(image credits: IG Evelyn (@wild_evi)) You came to this site to learn more about the Monkey Face Orchid (Dracula simia) and see pictures. You might even want to care for a Monkey Face Orchid and need more information about soil, temperature, humidity, and fertilizer. The Monkey Face Orchid is real! Monkey face Orchids are difficult …
Plant Care
Also known as the Natal Plum, Carissa macrocarpa is an ornamental plant native to South Africa. This plant is known by some pretty animated names in the local languages, such as large Num-Num in South Africa or Amanthuglu in Zulu. With dark green, closely set, and leathery oval leaves, Carissa macrocarpa boasts a unique and exotic look in gardens. With fragrant white blossoms, the plant bears an …
In Feng Shui, the jade plant is synonymous with success. It goes by several nicknames, among them, the money tree, and a good luck charm. It is common for a jade plant to be given as a housewarming gift. It is meant to bring good luck and increase the positive energy in the home. When …
The desert rose is a succulent plant, but due to its huge caudex and branching habits, it can be trained as a bonsai. For bonsai enthusiasts lacking the patience to grow a bonsai tree, the desert rose is a terrific alternative. It grows fast, benefits from the same bonsai tree care and training techniques, blooms …
The snake plant goes by many names. The most common name is the mother-in-law’s tongue. There are over 70 species in the Sansevieria genus. Each of these belongs to the group of succulents. Being in that group puts them at high risk of overwatering. That is the leading reason why snake plants die prematurely. Whenever you …
Pothos are natural climbers but indoors are not their native habitat. To learn how to make a pothos climb, you need to understand how they grow in the wild, then replicate those conditions. The natural habitat for pothos and similar tropical vining plants is rainforests. These plants put out aerial roots that attach to the …
Red Ginger plant care. Suppose you are looking for a plant that will give you striking visual aesthetics without being too demanding during its growing period. In that case, the Red Ginger Plant or Alpinia purpurata is the solution you are looking for! It is not just a refreshing sight but also simple to grow. …
When you are on the lookout for plants to grow in your garden with minimum inconvenience, the Guzmania Bromeliad is one of the first flowering plants you should consider. Not only are they just lovely to look at, but they are low maintenance as well. Even newbie plant parents would probably find no trouble in …
Do you know how fast a pothos grows? Chances are, knowing it can put on staggering growth in any month indoors is what you made you choose it. It’s disappointing expecting fast growth only to see it grow by a few inches. That’s the point for deeper research to find out how to make pothos …
The Spanish Broom Plant is a shrub that belongs to the Spartum genus, in the Fabaceae family. If you are looking for a low-maintenance plant that will greatly improve the aesthetic quality of your very own garden, this is the plant you should have your eyes on! The leaves of the plant are little and …