The Totem Pole cactus can last for years but it may take just as long to see it at its full size. The growth rate of the Totem Pole cactus is dependent on many factors, such as sunlight availability, temperature, and water amount. In this article, I’ll go over the growth rate of Totem Poles …
Houseplant Tips
Yucca Elephantipes. The name sounds impressive and the plant certainly is. Growing up to 16 feet (five meters) in your garden, it is also grown successfully as a houseplant. Although a Yucca is a hardy plant, it can also be sensitive and can be killed by simple things like overwatering. Take care with this eternal …
Once you have mastered the basics, Philodendron plants are very easy to grow indoors. Philodendron leaves change color from green to yellow as a sign that something is amiss with the plant. Why Does My Philodendron Have Yellow Leaves? Yello leaves on Philodendron are caused by underwatering, overwatering, poor light conditions, pests, temperature stress, nutrient deficit …
I never realized how important the kind of potting soil is to grow Anthurium in, together with the type of pot it is planted in. After learning from my mistakes, where my choice of standard garden soil led to my Flamingo flower (aka anthurium) dying due to root rot, I experimented and learned much more …
I regularly add some Asparagus fern stalks to my flower arrangements, and to keep my plant alive and well, I take good care of it with a regular watering schedule, the right lighting requirements, and more. This means my fern has grown a lot, and once, it even outgrew my pot! I had to quickly …
I still have my very first Boston Fern, which was a birthday gift. It adds a pop of green to my patio that ties in perfectly with my decor. But one plant wasn’t enough. I needed a few more. To the nursery, I went and nearly fainted when I saw the price tag. A Boston …
Java ferns can make your aquarium really attractive, but they can also become a problem if they are not trimmed regularly. Don’t let what makes your tank striking become the reason you have to redo it completely. How to Trim Java Fern To trim Java fern, a sharp pair of scissors is needed, so …
To keep the beautiful leaves of your shinyAnthurium green and the blooms coming, you may need to repot your plant. If you have had your anthurium for six months to a year, it probably needs repotting to maintain its health. Contrary to old tales, Anthuriums don’t like being root-bound. No plant does. A root-bound plant …
Staghorn ferns are magical-looking plants of the variety Platycerium and are named for their peculiar fronds that resemble the horns of deer and elk. These beautiful plants are often referred to as rainforest ferns due to their penchant for tropical environments. In homes and gardens, they can either be grown clinging to trees or mounted …
I’ve had my pink Anthurium, also called a painter’s palette or flamingo flower, for about five years now. And while it still flowers, it has become spindly. Some roots are growing out of the bottom drainage hole of the pot too. I asked my sister for advice because I think she is the Anthurium queen. …