I recently had the privilege of visiting the most incredible rainbow glass greenhouse. It is located at Parque Quetzalcóatl right outside Mexico City, and quite possibly the most unique greenhouse I've ever seen. The entire structure is drenched in saturated color, and yes, the plants are very happy. View from the upper level of the greenhouse THE ARCHITECT'S DREAM Parque Quetzalcóatl is an expansive ecological park full of lush plants and otherworldly architecture. It was st

Parque e Palácio de Monserrate boasts Portugal's most peaceful and romantic garden. Located in Sintra, this palatial villa is surrounded by massive garden grounds full of lush foliage, romantic architecture, verdant pathways, and chapel ruins worthy of a fantasy novel (or an Uncharted game 😉). A PEACEFUL ESTATE The main reason I picked Parque e Palácio de Monserrate over the more popular Quinta da Regaleira is simply because the latter is overcrowded with tour groups, whil

Somewhere between the London Bridge and the Tower of London, resides a verdant "secret garden" inside the ruins of a gothic church. This...

Something extraordinary happens every year in a southern Spanish town. It's a festival that showcases the eccentric and vibrant private...

Most of us have purchased grocery store orchids (aka "moth orchids"/ Phalaenopsis orchids) or gifted them to a friend. They are sold at...

Many of you have asked about monstera albo (AKA variegated monstera) care tips so this post has truly been overdue! Before I begin, I want to give a little background on my personal monstera albo journey, which I chronicled in an Instagram reel . To summarize, I bought a 2-leaf cutting in September, 2018. I rooted and nurtured the plant and she quickly grew in a south-facing window. By summer of 2021, she was over 6 feet tall and started to produce flowers. I moved in to a ne

One of my favorite colorful plants is the Tradescantia! This genus comes in various colors, with pinks being the most spectacular IMO. I...

The rising popularity of houseplants means an influx of new plant parents! Welcome to Plant Parenting 101, where I'll be sharing some tips to help you add more green to your home. In this post I will cover the following: how to pick the right plant for your space, how to check and treat common pests, how to water your plants, and how to pot up/repot your plant. CHOOSING THE RIGHT PLANT FOR YOUR SPACE Before purchasing houseplants, consider your available lighting. Does your p

Do you sometimes feel like a plant hoarder? You may have started with 5 plants but now have 20, 50, even 100+? Is your collection getting...

One of the most asked questions I receive is: where can I find that plant? I usually purchase and trade from several different places,...

Current events can make life seem a bit stressful and precarious. As I type this, many cities (including Los Angeles) are practicing...

Your plant is getting taller and wants to climb... What do you do? You can either chop it and keep it small, or you can keep your...

Pink houseplants are all the rage and the philodendron pink princess (PPP) is one of the hottest variegated plants. The colors and variegation vary greatly depending on maturity and environmental conditions. Philodendron Pink Princess © Trinity Shi / CubeHouseJungle The most common question I get regarding philodendron pink princess is: "How do I get more pink?". There's no simple answer; however, I will cover a few tips that have worked for me. SOIL: Make sure your PPP is p