Nature Will Nurture

And here we are! Big announcement time!
Baby Hoover is due in February 2023!
Sorry plant babies, there’s a needier baby on the way, lol!

This adorable plant is named (pictures 1-3)

Its leaves are soft and velvety, and you can’t beat the beautiful venation. It’s also native to Brazil.

And if you swipe to pictures 4 & 5, you’ll see .

And guess what! Ruellia humilis is native to the eastern US. (It also has soft and velvety leaves 😉)

It’s fascinating to be able to watch two plants grow and bloom, be native to completely different climates, but related so closely.

The Ruellias are called the Wild Petunias, and you can see why, especially with humilis, it looks like a petunia, doesn’t it!

Personally I’m not a fan of big Hort in outdoor landscaping, so I don’t care much for petunias, but I get a kick out of having a native plant look so close in appearance.

The family!
A super popular group of plants in the houseplant community the last few years. And for a good reason! They’re incredibly reliable plants indoors, from Aglaonemas to Pothos to Monsteras and more!

I grew curious about the botany and the ecological relationship to insects and made a YouTube video about it!
I cover the basics of the aroid flower (see the 4th picture) and what insects are attracted to these bizarre structures!
I also was interested in learning about medicinal and native (to the eastern United States) aroids, and include those, as well!
If you’re also curious, the direct link is under my story highlights as Plant Education, or a link to my channel is in my bio!

Pictured: (if you know the cultivar, let me know!); and ; and the flower of a

# philodendronfriday

Bedroom plants. What sorts of plants do you have in your bedroom?

We have a loft area at the top of the stairs that feels like an extension of our bedroom, even though a door separates the two. But I included those plants here, too.

Looking for more inspo on bedroom plants? Check out Part 5 of .fix on my YouTube channel. You can find the direct link on my story highlights under House Tours, or the link to my channel in my bio.