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The Zen Succulent at Home: Our Favorite Customer Photos This Month
A few of our #TZSAtHome August favorites…
This is the Best Plant For Your Apartment
Looking for greenery to spruce up your apartment? Look no further, plant enthusiast, author, and owner of The ZEN Succulent plant shop, Megan G. Cain shares her 5 favorite plants that will add new life to your space.
The Best House Plants for your Home Office
Working from home in 2020? It doesn’t have to be drab! Use the following plants to bring some character and fresh air into your home office space.
Healthy Edible Plants That You Can Grow Indoors
But don't get discouraged: whether you live in a house, apartment, condo…or even a van (hey, it’s 2020!) with a little love and care these edible plants will thrive!
How Often Should I Water My Plant?
Last week we talked about the most common mistakes people make with plants, and this week we’re going to dive deeper into one of them: watering woes!
For today’s #PlantTipTuesday, we’re answering the important question: How Often Should I Water My Plant?
The Most Common Mistakes People Make With Plants
Mistakes happen! We’re here to share some common mistakes, like overwatering and root rot, that people make with their plants. Bookmark this list so you don’t fall victim to these common plant parent mistakes!
The “Dog Days” of Summer
We’ve rounded up some tips and tricks for having your four-legged friends around your plant friends during the dog days of summer.
Green Thumb Gifts for Dad this Father's Day
Father’s Day is this Sunday, June 21st, so if you’re able...call, text, or see the father figure in your life in person! We guarantee your presence is the best thing you could give for his special day.
But as a bonus, we’ve picked out a few things that can be the cherry on top of time spent with you!
#PlantTipTuesday: How to Care for Vining Plants
Climbing vines grown indoors will need to be clipped back occasionally. They will grow absolutely wildly if not restrained! With that said, here’s this week’s #PlantTipTuesday: The Zen Succulent’s Top Tips for Vining Plants.
Does Music Affect Plant Growth?
We’ve all been in our homes a lot more than usual this spring, and that got us wondering...do the sounds around our plants influence them? We did some investigating to figure out if music affects plant growth.
Getting Your Plants Ready for Spring
Learn how to get your plants ready for the new season.
5 Common Plant Parent Mistakes
In this installment of The Potting Shed, we’ll discuss common plant parent mistakes and how to avoid them.
Plant Parent Basics: Aeration
As part of our feature series, Plant Parent Basics, in this article you will learn about the essential plant parent task of aerating your plant’s soil to ensure proper watering.
Caring for Tropical Houseplants
Is this your first rodeo with a philodendron or calathea? Never fear, The ZEN Succulent is here to help be the best plant parent you can be.
Plant Parent Basics: Propagation
Propagation. That thing you keep hearing about that you "swear you're gonna try one day". Well, plant parents, the time has come to learn.
The good news is it's easy and it's free. That's right, we said EASY. We promise. In this post, we'll outline the basic approaches to plant propagation that folks with any level of plant experience can successfully do with a smidge of patience.
Caring for a Venus Fly Trap
Venus flytraps (Dionaea muscipula) are easily one of the coolest carnivorous plants, with their jaw-like leaves that snap shut around their prey! They have gorgeous coloration as well, typically vivid green leaves in stark contrast with deep crimson.
Caring for Monstera deliciosa
There is much to love about this gorgeous plant, from its unique heart-shaped leaves to its impressive ability to bring the jungle into your living room. Fortunately for us plant lovers, Monstera deliciosa is an incredibly easy houseplant to care for.
Caring for a Fiddle Leaf Fig
The fiddle leaf fig (Ficus lyrata) is an increasingly popular house plant, but many people are intimidated by the particular nature of the tree. Never fear! We’re here to help keep your fiddle leaf fig green and thriving.
Caring for Staghorn Ferns
Staghorn ferns can be mounted to make a gorgeous statement in your home. As epiphytes, they obtain nutrients and moisture directly from the air rather than the ground.
Caring for Air Plants
One reason we love air plants so much is that they're so easy to care for - even if you have branded yourself with a black thumb! Keep reading to learn more.