My Philodendron birkin is one of the prettiest ornamental tropical plants I have in my study. The stunning green leaves with white stripes as it matures helps the plant stand out among my few heartleaf philodendrons. I left my plants in my cousin’s care when I went away for a few weeks. When I got …
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How to Repot a Philodendron birkin? I’m quite besotted with my Philodendron birkin (a Philodendron White Wave) because it’s a stunning plant. The white pinstripes on the leaves and occasional white or plain green leaves make it simply stunning. And the plant is a great conversation starter too. The Philodendron birkin grows quite fast, so …
I recently got a Philodendron birkin, also called a Philodendron White Wave, because of the stunning white pinstripe variegations on the dark-green leaves, but it seems to be dying. I did something wrong in caring for the tropical plant because it was dying. I was devastated but thought maybe I could still save my Philodendron …
Have you heard of hydroponic growing? This is a type of gardening that does not use soil, but rather the plants use nutrient-enriched water as a growing medium. Hydroponics is a particularly common method of growing tomatoes, herbs, and berries, too- like strawberries! What hydroponics solution works best for strawberries? The best hydroponic system for …
Hydroponic growing is a way of gardening and growing crops that do not require soil. Instead, seedlings derive their nutrients from water that has been enriched to suit the distinct needs of the plant. Hydroponic systems are popular for growing vegetables such as tomatoes and chilies as well as berries, and herbs. More and more …
The pH meter measures how acidic or how basic the hydrogen iron content is in your hydroponic system. When it comes to a hydroponic system, you want to maintain a steady pH level to promote optimal growth. But how to maintain pH balance in hydroponics so it doesn’t change all the time? There are scientific …
How to Lower PPM in Hydroponics? Hydroponics is a clean, efficient way to grow many crops, including berries, tomatoes, herbs, and even cannabis plants. When testing and setting up your hydroponic system, you will need to test for PPM- or Parts Per Million. PPM refers to the TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) or nutrients in each …
You may ask yourself: “How to keep herbs alive indoors?“. Growing herbs in your garden and on your balcony are well known. However, you can also grow herbs indoors. Keeping herbs alive indoors has many benefits as you can control the environment better in terms of temperature, humidity and water. On the other hand, you …
Anthurium Compact, also known as Mini Anthurium, is a plant that belongs to the family Araceae or, more commonly, arums. Its botanical name is Anthurium Andraneum and belongs to the tropical regions of South America. The plant is also known as the flamingo flower, as it bears bright pink shaded flowers that stand firmly against …
You are reading this article to learn more about Begonia maculata care and the plant itself. I care for this species for serveral years now, both in a terrarium and as a regular houseplant. Here is what you need to know. Begonia maculata care Takeaways Begonia maculata Plant Begonia maculata goes by the botanical name …