The Cast Iron Plant or Aspidistra elatior according to the Valdosta State University is known for its large and glossy leaves. It’s the perfect plant for anyone who wants to try out their green thumb. But you don’t always have the time to care for a plant. It might be because you travel for your …
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The Monstera standleyana (also known as the Five Holes Plant) is a gorgeous climber plant. It has colorful variegated leaves and even holes. One of these plants will twist up your indoor trellis. Or the vines hang from your hanging pot. It sprouts the holey leaves every plant lover has come to cherish. The Monstera …
The Donkey’s Tail, also called Burro’s Tail or Sedum morganianum (botanical name), is a succulent loved for its iconic leaves. Belonging to the family Crassulaceae, this individual sports fleshy, modified leaves. And as you would assume, this foliage grows in a bottlebrush style, similar to a donkey’s tail. These perennials are naturally found in areas …
The Oyster plant, or Tradescantia spathacea, is a member of the Commelinaceae family. These plants are commonly known as spiderworts, a group of tropical and subtropical herbs. The names “Sea dock”, “Sea bluebells”, and the “Oyster plant” may lead you to believe that this plant resembles characteristics of the ocean. The only marine-like attributes are …
You are planning to buy a bromeliad or want to know how to care for a bromeliad. My care guide will tell you what you want and need to know. Bromeliad Care Takeaways For optimal bromeliad growth, use well-draining soil rich in organic matter. Wateringevery 7-14 days. Use bright indirect light to full sunlight. Maintain …
I will cover everything you need about Christmas cactus care in this article. The Christmas cactus goes by the botanical name Schlumberga x buckleyi and is a hybrid between Schlumbergera truncata and Schlumbergera russelliana. According to Missouri Botanical Garden it is a perennial cactus with flat stems that blooms in winter. It is frost-intolerant. The plant originates from …
Some houseplants are hard to grow! Let’s look at the hardest houseplants to grow. It seems the reason for houseplants that are hard to grow is that houseplant enthusiasts do fail to mimic the natural environment of these very plants. It all makes sense when you think about it. Houseplants such as tropicals are often …
Monstera siltepecana or Monstera siltepecana silver belongs to the Monstera genus and was first collected in 1889 in Guatemala by John Donnell Smith, according to A Revision to Monstera – Madison (Aroid.org). It is also known as Silver Monstera. The Monstera genus consists of at least 50 different species of flowering plants. Here is all …
Learn how to care for a Philodendron birkin from soil to water, light, and fertilizer. Birkin care is easy if you follow these tips! Did you know that the Philodendron White Wave is called Birkin because it resembles the pattern of a famous Birkin bag? Philodendron birkin Care To care for a Philodendron birkin, use …
The Citronella plant, also known as the Mosquito plant (Pelargonium graveolens) is a scented geranium with lacy mosquito-repellent leaves. It emits a lemony fragrant that is also used as citronella oil. Citronella belongs to the family of geraniums, where one of the key identifiers is aromatic leaves. Citronella plant Care To care for a citronella …