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There are many beautiful Flowers that Start with H, and we have included the beautiful blooms from all across the world in this list. Check out some stunning flowers that start with D here Flowers that Start with H 1. Hebe Botanical Name: Hebe Type: Perennial Blooming Period: Midsummer to Mid-Autumn Also called the ‘Showy Speedwell’, Hebe belongs to New Zealand’s largest plant genus and has over 90 species. It grows best in bright and indirect light....

There’s a thing about hanging indoor plants. They look cool, offer a visual appeal to the place, and are darn easy to maintain. And what’s more! Using ropes, you can accomplish that. Here are some DIY Rope Plant Hanger Ideas that can allow you to flaunt your indoor planters vertically. Check out our article on fun indoor gardening projects here. DIY Rope Plant Hanger Ideas 1. Simple DIY Rope Plant Hanger Create a simple DIY rope plant hanger and a pot that goes well with it for growing succulents with the help of this tutorial at Make it & Love it!...

If you are a houseplant enthusiast and “they” are an integral of your home decor–you can take inspiration from any of these Indoor Plant Propagation Station Ideas to make one in your home. This will also allow you to root cuttings in the water! Check out our article on indoor plants you can grow from cuttings here Indoor Plant Propagation Station Ideas 1. Glass Bottle Plant Propagators Keep some decorative glass bottles on a tabletop for growing indoor vines in water....

Kalanchoe is one of the most popular succulents because its varieties are low maintenance and available in many types. There are flowering kalanchoes, and then there are kalanchoes with stunning foliage. Check out our article on growing Kalanchoe indoors here Beautiful Kalanchoe Types Flowering Kalanchoes 1. Flower Dust Plant Botanical Name: Kalanchoe pumila This dwarf succulent shrub is an ideal choice for hanging baskets! The whole plant has a coating of waxy white hair & exhibits clusters of violet-pink blooms with yellow anthers....

Anthuriums are known for their showy, exotic flower bracts that come in vibrant shades of red, pink, and white, and often flower year-round. So if your anthurium is not flowering despite producing foliage that appears healthy, it can be very frustrating. Why is my anthurium not flowering? Anthuriums are picky about their environment, and issues like soggy soil or insufficient lighting can prevent them from blooming. Encourage your anthurium to bloom by providing lots of indirect sunlight, proper watering, high humidity, and weekly feeding with diluted phosphorus-rich fertilizer....

Castor, botanically known as Ricinus communis, is a herbaceous perennial plant. It can be grown as an annual or perennial, depending on the weather. USDA Zones — 9 – 11 Propagation Method — Seeds, cuttings Difficulty — Easy Soil Type — Neutral Other names — Castor oil plant, wonder tree, arandi, kege, amanakku, chittamankku, ricin, castorbean, erand, eranda, gandharva hasta, graine de ricin, tangantangan Oil Plant Native to Eastern Africa and India, the castor plant is world’s most poisonous plant....

Click here to learn more about Diatomaceous Earth! 1. Eliminate Gnats You can find these small, winged insects in crammed-up spots like garbage dumps, stale vegetables, overripe fruits, over-watered soil as well as potted plants with decaying soil. Basically, anything wet or damp forms a suitable habitat for these pests. Sometimes when you buy potted plants, they come with a batch of pesky gnats that lay eggs in the soil and feed on algae, fungi and decaying plant matter present in the soil....

For plant lovers who want a touch of tropical beauty in their homes, but don’t want the hassle of dealing with stringent heat and lighting requirements, the Maidenhair fern is a fantastic option to consider. Lets’s start with a summary of maidenhair fern care, before moving onto the detail. How to care for a Maidenhair fern: Maidenhair ferns needs partial to full shade, high humidity, continually moist soil and temperatures of 60-80°F (16-27°C) to thrive....

USDA Zones— Can be grown in all the zones as houseplant Difficulty— Easy Other Names— Malabar chestnut, French Peanut, Guiana chestnut, Provision tree, Saba nut, Monguba, Pumpo, Money tree, Money plant Propagation If you can’t find a potted money tree at the nursery. Growing money tree from seeds and cuttings is possible. However, money tree grown from seed grows slowly so it is better to propagate Pachira Aquatica from cuttings....

Disfigured leaves are upsetting on any plant, but they’re especially unwelcome on houseplants kept for their beautiful foliage. Fungal rust is a common cause of leaf spotting, though there are other reasons, too. Let’s look at why rust spots on leaves happen, how to treat the problem, and the best ways to prevent it from recurring. Causes of rust spots on leaves: Rust is caused by a group of fungi from the Pucciniales order....

Materials Required for this DIY Bird Feeder Old Chandelier Plastic Cups Epoxy Or Strong Adhesive Pliers Spray Paint Washers 1. Get an Old Chandelier Find an old chandelier in your nearby thrift store. Make sure that the design of the chandelier is such that it can hold feeding cups. Also Read: Repurpose Old Chandeliers Into Stunning Chandelier Planters 2. Remove Wiring and Bulbs Put your chandelier on a flat surface and with a plier remove all sorts of wiring and bulbs out of it....

A non-biodegradable litter, plastic bottles put a huge dent in our environment’s health because of their significant carbon footprint. These bottles can take more than 450 years to decompose, which is a long-long time. But you can upcycle and repurpose these bottles into useful things for your home or garden and play a small part in saving the planet. Check out these 100 DIY Plastic Bottle Ideas to use them creatively!...

Sighting a snake in your garden can be a terrifying experience, and to ensure you don’t encounter these venomous reptiles, you can grow some Natural Snake Repellent Plants to repel these serpents! Have a look at the best natural cockroach repellent plants here Natural Snake Repellent Plants 1. West Indian Lemongrass Botanical Name: Cymbopogon citratus This plant belongs to the citrus group of plants and has a strong fragrance, which snakes dislike....

Check out these 20 Stunning Balcony Gardens of May 2022 from Instagram and utilize your porch in style! Here are the stunning balcony garden Ideas of April 2022 from Instagram Stunning Balcony Gardens of May 2022 from Instagram 1. Vegetable and Flowers along the Balcony Railing A post shared by Jo (@vintagevegelover) Check out some DIY railing planters for a beautiful balcony garden here 2. Large Balcony Garden with a Comfy Couch and an Umbrella A post shared by Kati (@salbeigruen_living)...

Take a sustainable step toward home decor and try out some Creative Ideas to Use Old Windows in Home & Garden. They are all stunning and easy to complete. Check out some Front Door Decor Ideas here 1. Make a Mini Window-Based Flower House A mini window-based flower house will help you display your favorite specimens in style. Learn the steps here. 2. Repurpose an Old Window and Drawer into a Planter A creative idea to display a mini strawberry garden or whatever you like!...

Symbolic of the birth month, birth flowers are celebratory blooms with special meanings. Learn about these July Birth Flowers and Their Meanings to know what are the birth month flowers for July and what these blossoms stand for. Learn about the Birth Month Flowers with Meanings here July Birth Flowers and Their Meanings 1. Water Lily Botanical Name: Nymphaeaceae Water Lilies are either tropical, with large and fragrant blooms that are both day and night blooming, or hardy, which are day blooming and only bear half as many flowers as their tropical counterparts....

Unlike their close cousins’ Calathea, there aren’t many Types of Stromanthe available. To make it a little easy for you, we have included the best ones in the article! Here are the best types of creeping inch plant you can grow Best Types of Stromanthe Stromanthe stromanthoides, Stromanthe ramosissima, and Stromanthe boliviana are also some of the popular varieties but as they cannot be grown indoors, we have not included them on this list....

There are a lot of banana peel uses in the garden that can help your plants grow better. To make it easy for you, we have the Best Ways To Use Dried Banana Peels as a Fertilizer! Check out some amazing Banana Peel uses in the garden here Best Ways To Use Dried Banana Peels as a Fertilizer Before you read the recipes, do you know BANANA PEELS contain 42% Potassium?...

Originating from deep in the forests of Japan and China, Aspidistra Elatior or as it’s often referred to, the Cast Iron Plant, is ideal for anyone looking for a low maintenance houseplant. This elegant, hardy plant thrives where many other house plants struggle. This article will teach you all you need to know about Cast Iron plant care, to keep yours thriving year after year. Appearance The plant itself comes from the Asparagacae family....

Sapodilla is a tropical evergreen tree, cultivated in many countries for export. This tree can be grown in home gardens and containers as well. You can also plant this exotic fruit tree by following the Growing Sapodilla Tree and Care tips given in this article. Let’s read in detail How to Grow a Sapodilla Tree! Botanical Name: Manilkara zapota Soil pH: 6.0-8.0 USDA Zone 4-11 Common Names: Naseberry, chikoo, chiku, dilly...