Get Growing: Houseplants

The Magic of Bromeliads

Bromeliads add much-needed tropical color any time of the year. 

The Light Must be Right

Indoor plants need light, but each species has its own requirement. Discover how to find the right light for your houseplant. 

The "It" Plants: Geo vs Fiddleleaf Fig

The new “It” plant discusses fame with the old “It” plant.

The Complexities of the Fiddleleaf Fig

Fiddleleaf figs are so popular, but owners find thet they need some special care. By Karen Weir-Jimerson

The Cacti of the Holidays

Meet the cacti of the winter holidays. Oh, and they come bearing gifts.

The 5 Rs of Spring Houseplant Care

Are your houseplants as tired of winter as the rest of us are? If so, here are five easy tips about how you can give your plants a fresh ...

Take Your Snake Plant Outside

Snake plant (aka sansevieria) is showing up a lot these days in outdoor containers. That’s because summer’s hot weather is ideal for this...

Summer Vacation Plant Care

Pack up your bags and head out on your summer vacation without worrying about your plants with these smart care and watering tips. By Kar...

Stunning Syngoniums

Easy-care Sygonium are pothos and philodendron relatives that offer a wide range of colors and are an outstanding choice for first-time p...

Streamline Your Houseplant Care Regime

See how low-maintenance your plants can really be with these 6 care tips that take just minutes a day.

Start an Ivy Collection

Are you a plant collector? Do you become obsessed with one type of plant? It's okay. It's normal. 

Staging Indoor Plants With Plant Stands

Discover how to raise your plants to new decorative heights by using plant stands. 

Spring Never Ends with Indoor Ferns

Celebrate spring all year long by adding lush and lovely ferns to your home. These woodland wonders deliver a fresh, cheerful look. By Do...

Splits and Holes: Plants with Fenestration

If you love the trendy look of holey leaves, check out these beauties.

Snake Plants for Every Decor

This popular, easy-care plant comes in many heights and colors. See the wonderful range of options for your home.

Popular Philodendron Types

Discover some of the most popular philodendron types we grow here at Costa Farms.

Plants that Shine Indoors and Outdoors

Many plants we consider “outdoor” plants, will do great inside our home. And some house-dwellers will live outside happily, too. By Doug ...

Plants for Busy People

Are you too busy to raise plants? The right easy-care houseplants will change your mind.

Pink Houseplants Are Perfect Home Décor

Go beyond green: Plant some pink houseplants!

Pick the Perfect Pilea

Enjoy these textural beauties! Use pileas in terrariums, dish gardens, or in pots by themselves.

Pick a Pattern: Calathea

Do you like patterns? Calathea produces leaves that look like a Rorschach test.

Personalize Your Containers!

Give your plants more personality with this easy DIY project of personalized planters.

Grow a Jolly Jungle: Our Planty Holiday Gift Guide

Unless you’re a plant lover, giving a friend or loved one a houseplant for the holidays might seem a little strange at first. But des...

Perfect Plants for Shelves

Plants can happily grow on a shelf, but you need to give them a little extra attention. Here are a few tips to insure their