The captivating Alocasia Regal Shield, born from a blend of Alocasia Black Velvet and Alocasia Odora, boasts velvety darkness and impressive size. Discover the care secrets to nurturing this beauty for thriving growth. Alocasia Regal Shield Care For optimal Alocasia Regal Shield care, select well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, ensure it remains slightly damp, and maintain temperatures …
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Alocasia Silver Dragon is one of those tropical evergreens that magically draw you towards it in a nursery and won’t let you leave until you’ve purchased it. It is a hybrid variant of the Alocasia Baginda and looks very similar to the original Baginda but much more strikingly crystalline and silvery. In fact, there’s something …
I got my first Sedum acre plant by accident. It was growing alongside another sedum I had purchased when I was just a beginner with succulents. Within a few months, the 3-inch stem of Sedum acre was a palm-sized matted patch of golden mosslike growth. Soon I had this hardy and drought tolerant creeper transplanted …
(image credits, IG: aroidbby) You are reading this article to get to know more about Philodendron joepii and Philodendron joepii care. Philodendron Joepii It is said that Philodendron joepii is nearly extinct in the wild. Joep Moonen discovered it in eastern French Guiana during an ecological tour of the Mararoni River. Intrigued by the oddly-shaped …
Dracaena fragrans (Dra-SEE-nuh FRAY-granz), the Latin name of the Corn plant—is a flowering plant species indigenous to the continent of Africa and other islands in the Indian Ocean. The Corn plant is a widely kept ornamental houseplant since the mid-1800s because it dwells in most indoor environments. Dracaena fragrans Care To care for Dracaena fragrant, provide loose, moist …
Dracaena Compacta, also known as Dracaena Deremensis, belongs to the family of Agavaceae or Agavoideae. This plant is famous for the luscious foliage and its low maintenance growth. It is the most loved variety in the Dracaena family. Dracaena Compacta requires a warm temperature of 60-75 Degrees Fahrenheit (16-24 Degrees Celsius), while the humidity level …
(image credits, IG: literarynerd) Quite a few species in the Peperomia family make great texture plants. Peperomia japonica is a vining epiphyte that’s perfect for this function, particularly for terrarium enthusiasts. Peperomia japonica has small round emerald green leaves and thin green stems with very bushy growth. It’s quite low maintenance and very versatile. Peperomia …
Peperomia Fagerlindii, otherwise known as creeping hearts, has small bead-like leaves. The purple stems and green leaves make a striking combination. This variety has a succulent plant structure meaning it can naturally store some moisture. This plant falls in the list of Peperomias that make great houseplants. It likes a well-draining mix that contains coco …
(image credits, IG: rootedinfayetteville) Peperomia argyreia, also called the Watermelon Peperomia, is a herbaceous perennial plant that is native to Brazil. The plant is called ‘watermelon’ Peperomia due to its leaves resembling the outer rinds of the said fruit. The argyreia belongs to the “Peperomia” genus. The name comes from two Greek words; peperi, meaning …
Small-sized houseplants like air plants or Baby Toes are cute and all. But, they don’t give off that foresty vibe that one would like. If you want a plant that adds that jungle-like character to your space, a vine plant like the Silver Pothos is your best bet. In this article on plant care, we …