The Goldfish Plant (botanical name Columnea gloriosa) is one of the less known but all, the more beautiful houseplants that are easy to care for. The fish-shaped flowers and their color have earned the nickname ‘goldfish plant’ in the English-speaking world. Botanically, the genus Columnea belongs to the family of Gesneriaceae. Typical for all columneas …
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String of Pearls or String of Beads (Senecio rowleyanus) is a vining succulent with hanging stems and pea-shaped pearls that is easy to care for. It does well in dry conditions according to Wisconsin University. It is a flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae and looks best in a hanging basket. Senecio rowleyanus is …
Image source: Source: ProFlowers.com Dracaena is a family of roughly 120 different species of plants. The name Dracaena is derived from the ancient Greek word for female dragon called δράκαινα, drakaina. Most of the species are native to Africa, but it can also be found in Asia and northern Australia, and two species are even …
Philodendron Spiritus Sancti is still the holy grail of plant ownership. If you think Monstera Obliqua and Monstera adansonii Variegata are rare, hard to get, and expensive, Philodendron Spiritus Sancti tops them in all three aspects. The plant is found in Espirito Santo near the town of Domingos Martins in Brazil, and it is said …
Creating an ideal Potting Soil Mixture for Houseplants is essential for healthy plants and strong root systems. There are multiple pre-mixed houseplant potting soil mixtures that can be store-bought or you can mix your own. Most avid indoor houseplant growers and outdoor gardeners seem to have developed their own mixture over time that works for …
Why would you need a Bioactive Vivarium? Let’s face it. Keeping plants can be demanding. You need to ensure that temperatures, humidity, and the composition of the soil are right. In addition, every plant has specific watering needs. All these things need to be right to keep your plants happy. Specifically, if you are dealing …
This guide is about Philodendron selloum care. You came here to learn more about this houseplant and how to make it thrive. In this article, I will cover my best-growing tips, from watering to soil to propagation. Rarely a houseplant has fascinated me as much as the Philodendron selloum. There is a prehistoric look to …
Peace Lily Plant Care. Finding a beautiful houseplant to take care of can be a tricky process. Fortunately, the Peace Lily plant has been well-loved among gardeners for its easy keeping. Most Spathiphyllum, or tropical flowering plants, are chosen for their fragrance and ornamental display. Spathiphyllum is a genus of 47 different species of flowering …
Several Calathea species are highly valued as houseplants, such as the Calathea Zebrina and the Calathea Roseopicta, all of them requiring high levels of humidity. This is no different with Calathea lancifolia, a.k.a the Rattlesnake plant. Native to Brazil, these gorgeous plants star slender pale leaves with beautiful dark blotches and rich purple …
You have a plant, and you are suspecting root rot. In this article, I will talk about root rot, spotting it, and its treatment steps. Rot in plants is nothing to take lightly. It spreads to healthy roots and rots the plant if not cared for. Your plant will die if you are not taking …