Houseplants

Chances are you’ve come across a Tradescantia at some point in your life whether you knew it or not! Sometimes called Inchplants or Spiderwort, Tradescantia belong to a huge genus of prolific flowering plants found both indoors and outdoors! At Moonfire we always stock both tropical Tradescantia and perennial Spiderwort, as they’re favorites among both […]

Parthenocissus striata, commonly known as Sugarvines, are as sweet as their name. Belonging to the same family as Virginia Creepers, their leaves have that characteristic star shape, consisting of 5 scalloped leaflets that come together to form clusters of lush, green snowflakes. The vines can be easily trained up a pole or left to cascade

Did you grow up wanting a turtle but never got one? The perfectly fitting name, Shelly just going to waste because your parents said no. They probably had good reason. It’s your time now though and likely, still no turtle. How about a plant that is easier to care for than Shelly and still brings

The string of pearls has been the houseplant inspiring those fun Halloween costumes made by plant addicts. The costumes are as cute as they are easy to make which is also true for the procurement and care of a string of pearls. You can almost certainly find a string of pearls here at the nursery

Found in the grasslands of Southern Africa are strings of vining plants studded in glossy, banana shaped leaves that cover the rocky terrain in matted, green tendrils. These are Curio radicans, or String of Bananas! Though the String of Bananas is a succulent, it also belongs to the same family as Asters! This may seem bizarre

Botanically known as Senecio peregrinus, the string of dolphins never dissapoints. If you want to add a little whimsy to your plant collection then this is the one for you. Interestingly enough, they are trailing succulents that can grow up to 3 feet long! They look great draping down the side of a shelf or

A staple in neglectful plant owners’ households, succulents are those chunky little water-filled plants that come in a myriad of exciting shapes and colors! Perfect for indoor rock gardens, open terrariums and shallow dishes, succulents like Jade, String of Pearls, and Bear Paws need bright light, warmth, and infrequent watering to really look their Sunday

A lot of Pacific Northwest gardeners have as negative of an association with Ivy as they do blackberry. Which we can certainly sympathize with as nearly everyone on our staff has at one time or another helped with a vine removal project. The good news is that there are a few different ivy houseplants that

Black pagodas enjoy a nice warm location in your house with as much direct sun as they can get. A South facing window in a room that stays cozy in the winter is perfect for these guys. They are spillers, not really climbers at all. Their overall length can be a choice just like your

Here’s a little plant trivia for you scholars out there–what’s the fastest growing plant on the planet? You probably guessed it–bamboo! If you thought that question was easy, it’s even easier to grow bamboo. In its natural habitat, bamboo can grow up to 3 feet per day! While hardy outdoor bamboos are expensive and hard

Looking out the frost-framed windows of the nursery in winter, as the greenery of summer fades into varying shades of brown, and the Ponderosas get their first taste of snow-flocked needles, it’s hard not to let the lack of color weigh on your soul. Do not fret, however, because this is the time of year

Trapped in the samsara of looking at the same old houseplants all the time? Sometimes it seems like the only plants we see are spider plants and Pothos. If you’re at the point of having a mental breakdown if you see one more heart-shaped leaf; craving more variety in your collection of indoor greenery, set

Spathiphyllum, commonly known as peace lilies, are symbols of rebirth and transcendence, peace and hope. Their poignant message is perfectly emulated through their delicate, airy leaves and pure white, symmetrical flowers. Popular gifts for those in need of solace, peace lilies immediately instill a sense of calm and order. Whether it’s honoring an ending or

The queen of the large-leaved tropicals, no houseplant collection is complete without a Monstera! Monsteras are a genus of tropical plants native to Central and South America. They begin life on the ground and, as they mature, climb trees with aerial roots. This allows them to burst through the dense rainforest canopies to reach maximum

Fittonia, otherwise known as the nerve plant, is a genus of flowering plant with networks of colorful veins flooding through its tiny leaves. Native to the tropical forests of South America, this is a famously thirsty plant, loving humidity, moist soil and warm temperatures. You’ll notice the foliage begin to flag or “faint” when it

Ficus are a common genus of plants, and if you’re a houseplant lover, chances are you have some variety of ficus in your home right now! The common name for ficus is simply the fig. The varieties you’ll see at Moonfire most often are ficus lyrata, benjamina, elastica, audrey, ginseng, triangularis, moclame and the fiddle-leaf.

Want a bonsai but don’t want the tedious care that comes with it? This is the plant for you! The ficus ginseng, scientifically known as Ficus retusa, is a compact Ficus with bulbous aerial roots and a small canopy of waxy green leaves. It is a fun houseplant to keep as a focal point, great

In Bend often the only scents that waft through the air are sagebrush and juniper. While fresh and astringent and reminiscent of our beautiful high desert landscape, we can’t be alone in wishing for a sweeter, more floral fragrance once in a while. And while we can plant lilac and honeysuckle in the spring, the

As close as we are to the lush temperate forests of the Pacific Northwest, we have to face the fact that we live in the high desert. Lushness here is only man-made. I think this is the reason that so many of us hoard houseplants, we crave more leafy foliage, dew-dropped ferns and soft, cool

The Schefflera, or umbrella plant, is a medium-size indoor shrub native to New Zealand and the Pacific islands. It has multiple smooth upright stems ending in divided, hand-like leaves, similar to that of the fatsia japonica. They almost look like towers of green flowers twirling around a trunk! Scheffleras have the potential to grow exponentially,