Everyone knows Aloe vera as a plant that has medicinal uses in beauty products. Also known as the Barbados aloe, it is a fabulous plant to add to your garden or to grow in a container on a patio or deck. Aloe vera is an evergreen succulent with long, narrow light green leaves and green-yellow …
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The Azalea Bush grows bright and beautiful flowers. Azaleas come in a number of colors, sizes, and shapes that will brighten your garden or your indoor plant corner. These bushes belong to the family of Rhododendron. There might come a time where you want to dig up an Azalea bush. Digging up Azalea Bushes is …
Ferns are among the plants that do not flower. Although similar to flowering plants, Ferns have a root system, possess leaves, and have stems but do neither carry flowers nor seeds. Since these plants do not have flowers or seeds to reproduce, they reproduce sexually through tiny spores. The stunning leaves of Ferns are referred …
The Pilea peperomioides or Chinese Money Plant is native to southern China, most commonly found in the Yunnan Province, and grows in forests at the foot of the Himalayas. It offers round coin-shaped leaves with a remarkable bright green color and a glossy, waxy sheen. Money Plants like Pilea peperomioides, Pachira aquatica, Crassula ovata (also …
Humans have cultivated the Aloe plant for thousands of years for decorative and homeopathic uses. Aloe is also known as Wonder Plant and has therapeutic advantages. The gel of certain varieties of Aloe can either be applied directly to the skin or used in pills to encourage health and well-being. Aloe develops fully under bright …
With about 28 genera, Bromeliads have hundreds of species, and they are cultivated in a wide range of climates. Bromeliads are low maintenance and drought tolerant, but they have special needs in terms of the potting mixture. Choosing the right potting mixture is essential for the long-term health and growth of your indoor Bromeliad. After …
I am hooked on Cacti at the moment! Strolling around an outdoor market recently, I came across the stunning Mexican Fence Post Cactus. They had a small baby plant in a pot that I just had to buy for my indoor collection. This plant can grow to heights of 20 feet (6m)! So, after a …
While I was buying some organic fertilizer recently at my local farmer’s market, I noticed the most amazing cactus. It looked quite deformed and sad, sitting in a dark spot. I asked the expert about it and was told that it has the strange name of Ming Thing Cactus. Well, the name is quite fitting, …
Spider plants, or Chlorophytum comosum, tick all the boxes to be great houseplants: easy to care for, likes a household environment, resistant to most pests and diseases, looks great. As a bonus, they even help clean the air in your home! There are a few things that can pose problems for your spider plants, causing …