You work hard to ensure your plant babies receive the proper care and attention each and every day. Why not take the opportunity to showcase your hard work for all to enjoy? When it comes to displaying your plants, shelves and stands are a stunning addition to any home. They help plants reach those brilliant …
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Aloe or Aloe vera is a tropical succulent and a trendy low-maintenance plant. It’s an indoor gardening favorite with cheerful, thick green leaves that pour over the edges of its container. Plus, you can also cultivate it outdoors in zones 10 to 12 to add a stunning accent to your landscape! With its easy requirements …
Having an African violet in your home is a wonderful way to add color and velvety beauty, but one of the most common issues faced by owners is why their violets are not blooming. Not seeing flowers may lead you to worry that something might be wrong with your plant, but fortunately, there could be …
While mostly linked to Chinese culture and feng shui, lucky bamboo is native to the African country, Cameroon. Although it looks like bamboo and goes by the name, it isn’t bamboo at all. It is a dracaena plant (Dracaena sanderiana) and its quirky look, toughness, mysticism, and affordability all add to its appeal as a …
The majesty palm, or Ravenea rivularis, is a tropical plant that comes from the rainforest regions in Madagascar. This plant is a common favorite due to its symmetry and big leaves, as well as its bright green foliage. Being a tropical plant, it prefers climates and hardiness zones that are warmer (zones between 10a and …
Bamboo is a dramatic plant belonging to the Poaceae family of grasses. They are vigorous growers that can add texture and brilliance to your space. When growing bamboo at home, you can choose stems of varying height, color, and foliage type. They are also broadly classified into running (spreading) and clumping (non-spreading) varieties. Bamboo looks …
Houseplants may have extra protection from the outdoor elements, they are not, however, immune to pests! Houseplant pests come from differing sources, like when an outdoor plant moves indoors, or when a houseplant is new from the nursery. The best protection against common houseplant pests is a healthy and well-cared-for plant, but even then sometimes …
Houseplants are great additions to your home and even better if you don’t have to worry about watering them frequently. Learn more about great houseplants that are low maintenance and don’t need much water to thrive. Burro’s Tail Native to Mexico, the burro’s tail is a succulent that has long cascading stems attached to fleshy …
If you notice round bumps and a shiny, sticky fluid on the stems and leaves of your houseplant, it probably has scale insects. Scales are tiny pests that often go unnoticed until they multiply in large quantities.  So, what to do if your houseplant gets scale insects? Don’t worry — this guide gives you a step-by-step procedure for …
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Are your orchid leaves drooping and struggling to stay alive? If so, you’re far from alone. Many orchid owners face this problem at some point in their journey. While there are many reasons why you have droopy orchid leaves, here are some common root causes and practical solutions for each so that you can get …