Vanilla Orchid Care
by Gina DellaSalla
Vanilla orchids don't just smell like vanilla, they are vanilla! Vanilla beans aren't beans at all, but the seed pods of a vine, crawling up t...
Tropical Sundew Care
by Gina DellaSalla
Drosera is the genus of Sundews, containing almost 200 species, making it one of the largest genera of carnivorous plants. They all have simil...
Care for Hens and Chicks Sundew (Drosera prolifera)
by Gina DellaSalla
Drosera prolifera, or the Hens and Chicks Sundew, is a member of the "Three Sisters of Queensland," a trio of closely related sundew growing o...
Succulent Care
by Gina DellaSalla
"I've even killed a cactus! I have a black thumb!" Does this sound like you? While succulents and cacti aren't necessarily considered difficul...
Growing Sarracenia from Seed
by Gina DellaSalla
Growing Sarracenia, or American Pitcher Plants, from seed may seem like nothing but a dream in a distant land and time to some, but it could...
Ten Pet Safe Houseplants
by Gina DellaSalla
Whether your pets leave your plants alone, or you've just welcomed home a new puppy or kitten, many of us animal-lovers want to keep our home...
Lithops Care
by Gina DellaSalla
Lithops is a genus comprised of about 40 species of colorful, stone like plants in the Aizoaceae family. These unique plants are native to th...
Plants for PacMan Frogs
by Gina DellaSalla
Many of you may know me from various reptile expos around the Pittsburgh area where I sell the plants and cleanup crew that you need to build...
String of Turtles Care
by Gina DellaSalla
String of turtles, or Peperomia prostrata, is an easy to care for houseplant! Though it is often found in the succulent section due to its ab...
Plants for Leopard Geckos
by Gina DellaSalla
Building bioactive tanks can be overwhelming to say the least! If you are considering transforming your leopard gecko's tank into a bioactive vivarium, this is a good place to start- knowing which plants are going to do well in the same conditions as your pet.
Butterwort (Pinguicula) Care
by Gina DellaSalla
Pinguicula is another genus of carnivorous plants in the Lentibulariaceae family. There are only two other genera contained within this famil...
Bromeliad Care
by Gina DellaSalla
These plants may seem challenging, but they are actually very beginner friendly! Read more to find out how to care for these beautiful plants.
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