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 …
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How do you know if you have an underwatered aloe plant? Aloe Vera plants have plentiful water in their leaves as they can store an abundant amount. While outdoor Aloe Vera plants require more water, their indoor counterparts, however, do not. Climate, planting location, and the current season can all collectively cause the Aloe Vera …
I will show you how to make a living wall in this article. I have built mine about two years ago. I always wanted a plant wall for my plants where they could grow with little involvement and work from my side. I am growing mostly Aroids, which grow on other plants. Many of these …
If the leaves of your prayer plant turn yellow, it indicates that your plant care needs to be adapted. Why is My Prayer Plant Turning Yellow? The main reason a prayer plant turns yellow is over- and underwatering. Overwatering eventually leads to root rot, while underwatering dries the cells out. Other factors have to do …
Aloe Vera plants don’t require very much water. According to the University of Florida, Aloe Vera is native to Africa, which explains why it thrives with little water. When you water Aloe Vera, you water it the right way. Overwatering or underwatering your Aloe Vera plant could lead to withering and browned tips or even …
The name ‘fiddle leaf fig’ makes it sound as though this particular plant needs very special care. This is not the case, but the plant does need to be looked after, or the fiddle leaf fig leaves may turn yellow. Why is my Fiddle Leaf Fig Turning Yellow? The most common reason for the …
If you are wondering about having a lovely houseplant on your study table, the jade plant will probably be your answer. In recent years, the jade plant has gained massive popularity because of its succulent nature and magnificent, delicate appearance. Once grown to a reasonable height, it takes the shape of a very tiny tree, …
Among the most famous succulents, the Jade plant (Crassula ovata) is known for its accommodating character. It belongs to the Crassulaceae family according to the University of Iowa. They can extend up to three feet or above when cultivated inside. Many people prefer cultivating Jade plants at home since they are low-maintenance and attractive. Numerous …
The Jade plant is a houseplant that has been grown in America and Europe for over a century, but it originated in South Africa. The plant is a low-maintenance succulent with water-storing foliage, branches, stem, and root systems. It makes a good houseplant since it blooms well in pots with limited root area, is somewhat …
Begonia maculata is a plant well known for its prominent and captivating foliage. It belongs to the begonia family and is extremely toxic if ingested. It has long upright stems and bears large spotted leaves, sometimes called angel wings. Generally, Begonia or Begoniaceae is a fairly easy plant family to care for. It consists of …