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 …
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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 …
How to Propagate Philodendron In Water
Philodendron plants provide homeowners and plant fans with a variety of unique types that grow well in many circumstances. Most people likely use them as a decorative, indoor plant and …
Tips on Propagating a Snake Plant in Water
Sansevierias or the snake plant or mother-in-law’s tongue as it is often called, are available in over 60 different species with different shapes, heights, and variegated leaves as well. These …
Propagating Houseplants in Water (Easy Method)
Propagating houseplants in water is a quick and easy way to expand your houseplant collection. While not all plants will root in a glass or vase of water, most tropical …
How to Propagate a Pothos in Water (Easy Steps)
The pothos is a popular houseplant that requires very little care and thrives under many growing challenges. If you’re interested in a pothos, you may decide to propagate them in …
3 Easy Ways to Propagate Spiderettes
Does your spider plant have a plethora of spiderettes hanging from it? Are you trying to increase the collection of plants that you have in your home or office? Well, …
10 Best Plants to Propagate in Water
Propagating plants in water is an excellent way to expand your garden or to give them as gifts. Many house and outdoor plants make for great propagation candidates since the …
10 Different Types Of Ferns (Plus Growing Tips)
Ferns are an ancient plant, older than almost all other plant life besides moss. Their appearances in the fossil record dates back to nearly 400 million years ago. Ferns can …