ZZ, short for Zanzibar or Zamioculcas zamiifolia, are popular plants among indoor gardeners. With close to no maintenance required, ZZ plants offer several benefits. Their ability to thrive in dry conditions, however, doesn’t immunize them against underwatering. ZZs typically require watering only once a month or twice. However, they wish to be completely dried out …
This article is a review of the full-spectrum grow light Mars Hydro TS1000. I am using it to grow hot chili peppers, as well as ornamental plants. For this purpose, I am using a 3×2 feet grow tent where the TS 1000 Full Spectrum Grow Light fits perfectly. Without a potent grow light, it would …
Hibiscus are known for their beautiful, vibrant, flowers. They are native to Hawaii and other subtropical regions, and their delicate overlaying petals and iconic trumpet-shaped blooms open in mid-to-late summer. When they are healthy, their vertical growth produces a series of paper-like five-petalled flowers in colors ranging from white hibiscus to peach hibiscus, with some …
How to Tell If my String of Hearts Is underwatered? String of Hearts or Ceropegia woodii is a vining plant that can be cared for as a succulent plant. Of African American descent, String of Hearts hails from the Apocynaceae family according to Wisconsin University. These plants are not all leaves. Some of their trails …
I love eating hot chili peppers. The capsaicin in chili is what makes a chili pepper hot. The heat is measured in SHU or Scoville Heat Units. This is how you can compare and distinguish the heat level of hot peppers. A lot of people think the hottest part of chili is the seeds. But …
African violets, or Saintpaulia ionantha according to the University of Minnesota, are very popular houseplants. Their furry leaves and voluminous purple, pink, white, and blue flowers are quite a sight. While not true violets, they get their name due to their resemblance to violets. These flowers are native to Tanzanian and Kenyan rainforests in East …