It’s always rewarding when you grow plants from seed. This is especially true with the perennial Hibiscus flowers. Growing hibiscus from seed takes some effort as it takes 2-3 months until they mature, but it is very rewarding. In this simple guide, you’ll learn everything you need to know about growing Hibiscus from seed. How …
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You could fill an entire botanic garden with all of the types of Sansevieria in existence! And since they are so easy to care for, you can start your own collection without much effort. In fact, there are so many variants in the Sansevieria family that you could buy a different one every week for more …
Growing a houseplant, especially hydroponic plants, can often require you to arrange for conditions that aren’t readily available. Now we know that plants require light exposure for a few hours during the day. And it is not always possible to provide them with natural light solutions, such as the sunlight, specifically when you are growing …
Bringing home a new plant known to be easy to care for and grow is a great feeling until you see that it looks like it is starting to die. What is happening? And what can you do about it? Let’s dive right in. Why is my Pothos dying? Common reasons for a dying Pothos …
In general, air plants need as much bright and indirect light as you can give them. Direct sunlight will cause them to burn and get crispy while not enough light will stunt growth. The type of air plant, ambient humidity, and tolerance will also play a huge role in how much light your air plant …
The Beaucarnea recurvata is an extremely slow grower. Anything hindering its growth can be fatal. The good news is that there are only a few Ponytail Palm ailments to watch out for. So, let’s take a look at some of these known diseases that affect Ponytail Palms and find out how best we can treat …
Suddenly found your faux palm tree take an ugly turn? Ponytail Palms can be such drama queens. Caught on time, they can recover, though. But only when you address whatever is slowly killing it. So let’s get right into it. Why is My Ponytail Palm Dying? Your Ponytail Palm is likely dying because of overwatering, …
Ponytail Palms are splendid little succulents with the tropical aesthetics of a small palm tree. Native to Eastern Mexico, they have adapted to hot, dry climates. What helps them survive in their native habitat creates problems when these are grown as houseplants. They will develop brown tips, and you will be tempted to trim those off. …
Ponytail Palms (Beaucarnea recurvata) make great houseplants. They’re a firm favorite to grow as a Bonsai tree too. The leaves grow in clumps, eventually draping gracefully over the browny-gray trunk that shapes itself into an elephant’s foot. Hence the nickname, Elephant’s Foot plant. But will it always stay that way, or will it produce gorgeous …
Hibiscus are extremely floriferous plants that produce multiple blooms throughout the season. Whilst it’s no secret that you need to be pinching off spent flowers to encourage new growth, you do need to know when the flowers are ready to be removed. How Long Do Hibiscus Blooms Last? The blooms on hardy and tropical …