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Dear plant lover, As this semester and therefore the blog is coming to an end, I would like to give you a small glimpse into the future of my apartment. Currently, I live in a small apartment in a suburban area with about sixty to seventy plants. I try to grow a little jungle inContinue reading “#15 A Look in the Future”

Dear plant lover, Every one of us has nursed a plant to death and then probably thrown it away. No one has to be ashamed of that. In this blog entry, I would like to give you a few tips on how you can save plants believed dead and bring them back to life. IfContinue reading “#14 How to Save a Dying Plant”

Dear plant lover, Houseplants not only clean the air; they also reduce noise and stress levels. Studies have proven that indoor plants improve productivity and concentration (by up to 15percent!) and boost your mood – what makes them perfect for not just your home but your workspace, too. At work, especially plants with broad leavesContinue reading “#13 How Do Indoor Plants Affect People’s Mood?”

Dear plant lover, As I already mentioned in my blogpost number #9 and #10, indoor plants make us feel good. Several studies have shown that indoor plants boost our mood, concentration, creativity, and productivity. They clean indoor air by absorbing toxins while they producing oxygen and increasing the humidity (which is especially good for keepingContinue reading “#12 Why You Need Plants in Your Life”

Dear nature and plant lover, I know this blog is more about houseplants than about other natural topics. However, this blog entry is about the “International Day of Forests”. We should all be more aware of our nature and all the little wonders inside. The International Day of Forests is celebrated on 21st March everyContinue reading “#11 International Day of Forests”

My all-time favorite plants are the Monstera deliciosa and Monstera deliciosa variegata. The Monstera is also called the “swiss cheese plant”. Why? I think it is quite obvious. Monsteras are famous for their natural leaf holes what is also called “leaf fenestration”. Why do they have these holes, is the question? In the wilds ofContinue reading “#10 Why are there Holes in the Leaves?”

Back in 2016, my mother gave me a little Ficus as a gift and said: You really should start creating a green space. I was not very happy about it, because all my past plants died a very cruel death. After talking to my mother, for some reason, there was a turnaround. Today, I wantContinue reading “#9 How and Why I became a Plant Lady”

Hey guys, Almost a year ago, I stumbled across the YouTube channel “Plant One On Me” while I was looking for some propagation tips and I was thrilled. Summer Rayne Oakes was born in June 1984 in the countryside. She is an American fashion model, environmental activist, author and the adoptive mother of the henContinue reading “#8 Summer Rayne Oakes”

Increasing the humidity in the winter time is key for your houseplants. Especially during the cold, dry month. In the following blog post I will give you some tips to keep your houseplants healthy during the winter and throughout the year. Generally, houseplants prefer 40-60% humidity because many of them are originally from humid jungleContinue reading “#7 Ways to Increase Humidity”

In this article, I will make aware of the pest problem, how you can identify it and which possibilities you have to fight against them. Like all plants, houseplants will occasionally come under attack from pests. Those insects can be just as annoying as their outdoor counterparts. Houseplant pests can multiply extremely quickly. Because ofContinue reading “#6 Houseplant Pests”