Desk Plants Blog — indoor plants

Depending on what types of plants you parent and the length of your travels, you may be able to make some slight adjustments to keep your plants happy and thriving without having to bribe a friend to care for them. Here are the key tips to set your plants up for success and give yourself a worry-free vacation…

Few of us have the time to be a part-time botanist in training, which is why we’re starting a Plant Care FAQ series to help answer some of the most commonly asked plant care questions out there. 

While the majority of the plants we feature are easy to please for even the least experienced of green thumbs, there is one genus of plant that requires us all to step up our plant parent game: Calatheas. 

The Dieffenbachia is a lush tropical shrub with broad leaves marked by saturated shades of cream, yellow, and green. These houseplants grow well indoors and thrive best in warm locations with bright, indirect sunlight. Dieffenbachia adds an interesting texture and dramatic flair to any indoor space.