Spring has finally arrived, which means my local plant stores start stocking way better houseplant selections—so I headed to the biggest Calloway’s location near me for our first houseplant shop tour of the season. I walk you through what I’m seeing in real time, point out prices, and call out the plants that truly surprised me (hello, Monstera Thai Constellations in a 1-gallon pot for $70—never thought I’d say that). Along the way I share quick ID notes, like Peperomia Ginny vs. red edge, and my ongoing thoughts on Ficus elastica names like ruby vs. “belize” being used interchangeably. I also get into the stuff I always want you to know before you bring a plant home—like what edema looks like on fiddle leaf figs (those reddish speckles), what it usually means (inconsistent watering), and why it’s a useful clue for your own watering habits. We talk favorites and opinions too: I’m partial to Ficus elastica ‘Tineke,’ I generally prefer the Zeylanica-type snake plants over yellow-margined varieties, and Calathea (yes, I know the reclassifications) is still one of my favorite groups—plus I share which ones I think are easier starters. By the end, we’ve covered everything from pothos, scindapsus, hoya, begonias, and zebra plants to outdoor succulents/cacti finds like coral cactus and living stones—basically a full greenhouse walk that’s equal parts plant inspo and practical shopping tips.