Aphids are a sap sucking pest with a 2-3 week long life cycle. Due to the short life cycle, the populations can increase rapidly. Aphids can attack a variety of different plants. They like tender, new growth where they cause distortion and wilting.

Houseplants can be beautiful additions to any home, but they come with a hidden drawback: they attract insects and pests. If you have houseplants, you are probably aware that they can harbor spider mites. But do you know how to keep your houseplants from getting spider mites? Keep reading to find out more about this common houseplant pest.

American Plant Exchange has partnered with Repotted Collective to bring you 2 easy Holiday DIY planter projects. Our new plant loving friend Kerry has put together 2 adorable ways to display your favorite holiday season plants, the Norfolk Pine and the Colorado Spruce. See the DIY Santa Planter below.

American Plant Exchange has partnered with Repotted Collective to bring you 2 easy Holiday DIY planter projects. Our new plant loving friend Kerry has put together 2 adorable ways to display your favorite holiday season plants, the Norfolk Pine and the Colorado Spruce. See the DIY Reindeer Planter below.

Most plants will require less watering during the winter months. Make sure to double-check the level of moisture in the soil before deciding to add more water. Also, keep in mind that different plants have different water needs. For example, drought-tolerant plants such as succulents and cacti might not need watering at all during the winter months. Overwatering your dormant plants can lead to root rot.

What you need:

Wooden basket, Paint (color of your choice), Paint brush, Hot glue gun, Decorative rope, Small foam pumpkins, Plastic planter saucer, Plant/s of your choice

What you will need:

Wooden basket, Plant of your choice (we chose an assorted foliage pot), Plastic planter saucer, Wired craft ribbon of your choice, Small foam pumpkins, Wooden skewers, Small pack of hay, Glue Gun

Being a beginner plant owner can be pretty daunting; keeping track of watering schedules, worrying about how much light they need, feeding, humidity--- it’s a lot. However, there are some houseplants that are much easier to care for than others, which makes them perfect for beginners!

Windmill Palms are an extremely hardy variety of palm trees, loved for their tropical green fronds and ease of care. Windmills are a great option for people who live in more northern states who would still like to grow palm trees in their yards.

Propagation stations are all the rage, because let’s face it, who doesn’t want to make more plants for free? However, some of those premade ones you see online can be kind of pricey.