Keeping Pepper plants in your vegetable garden is a great practice. There are more than 50,000 delicious varieties worldwide that you can grow. I especially love their spicy signature aroma, and their delicate leaves look great unless they are wilting. So, if you find your Pepper plant wilting, it is natural to be concerned. Luckily, …
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Parsley (botanical name Petroselinum crispum) is a flowering plant typically cultivated in Europe and the Mediterranean region. It belongs to the Apiaceae family and is biennial. The plant has tiny green leaves and soft stems and is usually used as a garnish in European and American cuisines. Apart from having countless health benefits, Parsley also …
Other than providing fresh and delicious Blueberries to munch on while strolling in your garden, Blueberry bushes are a brilliant shiny green plant, adding joy to your garden. We all love Blueberries, not just for their flavor but also for all those healthy nutrients and antioxidants they give to our bodies. On top of that, …
A member of the family Amaranthaceae, Spinach is an annual plant grown mostly in temperate regions. It has broad green leaves and is a common edible vegetable enjoyed in Asian countries. The plant is hardly consumed raw and is instead steamed to reduce the bitter oxalate taste. The leaves are usually triangular, with broader leaves …
(image credit, IG: sheytheplantlady) Native to the tropical regions of South America, namely Brazil, Caladium bicolor ‘Red Flash’ is adored for its appearance. The Caladium bicolor variety ‘Red Flash’ features exquisite leaves of red and green. The red of which appears only in the middle of the plant, almost like blood-pumping veins. Bordering this unique …
Golden Torch Cactus, or echinopsis spachiana, is a cactus that be found in the South American flora. Nowadays it’s cultivated around the world as a rockery or potted plant. Its spines are approximately 1,5 cm long and it has a cylindrical body. As it grows, the Golden Torch Cactus gets multiple spines, all of them …
I love plants that offer an eye-catching burst of color. They sure put a smile on my face! Recently, I found a plant at my local nursery that has the most glorious blue flowers. It also comes with the tongue-twisting Latin name Tradescantia occidentalis. For those of us who don’t enjoy hard-to-read words, it is …
This magnificent tropical plant is truly unique. Calathea concinna has a multitude of common names due to its many interesting features. The most popular of the selection is Calathea Freddie, Freddie Prayer Plant, or Zebra Plant. Understandably, the name ‘Zebra Plant’ is in reference to the plant’s beautifully patterned leaves. They flash zebra-like stripes of …
Calatheas are a stunning family of houseplants. Most varieties feature bi-colored leaves where the tops are various tones of greens and the bottoms reveal a deep purple color. Aesthetically, they make an amazing addition to any houseplant collection by adding some color that will stand out amongst the sea of green. Calathea rufibarba, also known …
Looking for a stunning addition to your garden that is easy to care for? Look no further, the Japanese Iris (Iris ensata) is the perfect choice and it is available in a range of breathtaking colors and shapes. Colors from delicate whites to soft blues and striking purples, paired with beautiful green foliage. Once planted …