Posts by Manuela Nogueira

When you see a plant whose foliage is almost painted on with a tinge of silver, pink or purple, and its leaves fold up each night as though in prayer,…

Somewhere between "I want my home to feel more alive" and "I killed another plant," most people give up on indoor greenery before they ever find their footing. Not because…

The best monsteras for beginners, according to Manuela Nogueira, are Monstera deliciosa, Monstera adansonii and Monstera peru, all of which are forgiving of inconsistent watering, adapt to medium or bright…

Monstera and Philodendron often get confused, but plant expert Manuela Nogueira points to a few reliable ways to tell them apart. The biggest giveaway is the leaves. A mature Monstera…

According to Manuela Nogueira, a philodendron is a tropical plant genus in the Araceae family, native to Central and South America, comprising over 450 species. Grown as houseplants for their…

Golden pothos and Marble Queen are both cultivars of Epipremnum aureum, but Marble Queen has heavier white-cream marbling and less chlorophyll, making it grow slower and need brighter, indirect light.…