Ficus elastica (The Rubber Tree) is related to banyan trees. In its natural habitat, it can exceed the height of 100 feet, but in pots, it’s quite manageable and grows up to 6-10 feet tall. More than being a manageable plant, there’re many Rubber Plant Benefits when you grow it indoors, and some of them are listed below: 1. Inexpensive to Grow The rubber plant is not expensive, a good thing if you’re on a budget....
It is always best to choose the right kind of air-purifying plants for your home garden that can help you to detoxify the air in the living areas. Here are the Best Air Purifying Succulents you can add to your rooms that are also very easy to maintain! Find out the best plants for your bedroom here Why You Must Include Succulents Indoors? Growing succulents indoors is a smart way to clean the air because of several advantages:...
The stately Alocasia wentii is equally striking as a jungle backdrop or an exotic centerpiece. Though it is one of the easier varieties of Alocasia, it’s still not a beginner’s plant. Let’s review everything you need to know about Alocasia wentii care to keep your plant thriving and avoid the pitfalls. Alocasia wentii likes bright indirect light, high humidity, damp, well-draining soil, and temperatures of 55-86ºF (13-30ºC). It’s a heavy feeder that does well when slightly rootbound....
With a plethora of health benefits, cluster beans find their place in the staples of South Asian Countries, majorly India and Pakistan. Learn How to Grow Cluster Beans and include this tasty veggie in your organic vegetable garden! Learn about Growing Garbanzo Beans here Cluster Beans Plant Profile Native to West Africa, Cluster beans or Guars was subdued in India, also considered as its origin. The country produces 80% of the world’s demand....
Fragrant, delicate, and exotic – there is so much to love about the vining, twining jasmine plant. If you’re looking for a delightful plant to grow indoors, look no further. Jasmine is the decorative indoor plant you have been looking for. Many gardeners shy away from growing jasmine indoors, as they believe it will be too challenging a task. On the contrary, jasmine is not difficult to grow inside if the proper growing conditions are provided....
Snake plants can grow to an impressive height of well over 4 feet tall if you let them, and the plant will spread outwards as new leaves sprout up from the rhizome below the soil. At some point, you may have to tidy things up, and it’s important to know how to prune a snake plant correctly, to keep your plant in good health and looking well. How to prune a snake plant: Inspect the plant for signs of damage or poor health....
Sea Shell Planter Ideas 1. Succulents are planted in a large shell and filled with tiny gravels. 2. Tuck an air plant into the shell opening and lightly mist once a month. The plant should not be forced into the shell, but rather loosely positioned to allow for good air circulation. Read more on Yankee magazine. 3. “Little Jewels” succulents planted in a big clam shell. You can also use faux plants instead of real ones....
If your love for indoor gardening is ever-growing, then have a look at these Really Cute Tabletop Garden DIYs for 2021 and make one for yourself! Have a look at some amazing Tabletop centerpieces here Really Cute Tabletop Garden DIYs for 2021 1. DIY Biosphere Make a cute ecosphere in a glass container, using colored gravels, moss ball, mystery snail, and one ghost shrimp. Details are here. 2. A Mini Greenhouse This mini greenhouse, made from Square Balsa-wood dowel, will be a center of attraction on tables and perfect for growing some small plants....
Your home and garden are the places where you can be you and creative. Insanely creative. You can add a whim there by doing something unique, by following one of these ideas. Have a look at the easy to make diy planter hacks here Insanely Creative Planter Ideas from Household Items 1. Chandelier Planter Have an old chandelier? Don’t throw it away. Repurpose it to make a beautiful planter and grow trailing plants in it....
Prayer plant offers fantastic colors with patterns on its foliage that can add an instant appeal to the decor. Have a look at some awesome Pictures of Maranta Houseplant from Instagram and get inspired! Check out our article on the best types of prayer plant here Awesome Pictures of Maranta Houseplant from Instagram 1. Lemon Lime Maranta A post shared by sami 💚 (@plentiplanties) 2. Silver Feather Maranta A post shared by Evan Bean (@practical....
Have a look at the best Balcony Garden Pictures of April 2021 from around the world and get global while stylizing your balcony! Here are the awesome pictures of the Balcony garden from March 2021 Balcony Garden Pictures of April 2021 from Instagram 1. Lights, Plants, and Furniture A post shared by Home Decor Chit.Chat ♡ (@home.decor.chit.chat) 2. Climbing Plants and Flowers A post shared by Citron & gingembre (@roses_et_gingembre)...
Small houseplants are a great idea for so many reasons. They can be positioned almost anywhere, will brighten even the tiniest corner, and their small size means you can have the opportunity to grow a larger range of plants in a small space. This article is going to discuss some of my favorite small indoor plants that I know you will love. 1. Painted-Leaf Begonia (Begonia Rex) With flamboyant foliage and compact growth, Rex Begonias are an ideal small houseplant, and one that will always stand out when displayed in your home....
Planting drought-tolerant plants is an excellent idea if you live in an area with unfavorable weather and water scarcity. They become less thirsty, stay resilient, and can survive in dry soil. If you like the idea, here are some of the Best Drought Tolerant Plants you can easily grow! Best Drought Tolerant Plants 1. Agave Botanical Name: Agave USDA Zones: 5-11 Agaves store water in their thick foliage, and this makes them live without it for long....
Want to keep your plants healthy and productive? Here’re the 5 essential ways to do this. Learn more! One of the most satisfying things to do is to have a healthy and productive garden. In fact, gardening has a lot of benefits. Greenery can keep away negative vibes that ruin your mood. 1. Right soil is what you need Obviously, you can’t have plants growing healthy and productive if you don’t have right soil....
Clusia rosea features beautiful dark olive green, leathery leaves with a somewhat elliptical shape. But that is not what it is known for–You can write on it, and that’s why it’s called an ‘Autograph Tree.’ It is also prized for absorbing Co2 at night, which makes it a great houseplant. If you too want to grow it, here’s all the information you need on Autograph Tree Care Indoors. Botanical Name: Clusia rosea...
Vegetable Scrap DIY Organic Fertilizer Wouldn’t it be amazing if you could make liquid fertilizer from vegetable and fruit scraps? Well, now you can. This DIY organic fertilizer recipe will teach you how to do it. What Nutrition this Vegetable Scrap Fertilizer will Provide It completely depends on the ingredients you’re adding. For example, if your fertilizer includes banana peels, they’re rich in phosphorus and potassium. Tea leaves and coffee grounds are great sources of nitrogen, and egg shells are rich in calcium and other trace elements....
Arrowhead Plant, also called African Evergreen and Nephthytis, is an easy to care for houseplant with few problems. It’s perfect for the beginner or black-thumb gardener who desires indoor greenery without having to fuss too much over its care. Before I go into detail, here’s a quick summary. How to care for an arrowhead plant: Arrowhead plants should be planted in well draining, acidic soil, and kept in humid conditions at temperatures of 60°F to 85°F....
Mealybugs are not only the most common sap-feeding pests, but they’re also known for virus transmission. Find How to Get Rid of Mealybugs Easily in the article below. Learn how to improve your garden soil for free here Where Do Mealy Bugs Come From? Mealybugs thrive in warm and humid weather. They overwinter themselves and spread through previously infested plants when the temperature warms up again. Also, their honeydew excretion promotes the sooty mold fungus on the affected areas of plants....
Are you looking for ways to attract different birds to your yard? With this easy to make DIY Hanging Bird Water Feeder, you’d be able to do so with just a handful of supplies! Required Materials Plier Wooden board Bottle Wires Screw and bolt Plastic saucer Glue gun Drill machine Steps by Step Guide for Making a Hanging Bird Water Feeder 1. Glue Bottle Cap with Plastic Saucer Paste the bottle cap in the middle of a plastic saucer using a glue gun, as shown in the image....
See that sucker there on the picture? Suckers are secondary branches that grow in the joints of existing branches. Always, pinch them off! How does this tomato tip help? Suckers take energy away from your tomato plants. No tomatoes form on sucker branches. So, it’s best to remove them from tomato plants. You can also do this with eggplants. Also Read: How to Grow an Eggplant Ine June 10, 2020 At 11:14 am...
