Since I am having such great luck with my cactus plants, I decided to add another one to my collection. Off to the nursery for a stroll around and a cup of tea in the lovely tea garden. I spotted a gorgeous dark emerald green cactus covered with patches of lovely white woolly spines. These …
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The Monstera adansonii is a plant that goes by many names. Five-hole plant, Trailing Split-leaf, Swiss Cheese Vine, and Adanson’s Monstera are other titles this trailing plant is known by. Monstera Adansonii belongs to the same family as the other Monstera. In comparison, this plant has smaller and more perforated leaves and more of a …
Grown in tropical regions of Southeast Asia and America, Peace Lilies are beautiful scented flowering plants. Commonly called closet plants, they have rich green leaves that blossom into beautiful white flowers over time. Due to their captivating appearance, these plants are typically used to decorate indoors of houses and offices. Though simple plants to grow, …
Philodendron “Rojo Congo” is a unique cultivar hybridized in Florida, in keeping with the growing trend amongst home gardeners for tropical aroids suitable for indoor growing. They are very attractive plants adding a touch of luxury, and a dash of the exotic to the indoor space. Philodendron “Rojo Congo” is a cross between Philodendron ”Imperial …
(image credits, IG: plantsofkelsey) Philodendron “Prince of Orange” is a stunning thing of beauty in the world of philodendrons. It belongs to the large Araceae family of tropical forest dwellers. But this specific exotic plant is a hybrid that you won’t find in a natural environment. Tropical gardeners who grow Philodendron “Prince of Orange” all …
Begonia plants are known to grow as tall as twelve inches and have stunning flowers that catch everyone’s attention. This plant is from the Begoniaceae family that has over 1825 species in the subtropics of the old and new world. Although Begonia plants are not difficult to grow, they are considered to be high maintenance …
With about 47 species, Lavenders are low maintenance, hardy plants that bloom for several years. The oil produced from the lavender flowers has medicinal and cosmetic uses. Sometimes this fragrant plant starts wilting despite proper care. This article explains why your Lavender is wilting and how to solve this issue. What Causes Lavender to …
Cacti are great plants for busy plant lovers. They can be grown with little hassle. Cacti and Succulents are often low maintenance because they need less care, water, and food than other houseplants. White spots on cacti, however, are one of the few problems you might have to deal with eventually. What Causes White Spots …
Golden Torch Cactus, or echinopsis spachiana, is a cactus that be found in the South American flora. Nowadays it’s cultivated around the world as a rockery or potted plant. Its spines are approximately 1,5 cm long and it has a cylindrical body. As it grows, the Golden Torch Cactus gets multiple spines, all of them …
(image credits, IG:oohyouplantsy) I have a hide-away in my home that I escape to for some me-time. It is ultra-feminine and all done out in pink. When I saw this stunning pink Tradescantia Tricolor plant at the nursery, I just had to have it! It offers the most glorious shades of pink transforming into a …