Pistils Blog
Plant Care = Self Care: Discover the Health Benefits of Houseplants
You don’t have to tell us that houseplants are beautiful, and that tending to them can quickly become a hobby and, for some of us, an obsession. No matter who...
Variegated Indoor Plants: The Science Behind the Latest Houseplant Trend
“Do you have Variegated Monstera deliciosa?” Of the countless plants requested in our shop, perhaps none is more highly sought after than this one. (The answer, by the way, is...
Photo Journal: Kula Botanical Garden, Maui, Hawaii
We love seeing the plants we commonly think of as houseplants growing in an environment that allows them to grow to their full potential, whether that’s their native habitat or...
How to Plant Trees, Shrubs, Perennials and Bulbs this Fall
The winds are picking up. The clouds are rolling in. The morning are cool and rain is falling from the sky. Yes: the seasons have changed, summer has said its...
Photo Diary: Greenhouse Visit to Brooklyn Botanic Garden Conservatory
There’s nothing like a greenhouse visit for burst of tropical inspiration. On a recent visit to New York, we were able to sneak away for a few hours and get...
Bromeliad Mount Care: How to Water and Care for Mounted Bromeliads
Bromeliads are incredibly versatile houseplants, easy to care for, beautiful to look at and adaptable to a wide variety of indoor spaces. Many bromeliads grow epiphytically in nature, meaning that...
All About Bromeliads: Our New Favorite Bromeliad Genera and How To Care For Them
There’s just something about bromeliads. From their unique shapes and sizes, bright colorful patterns and large, dramatic flowers, these easy-to-care-for houseplants simply scream “indoor jungle.” The Bromeliad family is native...
Poisonous Houseplants: 10 Indoor Plants for Pet Owners and Parents to Avoid
It’s a sad but inevitable discovery in the journey of plant parenthood: some of your indoor plants just aren’t safe if you have pets or small children. While beautiful to...
Finding Inspiration in the Plant Shops of Australia
We’re constantly on the lookout for new sources of green inspiration, and thanks to the growing plant communities on social media, we’ve been able to discover explore corners of the...
Pistils Rx: Common Houseplant Care Misconceptions
Ever killed a houseplant? Don’t worry – we all have. As one of our favorite growers says, “You have to kill a plant to know how to keep it alive.”...
Terrarium Care: How To Care For A Terrarium with Succulents, Cacti and Tropical Plants
Terrariums, whether created with succulents, cacti or tropical plants, are like tiny universes. There is something fascinating and beautiful about a self-contained plant landscape within a glass vessel, and when...
Mounted Tropical Plant Care: How to Grow Epiphytic Tropical Plants
In the home, the most familiar way of keeping a plant is potted in a planter. But the possibilities for indoor plant arrangements are quite broad, especially when you introduce...