What is 'Artillery Fungus' and Why You Should Care

Did you know that fungi in your indoor plant’s soil can actually be a good thing and not something that needs to be immediately removed or concerned by? This is because fungus will only grow in rich and healthy soil environments so is therefore a sign that your soil is thriving and not ‘infected’ or needing replacement. Most common household plant fungus will not harm your plants, or you, and is happy to share its home in a symbiotic relationship with your plants. Unfortunately, however, there is one fungus that will cause issues to your home if it appears in your soil, this is ‘Artillery Fungus’.

Lauren Young14 March 2024Plants and Pests, Plant Care, Fungus

When to Leave it Alone

Plants, like us, often take time for changes in environment and conditions to take effect. When we notice something is not right with our plants, it may be an immediate fix that shows positive results quickly, or it could be something that takes longer for improvements to be seen.

Lauren Young2 March 2023Plant Care, Plant Information, Plants and Pests, Light for Plants

Verdant Dwellings Healthy Happy Plants- Philodendron

Philodendron are a huge and varied range of vining plant’s from the family Araceae and is the second largest variety of that family. There are hundreds of Philodendron varieties and they come in multiple colours, leaf shapes, sizes both vine thickness and leaf size, textures and variegations.

Lauren Young21 September 2021Healthy Plants, Philodendron, Plant Care

Indoor Plant Pests and Solutions

Pests! They are a part of life, and unfortunately a part of owning Indoor Plants. There is much speculation that to have pests means you as a plant owner are doing something wrong and you need to change the way you look after your plants to be pest free. Unfortunately, this is a myth and if you have Indoor Plants, then at some point you will have pests.

Lauren Young22 February 2021Plants and Pests, Plant Care

Verdant Dwellings Healthy Happy Plants- Epipremnum Aureum

The Epipremnum Aureum is a colourful family of vining plants, the most well known usually being the Devils Ivy. But there is a lot to know about this family of plants, how they have similarities and differences in how they behave and grow. A great starter plant if you get the conditions right, we will look at the different colour variations and how to spot them, which plants are in this family and which plants are not and how to get the most out of your Epipremnum Aureum.

Lauren Young26 June 2020Healthy Plants, Plant Care, Epipremnum Aureum

Peat Moss- A How To Guide

There are many different forms of soil that are commonly used for potting indoor plants. Verdant Dwellings only uses sphagnum Peat Moss, from propagation through to 3ft Fiddle Leaf Figs and beyond! Peat Moss is a little unique compared to other forms of potting media but once understood, is simple to use not to mention extremely beneficial for your plants and water consumption. So here is a ‘how to’ guide on how to use Peat Moss with your indoor plants, and become a pro!

Lauren Young16 June 2020Peat Moss, Potting Medium, Plant Care

Verdant Dwellings Healthy Happy Plants- Succulent Senecio

Some plants are harder to get right than others, and the Succulent Senecio seem to be that plant for many people. Often mistaken as a hard plant or a ‘temporary’ plant that won’t grow in a home setting, they do have specific needs, but once those needs are met, they are extremely easy!

Lauren Young19 May 2020Healthy Plants, Plant Care, Senecio

Plugs - What are they, why they aren't bad and how to grow with them

Many Plants brought in Australia are grown from what’s called a ‘plug’. Made from different materials, plugs are used due to their optimised ability to provide correct growing conditions for the tiny plant or seed and encourage healthy root growth. Once the root system is established, the plant can be potted into soil, very often Peat Moss, with the plug as it is made of a degradable material that will not hinder the future growth of the plant.

Lauren Young17 February 2020Plant Plugs, Plugs, Plant Care, Plant Information

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