Make way for its majesty, the king of houseplants, the one, and only Fiddle Leaf Fig. With its glossy green and bold foliage, the Ficus Lyrata, aka FLF, has taken the realm of houseplants by storm. With its large and fiddle-shaped leaves, this member of the Ficus family has been the go-to indoor plant for …
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A prime specimen of the Ficus Lyrata, more commonly known as the fiddle leaf fig, ranges in cost from around $40 to over $300 for a mature plant. However, if you have the patience to cultivate a new plant from the one you currently have, you can fill your home with these interesting tropical plants, …
You might want to encourage the quick spread of your orchid cactus. Rather than purchasing more plants, you can propagate your orchid cactus. This means you make cuttings from the mother plant to grow new ones from it. How To Propagate An Orchid Cactus The exotic-looking orchid cactus (Epiphyllum spp.) easily propagates or grows …
A mature fiddle leaf fig may grow large and unruly vines causing it to look unsophisticated or lopsided. In this article, we address the correct method of pruning this stunner, which results in a greener, healthier, and stronger fiddle leaf fig that will become the pride of your house. A healthy fig plant can grow …
A fiddle leaf fig is gorgeous when it is healthy and when it is not, it can be a sad sight. Droopy leaves can be due to several conditions, and the most common reason is too little water. To get your lovely plant back on track, you need to determine the problem before proceeding. For …
Orchid fungus! That white fuzzy growth that decks orchid roots and stems. It literally seems to appear overnight. So what causes it, and are there ways of how to get rid of white fungus on orchid plants? How To Get Rid Of White Fungus On Orchid Roots Sprinkle cinnamon powder on the areas affected …
Orchids are very attractive plants that we enjoy in our workspaces and homes. With all the joy they bring comes the horror of them starting to die or wither away. Just a week or two away from a vacation with a lack of attention can reverse all of your hard work in keeping this plant …
Did you know the fiddle leaf fig can kill plants? Surprisingly, it is true. The fiddle leaf fig is a Banyan fig, meaning initially, it starts life high up in another tree’s branches. Gradually, as it grows, the fiddle leaf fig will send its roots further underground, where it eventually strangles the host tree, leading …
Orchids are prized around the world for their beautiful flowers. However, they only bloom about twice a year for 1 month or so every time. Many orchid lovers, including myself, like to preserve orchid flowers so that we can enjoy their beauty year-round. I have learned how to preserve orchid flowers in the most effective …
Orchids are arguably one of the most addictive plants—the more of them you have, the more of them you want to grow. Like every other first-time orchid grower, my initial intention was simply to nature a few orchids until they set a bloom. Three years down the line, I have an entire greenhouse of orchids, …