African Violets have been one of the top choices as indoor plants for decades! With the right care and attention, Growing African Violet is easy! They also come in a wide range of flowers and types! Check out some amazing purple flower plants here! Size and Appearance The range of flowers and color forms of African Violet are too many to choose from! Their sizes are divided under the following....
If you want an eye-catching and colorful plant that’s easy to grow and stays compact, then read to know How to Grow and Care for Silver Squill. Botanical Name: Ledebouria socialis Common Name: Silver squill, Wood hyacinth, Leopard lily Here are the best silver satin pothos pictures Silver Squill Plant Information With lance-shaped, silvery leaves and green leopard spots, this houseplant looks amazing with purple undersides and silver spots. The teardrop-shaped bulbs that form on maturity make this plant more unique....
The poinsettia is a beautiful blooming house plant, which is particularly popular during the holiday season, where it is a wonderful addition to festive home decoration. Poinsettias will provide a colorful display for several months if cared for correctly. This article will outline how to choose and care for a poinsettia plant correctly to enable you to enjoy them for as long as possible. Hints And Tips For Choosing A Poinsettia At The Store Examine your poinsettia carefully before purchasing, as this will ensure that you pick a healthy plant that will thrive and provide color in your home for as long as possible....
Don’t compromise your love for plants if you don’t have a budget for them. There are quite a lot of ways to have them without breaking the bank. Let’s have a look at the Tricks to Get Free Indoor Plants. Check out indoor plants that grow from seeds here How to Get Free Indoor Plants 1. Ask Your Neighbors If your neighbors are moving out, you can ask them to give old or extra plants to you....
What Are Cashews? Cashews are seeds that grow at the base of the cashew apple on the cashew tree (Anacardium occidentale). The seeds are of kidney shape, wrapped under two layers of hard crust (walls), harvested by hand. The seeds have two shells or walls; between these walls, phenolic resin urushiol exists, a toxic substance, also found in poison oak and poison ivy. It is removed during the processing. Due to this reason, you will never find them for sale in their shell form....
Dracaena fragrans, more commonly known as the Corn Plant is a hugely popular houseplant due to its attractive appearance and easy care requirements. Although more resilient than many houseplants, if your Corn Plant has brown tips, you are not alone. There are a number of reasons why this can happen, and it does take a little detective work to identify and fix the problem. Why Does My Corn Plant Have Brown Tips?...
Snake plants (Sansevieria trifasciata) have a reputation for being very hardy. That’s probably why they’re a familiar sight in many homes. But even the toughest plants have their limits, and one sign of a problem is brown tips on snake plant leaves. Why does your snake plant have brown tips on the leaves? Brown tips on a snake plant are most often due to; Inconsistent or improper wateringOver-Chlorinated WaterExcessive Direct Sunlight And HeatCold StressExcess FertilizerLow humidityPest infestation These “indestructible” plants are supposed to be so easy to care for, but they won’t thrive or look their best unless you provide the right conditions for them....
If you want to include a mini water feature in your garden or homes, then try growing these Small Water Plants for Mini Container Water Gardens. Learn how to create a container water garden here Small Water Plants for Mini Container Water Gardens 1. Hyacinth Botanical Name: Eichhornia crassipes Water hyacinth is a wild floating plant that beautifully roams on the surface of the water. It offers a rosette of round waxy, leathery, glossy green leaves attached in spongy stalks and dark feathery roots suspended in the water below the floating plant....
If you want small green specimens for coffee tables or shelves, then check out these Best Rhaphidophora Varieties! These Mini Monsteras are stunning! Have a look at the Best Types of Monstera Adansonii Varieties here Best Rhaphidophora Varieties 1. Rhaphidophora tetrasperma ‘variegata’ Popular as mini Monstera and Monstera ginny, it produces deeply serrated foliage with rhombic holes near the midrib. This variety looks like a miniature version of monstera deliciosa, making it perfect for small spaces....
These beautiful Indoor Plants with Coin-Shaped Leaves not only look good but also attract good luck and money! Grow them today for a chance to change your fortune! Find out pretty succulents that attract money here Indoor Plants with Coin-Shaped Leaves 1. Chinese Money Plant Botanical Name: Pilea peperomoides This beautiful plant is admired for its round green coin-shaped leaves. It is also considered a symbol of good luck and friendship....
Growing edible plants in a vertical garden not only saves a lot of space but also lets you enjoy a fresh harvest even if you live in urban apartments. Get inspired by these DIY Herb Wall Ideas and create a similar setup in your home. Have a look at some creative indoor herb gardens from Instagram here DIY Herb Wall Ideas 1. Herb Hanging Garden with Ropes You can grow herbs by cutting sections in wooden planks suspended with ropes....
Romanticize the idea where you are spending time with your loved one in your garden, stargazing at the sky, and sipping a glass of wine? If you do, then you are in for a treat! We have some fantastic DIY Outdoor Bed Projects & Ideas that you cannot miss! Check out our article on old wooden boards used to create brilliant vertical gardens here 1. Swinging Daybed Hang a daybed made by using wooden boards, screws, rope, spray paint, and some other supplies in your garden....
These DIY Outdoor Heated Dog House Ideas for Winters are the best ways to keep a man’s best friend warm on those cold nights! Have a look at the best outdoor cat house ideas here DIY Outdoor Heated Dog House Ideas for Winters 1. Warm Dog House Protect your dog from frostbites with this warm dog house. Insulate the walls with cedar chips, and straw bedding to keep away the chilly drafts....
1. Selecting Containers Most of the herbs grow well in shallow pots, but there are herbs like dill, cilantro, and lavender that needs 3 – 5 gallon sized containers. Be careful about the drainage too and always check the drainage holes. Play with the container types and experiment; you can use window boxes, small DIY containers, hanging baskets, homemade planters. Also Read: How to Start a Container Vegetable Garden 2. Choosing the Best Location While most of the herbs can be grown in the partially shaded spot the amount of direct sunlight is very vital for their growth....
One of the most difficult things about caring for house plants is knowing when to water them. It’s all too easy to water them too much or too little while trying so hard to nurture and care for them. This article is going to teach you how to tell when a houseplant needs water, rather than watering on a schedule and hoping for the best. 8 ways to tell when a houseplant needs water:...
Wondering if ‘cardening’ is possible? The answer is, yes, if you keep a few guidelines in mind! There are some Plants You Can Grow in Car to make for a mini green environment inside. Check out some old car garden art ideas here Can Plants Survive in a Car? Plants in a car can survive only if you are completely aware of some simple requirements. During summertime, your car could easily become too hot when parked or just sitting in the garage....
Turmeric is a golden spice with a warm, bitter taste and a slight mustard aroma but incomparable to anything. It is also known as Indian saffron due to its yellow color and has a long history of medicinal as well as culinary uses in India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand, and many other Asian countries. Because of excessive commercialization, most turmeric products are adulterated or sold in inferior quality, which is why it’s a clever idea to grow your own....
Carpenter bees reside in the fascia boards, porches, and wooden decks by digging tunnels in them. While these pests don’t eat the wood instead they use the place as a nest and can be quite a nuisance if you don’t get rid of them. If you’re looking for methods on How to Get Rid of Carpenter Bees Naturally then here are some best ways! Check out our article on how to get rid of Crane Flies here How Destructive Are Carpenter Bees Although carpenter bees are not harmful, female bees can sting but only if you annoy them....
Here are some top tips and tricks on How to Grow a Big Poinsettia as a Tree to help you have this wonderful plant as a focal point in your room or garden! Learn Growing Poinsettias from Cuttings here Choose the Right Poinsettia If you want to grow poinsettia as a tree, then keep in mind that not all varieties can be trained to grow tall. For the unique tree-like look, go for large and vigorous cultivars like ‘Prestige Maroon,’ ‘Viking Red,’ ‘Freedom White,’ White Wonder,’ J’adore Pink,’ Santa Claus Pink,’ Visions of Grandeur, and ‘Monet Twilight....
We have some great pictures for you where you can see How Your Favorite Houseplants Look Like in the Wild! Have a look! Here are some great pictures of Indoor Jungle Here’s How Your Favorite Houseplants Look Like in the Wild 1. Fern A post shared by @abide_athome Botanical Name: Tracheophyta 2. Philodendron A post shared by NEW ACC of galerihijauku25 (@galerihijau.25) Botanical Name: Philodendron pedatum 3. Pothos A post shared by GrowSome (@growsomeonline)...
