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One of Ms. Adler’s clients, Emma Wisniewski, a 34-year-old policy researcher and graduate student who lives in Astoria, Queens, said she had “a couple dozen” plants, including a 6½-foot monstera. (“That’s probably my baby,” Ms. Wisniewski said.) Read more
9 Colorful Houseplants That Are Perfect for Beginners, According to Plant Pros
9 Colorful Houseplants That Are Perfect for Beginners, According to Plant Pros
"A raven ZZ plant has the laidback care requirements of the common green Zanzibar gem, but a fascinating dark purple shade. It's houseplant expert Samantha Adler's number one recommendation for plant newbies looking for a pop of color." Read More
The Best Window Direction For Houseplants, According To Experts
“You could also adapt a south or west-facing window to work by setting the plant back from the window and adding a sheer curtain,” Adler says.
7 Houseplants You Shouldn't Grow And Why, According to Experts
Despite their popularity, fiddle leaf figs can be very problematic. “They are often recommended as an easy starter houseplant for beginners when, in fact, I think they're one of the hardest plants to keep alive,” says Samantha Adler, owner of Houseplant Concierge.
How To Grow A Money Tree So It Thrives, According To A Plant Expert
If a part of your money tree looks unhealthy, then you can use shears to trim it down to the stem or branch. "Some leaves on my money tree turn yellow from the heat during the winter, and I just remove the whole leaf and stem from the branch," says Adler.
9 Habits Every Good Plant Parent Should Have
Every few months, houseplant expert Samantha Adler makes it a point to monitor her plant’s root system. “It should be fairly easy for you to fit your full finger into the soil, and if it’s not, it probably means the roots have grown so much that they’ve basically eliminated all the soil in the pot,” Adler says. Read More
These 5 Household Items Make Perfect Planters
'I wind up with so many extra mugs that fill up my cabinet. So, I take small succulents and fill my largest mugs with succulent soil and place them throughout my living room,' says Samantha Adler from the Houseplant Concierge. Read More
Why You Should Ditch Poinsettias and Gift This Underrated Gift
"Amaryllis can also be gifted in a pot or just as a waxed bulb, which is a unique gift aesthetically," says Samantha Adler, certified horticulturalist and owner of Houseplant Concierge. Read More
7 Things I'm Doing to be a Better Plant Parent in 2025
'Right plant, right place is an essential part of having healthy houseplants. Each plant has unique needs; light, water, temperature, humidity,' explains houseplant expert Sam Adler. 'You need to understand the environment that your houseplant thrives in in nature to best place them in your home,' she adds. Read More
Why You Should Never Use Ice Cubes to Water Your Houseplants
“Ice cubes only water one area of the plant and soil, leading to inconsistent moisture in the substrate,” says Adler.
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