The Peace Lily plant is a common choice amongst plant owners. While you do not require a green thumb to care for it, you can still face several issues if your houseplant care game is not where it should be. Often new plant owners find it challenging to understand the requirements for a specific plant …
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Ficus altissima, also known as council tree or Asian council tree, is a beautiful lush houseplant closely related to the popular fiddle leaf fig. They are an absolutely stunning variety of Ficus featuring variegated leaves with lemon, lime, and dark green colors. These impressive markings on the leaves are similar to rubber tree leaves (another …
Why do Peace Lilies stop flowering? The Peace Lily or Spathiphyllum (Latin name) is easy to care for. This plant has beautiful spear-like green leaves that allow its main feature, its white flower consisting of a spathe and spadix, to shine through. The Peace Lily Plant and Flowers The Peace Lily is mainly grown for …
Though all Monsteras are perforated (and hence get their common name), adansonii is characterized by some of the most splits and holes in its large, glossy heart-shaped leaves. Monstera adansonii grows into a large, beautiful climbing plant under proper care and hence makes a lovely houseplant. However, there are several reasons why your Monstera Adansonii …
The Monstera adansonii belongs to the Araceae family and is sometimes known as Monstera Friedrichsthalii. This plant is famous for its fenestrations and is grown for its unique-looking leaves. However, the plant does not easily achieve these fenestrations that it is so well known for. To achieve this, your plant needs to be provided with …
African milk trees are funny-looking plants that will stand out in your desert-plant corner. They require minimal care and will grow quickly. They can reach up to 8 ft (2.4 m) tall if you repot them regularly and can be propagated into new plants easily. Originally from Central Africa, Euphorbia trigona looks like a cactus …
Why a Peace Lily turns black. Peace Lily, also known as Spathiphyllum, is not a true Lily but belongs to the Araceae family. They are easy to care for. But black leaves are something I often find on my plants. What s the reason for the discoloration? The blackening of the lush green foliage on …
Will Peace Lily Hurt Cats? Peace Lilies (Spathiphyllum) are easy to grow. Note that Peace Lilies are not true Lilies. They belong to the Araceae family. But are they harmful to cats and dogs, and people? Although these houseplants symbolize peace, they are not safe for your cats. Will Peace Lily Hurt Cats? Peace lilies …
Help! What are these white eggs in my soil? Are they harmful? Why are they there? Don’t worry, Plantophiles comes to the rescue! What are these white ‘eggs’ in my soil? There are several creatures that lay eggs in the soil. If it is damp, fertile and well aerated, it will attract all manner …
This bluish- grey succulent is believed to originate in Mexico and is also known as the Majestic Agave. A perennial, it can grow outdoors to over 20 feet. As a houseplant in your collection, it offers an interesting colour and beautiful shape that will complement your display. Slow growing and a little bit spiky, you …