Getting houseplant seeds to germinate is just the first step in growing your dream indoor oasis! Sometimes houseplant seedlings can stagnate in growth for seemingly no reason- this post covers what the most common causes and solutions for stagnated seedling growth so you can keep your plant babies growing!
This post covers some houseplants you can grow in your home and indoor garden that do produce lovely flowers that add to the beauty of the overall plant!
Growing houseplants from seed is tricky! Making sure you have the proper materials to create the ideal setup for the seeds is the crucial first step, so here is a breakdown of what to look for in your seed starting planter!
Ficus Altissima are an intermediate-level houseplant seed to germinate. Here is the step-by-step breakdown for planting Lofty Fig seeds, getting them to sprout, and then taking caring of the seedlings so they can grow to plant adulthood!
If you have pets, especially pets like our little cat Maia, who love to chomp down on houseplants, then you of course want to make sure the plants you have around (or within their reach) are non-toxic to them! Here is a list of 10 non-toxic ornamental indoor plant varieties you can grow from seed.
Knowing when to re-pot seedlings is important- if you move them too early, they may not be able to adjust to the change, and if you re-pot them too late, they may stagnate in growth or dry out. Here are some tips for what to look for if you're thinking of re-potting your seedlings!
What kind of lighting should you start your houseplant seeds in? Then what kind of lighting do the seedlings need once they sprout? This post serves as a guide for different windowsills and lighting options you might have indoors and what's the best match for houseplant seedlings!
The second video in our How to Grow Houseplants from seed series is up! This video covers 3 more germination methods, how to set them up, and when to use them.
Seeds with tough outer coats can take a while to germinate, and could use some extra help in the form of scarification, which is the process of distressing the outer coat so water and air can get through into the seed! Read on to learn how to scarify seeds.
I used a cheap germination kit for these and they all germinated beautifully! There are a couple runts but all are growing and have been potted now. They were babies in the photo, but have gained more of the beautiful dark coloring since then. Great seeds!!
I germinated my seeds in sphagnum moss, and every single one has germinated! Some slower and smaller than others, but they’ve grown so much since this photo was taken and have been potted. Fantastic quality of seeds, delivered quickly! Love!
