Many houseplants are native to tropical environments, where tall trees continually filter sunlight. Some plants, particularly those native to Australia and South Africa, require a lot of sunlight to survive. A lot of light or high light according to the University of Michigan is light between 250-450 umol or more than 1,000 foot-candles. Plants get …
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How Rare is Philodendron birkin? Philodendron birkin plants have become very popular as houseplants. While Philodendron birkins are native to humid, tropical climates, they are considered ideal indoor plants — even if you live in an apartment. Suppose you are fortunate enough to own a Philodendron birkin plant or are considering purchasing one but have …
Houseplants are often easier to grow, but some are the toughest to keep alive and healthy. In this article, I am going to list and talk about the 20 Hardest Plants to Grow. Some plants are more sensitive to temperature, environment, and dust. They need high care and appropriate soil, sunlight, and water to grow. …
Although you may love the sweet taste of plump and juicy raspberries, you may still have questions about these popular raspberries and the family they’re in. For instance, many people wonder why some raspberries have hair and whether it’s safe to eat the hair. Then, there are the true raspberry lovers who will gladly pop …
While you are enjoying the taste of that plump and juicy raspberry, your mind may become lost in sweet raspberry bliss. It’s hard to think of anything besides raspberries when you are eating one, so it’s perfectly understandable that your mind may drift to all things raspberry, including the million-dollar question, “Which member of the …
12 Pothos Varieties, you must know. Pothos belongs to the aroid family Araceae, and its various varieties are widely available for plant-loving people. Some of them are variegated, while others have solid leaves, so you have many options. One thing worth mentioning about Pothos varieties is that all of them are toxic as they contain …
This past spring, I decided to renovate my garden, and seeing that I could use some shade and height, I opted to add a few trees. Heading to my local garden nursery, I began looking at different tree species, not really knowing what I wanted. A helpful sales assistant asked if I wanted slow or …
Is there a green and blue Dragon Fruit? What Is a Dragon Fruit? According to Medical News Today, the Dragon is an antioxidant-rich tropical fruit. It is native to South America. The cactus fruit (or prickly pears) is the closest relative to the dragon fruit. Dragon fruit comes in several different varieties. They vary in …
You recall the tree with the prickly bark if you’ve ever seen one. It appears to be both frightening and intriguing. This is because just a few trees have this particular trait. Though they may appear intimidating and unappealing to anybody who loves climbing trees, these prickly marvels have more to offer than spikes. …
I’ve become obsessed with finding unique plants, shrubs, and trees. One tree that caught my attention was a tree with purple leaves. The rich purple contrasts so nicely against the normal green foliage of the other trees, so I made it a mission to find out what trees have natural purple leaves. I love a …