well-lit spot, but keep your triostar stromanthe out of direct sunlight as that will scorch the leaves.

How much humidity does your triostar need?

Your triostar is happiest in high humidity. A naturally lit bathroom or a humidifier will set it up for success.

Why are the leaves on my Stromanthe turning yellow?

Yellowing leaves is one of the most common stromanthe triostar problems. If your stromanthe triostar has yellow leaves can signal a few different things. One of the most common reasons for this is overwatering.The stromanthe triostar soil should be kept damp, not oversaturated, and make sure you have a drainage hole so that any excess water is kept separate from the roots. All our planters have a drainage hole, you can find them HERE.

 

Why are the leaves on my Stromanthe turning brown on the edges?

Brown, crisp edges might be signaling that the water you’re using is too harsh. 

Is a Stromanthe Triostar a Calathea?

The stromanthe triostar and the calathea are related, but they’re a separate genus. Both belong to the prayer plant family, native to the rainforests of central and south america.

How fast does Triostar Stromanthe grow?

In ideal conditions, the triostar is a moderately fast-growing plant. It takes about 2-5 years for the triostar stromanthe to reach full maturity.

 

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Monkey Monsteras have a special charm about them, with their uniquely shaped leaves and quirky, lovable nature. If you've already been acquainted with plants and want to level up your houseplant decor, this trailing, tropical plant will give your home a beautiful jungle-esque feel. 

To help you create your indoor jungle, we gathered our favorite plant care tips for the Monkey Monsteras. We hope you find them helpful, and say hi to your Monkey from us!

 

Monstera Monkey Care & Styling Tips

Light

The Monstera Monkey thrives in bright indirect light. While some direct sunlight is ok, too much of it will scorch the leaves.

Watering

Water once the top inch of the soil is dry. The soil should be damp but not soggy. This plant thrives in high humidity, so mist its leaves frequently or use a humidifier.

Troubleshooting

This plant is mildly toxic, keep away from pets and small humans, or hang it high and out of reach.

tips & tricks

Since it likes humidity, your new plant will find a happy home in your bathroom or kitchen, absorbing the steam from the shower and cooking.

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If you’re looking for the perfect indoor plant for beginners- succulents are a good bet. Even if you’ve killed a few plants in the past and aren’t sure if you have the time or energy to care for another living being, don’t worry! We think you can handle the succulent. It comes from a desert-y climate, meaning it will thrive on water neglect. Succulents also come in a rainbow of shapes and sizes, and will add a jungle-esque, vibrant vibe to any room around your home.

We’ve gathered our favorite succulent plant care tips to help your succulent thrive:) 

 

Succulent Care & Styling Tips

Light

Succulents love light, even direct sunlight. Think windowsill, or a bright corner in a well lit room.

Watering

Watering does not equal love! Let the soil dry completely between watering, and if you’re not sure - wait more. If it looks sad it’s probably due to overwatering - so resist that urge!

Troubleshooting

Over-watering is the enemy of this plant, so make sure your pot has an irrigation hole (like our planters) to avoid letting the roots get waterlogged.

Tips & tricks

Lose a leaf? Propagate it! You can lay a fallen leaf on damp soil, making sure to keep it damp. After a while baby roots will form and pretty soon you'll be able to plant a brand new succulent.

 

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