ZZ, short for Zanzibar or Zamioculcas zamiifolia, are popular plants among indoor gardeners. With close to no maintenance required, ZZ plants offer several benefits. Their ability to thrive in dry conditions, however, doesn’t immunize them against underwatering. ZZs typically require watering only once a month or twice. However, they wish to be completely dried out …
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How to Tell If my String of Hearts Is underwatered? String of Hearts or Ceropegia woodii is a vining plant that can be cared for as a succulent plant. Of African American descent, String of Hearts hails from the Apocynaceae family according to Wisconsin University. These plants are not all leaves. Some of their trails …
African violets, or Saintpaulia ionantha according to the University of Minnesota, are very popular houseplants. Their furry leaves and voluminous purple, pink, white, and blue flowers are quite a sight. While not true violets, they get their name due to their resemblance to violets. These flowers are native to Tanzanian and Kenyan rainforests in East …
Solanum Lycopersicum, aka the tomato, is a flowering plant belonging to the nightshade family according to the University of Florida. They are grown for their edible fruit. For nutritional purposes, though, they are labeled as vegetables. Tomato plants are multi-branched. Not only do they need their space, but also plentiful water. Their scarlet, yellow, green, …
The Snake Plant, often referred to as the Mother-in-law’s tongue has become an increasingly popular option for beginners because of its forgiving nature. They can be recognized by their dark green arrow-shaped leaves which can grow up to eight feet tall. Studies about houseplants show that Snake plants are perfect for clearing the air of …