Why is My Umbrella Plant Getting Brown Spots?
The umbrella plant is an attractive houseplant also known as the dwarf umbrella tree, parasol plant, and octopus tree. They are popular because they’re easy to take care of for …
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10 Tips on Growing Poinsettia Plants
During the winter months, many gardeners entertain themselves by bringing the outdoors inside. Among potted plants, poinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima) are a popular and intriguing variety. They are available in colors …
Pothos Care: Complete Guide on Growing Pothos
Pothos is a tropical or subtropical vining plant native to Southeast Asia and the western Pacific, where it grows under the canopy in filtered or dappled light. It is a …
Getting My Thanksgiving Cactus to Bloom This Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving Cactus is a well-loved succulent that is native to the tropical forests of Brazil. It can be quite disappointing when this plant fails to bloom, and those who haven’t …
23 Plants that Grow Without Sunlight
If you’re living in a home that doesn’t see a lot of direct sunlight or you are looking for ways to liven up your fluorescent lighting-filled office, then you should …
Philodendron Care: Complete Guide on Growing Philodendron
Native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, philodendron is a genus of plants with approximately 450 species. These climbing or vining plants thrive on the forest floor, …
Umbrella Plant Care: How to Grow Umbrella Plants
One of my favorite plants to grow in my home is the umbrella plant (Schefflera or Heptapleurum). It is a rather large plant that can grow to heights of up to …
Tips on How to Get African Violets to Bloom
African Violets are a much-loved tropical houseplant grown for their attractive blooms. While they are not difficult to grow, they do require a specific growing condition in order to produce …
11 Indoor Plants that Repel Mosquitoes
If you are having an issue with mosquitoes or gnats in your home, it’s understandable why you would not want to constantly spray your home with pesticides. Fortunately, there are …
Secrets to Growing Thick Aloe Vera (Simple Tips)
Aloe Vera has healing properties. You can break off pieces of it and use it as an accelerate for the healing process. It’s also been shown to relieve constipation. And …
Getting Poinsettias to Bloom Year after Year
When you think of holiday plants, poinsettias probably come to mind. This classic plant is well-known for its large flowers in hues of red, pink, yellow, and white. However, did …
Easter Cactus: Tips on Growing an Easter Cactus
The Easter cactus (Schlumbergera gaertneri) is a popular holiday plant that is often confused with the Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera bridgesti) and the Thanksgiving cactus (Schlumbergera truncata). While all three belong …
Is it an Easter, Christmas, or Thanksgiving Cactus?
Holiday cactuses are not the spiny plants that we have in our cactus garden. These cactus plants are epiphytes that originate from the tropical treetops of the rain forests and …
My Christmas Cactus is Rotting? (Solved)
If you’re like most people who purchased a Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera truncate) last year, your holiday season was made brighter by its profusion of colorful blooms. Although you’re undoubtedly looking …
Getting Your Bromeliads to Bloom (Apple Bag Trick)
Bromeliads are in the same family as pineapples, and are grown for their attractive foliage and brightly colored flower stalks. These interesting plants can take over a year before they …
5 Different Types of Money Plants
When we think of money plants, we often think simply of the Chinese money plant, a common variety with the words “money plant” in its name. However, money plants actually …
15 Different Types of Hoyas (Plus Growing Tips)
Almost every plant enthusiast knows or at least has heard about Hoyas, which can be significantly attributed to the fact that they are some of the easy-to-care plants. Known for …
15 Different Types of Jade Plants (Plus Care Tips)
Identified by fleshy green leaves and with over 200 varying species, jade plants have been used as an ornament, a plant grown for decor or aesthetics, and not primarily as …
How to Propagate Monstera in Water (Easy Method)
The split-leaf philodendron (Monstera deliciosa), often just referred to as monstera, is a terrific houseplant to grow if you’re just getting into container gardening. As one plant grows bigger, you’ll …
Why No Blooms? (SOLVED)
Christmas Cactus is a well-loved succulent that is native to the tropical forests of Brazil. 1.Temperature About six to eight weeks before the first buds should be beginning to form …