Mermaid Tail Succulent plant care. Officially known as Crested Senecio Vitalis, the succulent looks like a mermaid’s tail, hence the name. It grows to about 2 feet (24 inches) and spreads to 3 to 5 feet (36 to 60 inches), looking like a whale’s or mermaid’s tail. Mermaid Tail Succulent Care The Mermaid Tail Succulent …
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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 …
You work hard to tend to your fruit trees, and it can be frustrating to have squirrels stealing the fruits of your labor. You want to keep off the squirrels to your fruit trees, so that you may enjoy your fruit. How to Keep Squirrels Away From Fruit Trees To keep squirrels away from …
How Much Sun Does a Jade Plant Need? Crassula ovata is the scientific name of the Jade plant and it is indeed a sun-loving plant. They originate from South Africa and are succulent plants, which explains their hunger for light. The jade plant’s leaves are oval in shape, and they have thick woody stems. If …
Jade plants are vulnerable to root rot, therefore, it is important to know how often you should water them. They belong to the Crassulareaceae Family which consists of more than 330 other plants according to Cornell University. These plants have different water requirements depending on the season within the year. An ideal watering regime combined …
One of the prettiest and rarest Alocasias you’ll come across is the Alocasia Azlanii plant. Also called Red Mambo and Jewel Alocasia, its leaves unfurl gradually as the plant matures. Although the plant is lovely overall, the main beauty lies in its foliage-colored green with purple to red veins, purple backside, and bright green outlines. …
Southeast-facing windows are a great way to grow all the sun-loving plants you have had your eyes on. They offer plenty of sunlight all day. Most of these plants have a pretty manageable care routine and rarely cause problems. All you need to do is know exactly which species can tolerate the sun well and …
Caring for plants isn’t as easy as it sounds, especially if you have little to no experience with gardening and planting. However, things become easy when you focus on the plants’ basic requirements, such as light, water, and soil type. Growing plants indoors may be slightly trickier than outdoors, as the light levels may be …
As someone who used to kill a plant by just looking at it, my love for them grew as I acquired hardy houseplants and realized how rewarding they could be. And when it comes to houseplants, few are as hardy as the ZZ plant according to the University of Florida. ZZ Plants can handle a …
When I think of a Philodendron birkin plant, I think of a lucky packet. You know the ones, right? Where you bought a packet with various activity items like a coloring sheet, pencils, activity sheet, stickers, and a surprise item or two. My Philodendron birkin has some all-green leaves, a few with variegated white stripes, …