Posts Tagged "houseplant"

Sealed Terrariums

Posted on February 28th, 2022

People have definitely heard the word “Terrarium” before but might not understand what exactly goes into making one. Terrariums are self-sustaining ecosystems that generate their own climate, water cycle, and environment within a self-contained container. We are here to help you construct the perfect terrarium for your home! Terrariums are miniature Gardens enclosed in glass […]

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VanWisdom: Houseplant Lighting Requirements

Posted on February 28th, 2022

As we know, plants have a few key necessities they require for survival, like water, soil, food, humidity, temperature, and sunlight. But much like people, the amounts of each of these vary greatly between plants. Because we know that plants require sunlight to perform photosynthesis, it can be difficult to understand that sometimes plants can […]

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Different Species of Peperomia

Posted on February 14th, 2022

Choosing the right houseplant can be difficult depending on where you live. Some homes have little window space, others run too cool or dry, and others might be too hot. In these instances, you may feel limited in your houseplant selection when you would prefer something like a Croton, but have to settle for a […]

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VanWisdom: Pet Safe Houseplants & the ASPCA

Posted on February 14th, 2022

When it comes to finding the perfect houseplant for your space, it is important to take every factor into consideration. Plants are living things that need sunlight, water, and food, and while it is important to make sure your plants are being cared for and remain healthy, it is equally important to keep the other […]

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Valentine’s Day Houseplants

Posted on February 7th, 2022

Let’s all be honest, when Valentine’s Day rolls around, what is the number 1 gift we tend to give? If you were thinking of flowers you are right! Cut flower arrangements can be absolutely beautiful and grandiose, however, while they are pretty, they tend to only last for 7-12 days. Many people don’t realize, but […]

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Benefits of Houseplants

Posted on January 20th, 2022

As plant lovers and gardeners, we are no strangers to putting a ton of TLC into our plants, whether it’s through pruning, watering, or fertilizing. But for as much as we give our plants, the same could be said in return! When it comes to houseplants, there are some surprising benefits that we might overlook. […]

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Gift Cards for Every Occasion

Posted on December 20th, 2021

Give the Gift of Gift Cards With Christmas quickly approaching, last-minute gift-giving is increasing every day. For the gardeners in our lives, giving the gift of a Van Wilgen’s Gift Card can open the door to endless possibilities. From houseplants to annuals, shrubs to spades, decorative soap to garden statues, Van Wilgen’s has so many […]

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Low-Light Houseplants

Posted on September 6th, 2020

Do you have that one room in your home where all of your houseplants wind up because all the others are too dark? Or have you been avoiding houseplants altogether due to poor natural light? For those dark rooms and homes, we’ve rounded up a list of our favorite low-light houseplants that’ll thrive even if […]

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Easy Care Houseplants

Posted on July 14th, 2020

When it comes to houseplants, do you feel like you don’t have a green thumb? NO problem we say! Easy Care plants are for everyone. At Van Wilgen’s we want you to be a successful gardener. Our glasshouse hosts many indoor plants that are sturdy, durable, and low maintenance. What have you got to lose? […]

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