Education
Beginner’s Guide to Plant Taxonomy
Welcome to the world of plant taxonomy — where names sound like Harry Potter spells, and “variegated” is a word that can add three zeros to a price tag.
10 Mistakes That Plant Collectors Make (and How to Avoid Them)
Let’s be honest: plant collecting is supposed to be fun. But somewhere between your first monstera purchase and your first rare, variegated philodendron cutting, which costs more than your monthly bills, things got... intense. We get it. You’re passionate. You’re cultivating living art. Or maybe you'
Before You Buy A Rare Plant
A “rare” plant isn’t always rare—sometimes it’s just marketed well. Real collectors verify, document, and grow their collections sustainably.
Best Apps
Best Apps to Track Your Plant Collection in 2025
If you want one app focused around tracking your plants with a beautiful UI (and to lord it over your plant-obsessed friends), collecto.rs is your champion. It blends beauty, flexibility, and the ability to share filtered views better than anything else I’ve tested on this list.