In this article, I want to talk about Cherry blossom bonsai care. The tradition of enjoying cherry trees in full bloom is an ancient custom in Japan. When the delicate pink cherry flowers start opening at the end of March, they signify the start of the Japanese festival called Hanami, or “viewing flowers”. Families go …
Plant Care
Sansevieria Samurai is a perennial succulent often referred to as Samurai Dwarf because it is indeed very tiny. Its botanical name is Sansevieria ehrenbergii. Sansevieria Samurai is native to the arid regions of tropical Africa and parts of Asia. As with all Sansevierias, Sansevieria Samurai care is pretty straightforward. Let’s have a look at how …
The Sansevieria Fernwood is commonly known as the Snake Plant or Mother-in-law’s Tongue. It is a hardy, evergreen succulent of the genus Sansevieria. This particular Snake Plant is a hybrid of the Sansevieria parva and the Sansevieria suffruticosa. There are many other types of Sansevieria plants and hybrids. Sansevieria Fernwood is native to Southern Asia, …
Every plant has its own set of demands for lighting. Some plants want low light, others want medium-light, and some plants are best for high light. All plants have a natural growth cycle, and this cycle is directly affected by the amount of sunlight being provided to a plant. To provide your plant with proper …
You may have seen Palm trees in aesthetic photographs and paintings. With their slender stems and lush green leaves, Palm trees make a wondrous sight. The leaves are long and normally spiral around the crown. These plants are famous for the longevity and belong to the Arecaceae family. They often outlive their owners and can …
Better known as the Elephant Tusks Plant, the Sansevieria Stuckyi is another easy-to-care-for succulent. This variety of snake plant got its name from Mr. Stucky. The evergreen Elephant Tusks Plant is an ornamental one. The leaves of Sansevieria Stuckyi are easily identifiable by their horizontal cross stripes with layered green coloring. Sansevieria Stuckyi Care To …
Exotic plants are often unusual, interesting, and attractive. The Alocasia macrorrhiza ‘Stingray’ meets this definition on all counts. One look at the plant and it is clear to see why the common name is the Elephant Ear Stingray. While the leaves are not as large as the more common elephant ear plant, it can still …
Peperomia Frost is a cultivar of the Peperomia genus, of the Piperaceae plant family which has over a 1000 species largely native to Central and South America. Peperomia Frost is found in the Brazilian rainforests. I quickly added this curious little beauty to my own peperomia collection because I wanted to give my lovely Peperomia …
With their long heights and attractive, vibrant green color, Palm Trees form a beautiful contrast against the clear, blue skies. These trees are one of the oldest and tallest plants to exist. While some grow out to be of average height, several palm trees reach over 150 feet, providing shelter and numerous food staples to …
There are around 600 species of Carnivorous or insectivorous plants available globally, and all of them feed on bugs or insects. These plants have evolved at least nine times and use seven different types of trapping mechanisms. Some varieties even produce flowers. The soil requirements for a Carnivorous plant variety vary depending on where it …