Indoor Plants – Mindful Foliage

Three patches of Scotch Moss recently moved into a small planter

A Little Landscaped Desk

February 19, 2021April 2, 2021 by Scott Dee, posted in Blogroll, Nature Appreciation

Scotch Moss isn't actually moss - it's an evergreen perennial shrub that grows low to the ground. It's also perfect for a desktop pet plant!

Two chrysanthemums growing in soft window light, full of blooms

Air Purifying Plants

January 22, 2021June 1, 2021 by Scott Dee, posted in Botany, Nature Appreciation

Plants are natural air purifiers. We put out a heck of a lot of carbon, and all plants will help reduce that to some degree. The only issue is that carbon isn't the only thing we're putting into the atmosphere. Our atmosphere indoors, where we're spending so much time, is incredibly important. We put out a few other notable bad chemicals in the course of daily living - ammonia, benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, and xylene. Check here for some plants that can clean your air!

A tillandsia on its side with a pup growing

Tillandsia (Air Plants)

January 18, 2021May 12, 2021 by Scott Dee, posted in Growing Guides

This is a detailed guide on how to care for Tillandsia (air plants). These are strange, bundled-up plants that drink water from everywhere but their roots. They make for great plant pets!