Pistils Blog

Aroid fever: you've either already got it, or soon will after discovering the diverse array of beautiful foliage (and flowers) in this precious plant family. Even if you haven’t heard...

One of our core values at Pistils is Community Consciousness. To us, that means an understanding that roles we play in our community, our environment and the world at large are...

A classic cornerstone for any houseplant collection is a well-watered fern, but what exactly is a fern? The more we learn about ferns and their allies, the more we grow...

Hopes are high for this particular New Year. As we find ourselves in the midst of a global pandemic in the heart of winter, this year we are skipping new...

Astrology is the belief that the stars and planets have helped to create our personalities, influence our daily lives and shape our stories. And who hasn't had the experience of...

In the full heat of summer some of our thirsty plants can get a little fussy. To make things more tricky, many of our houseplants love moisture but hate "getting...

Have you ever seen a windowsill with glass jars filled with houseplant cuttings growing new roots? Every seasoned plant parent reaches a point when they want to start sharing their...

With springtime springing on us, we have been getting lots of questions in about houseplant fertilizing. When, howand why to fertilize your houseplants are all worthy questions that can help...

You have a trailing tropical or some epic epiphytes and you've hit your stride as a plant owner. Your houseplants are thriving – perhaps they're even starting to take over. Now that...

Can plants enjoy music just as we do? And can listening to music help them develop? If so, maybe we're not so different as we seem. The possible correlation between exposure...

You’ve made it through the whole year and it’s time to celebrate. Although the trees are bare and the flowers have fallen asleep, the winter weather leaves us wanting growth...