Growing Painted Leaf Begonia (Rex Begonia)
Rex Begonia, also known as the painted leaf begonia or fancy leaf begonia, is a tropical perennial famous for its large, multicolored leaves. The outer edges of the leaf are …
Houseplants
Clivia Plant: Tips for Growing Beautiful Clivia Plants
Clivia is a beautiful flowering plant in the Amaryllis family which are native to South Africa. Their name was derived from Lady Charlotte Florentina Clive. They are gorgeous, visually desirable …
6 Tips to Get Rid of Fungus Gnats
Are you tired and annoyed of fungus gnats? In this guide, we go through some tips on how to get rid of fungus gnats for good! What are Fungus Gnats …
10 Beautiful Flowering Succulents
When it comes to my garden, I have always had an easy time growing any type of flowers that I wanted to grow. On the front side of my house, …
Best Pots for African Violets
So, you are growing African violets, and you want to plant some in pots around your home. There are a lot of different plant pot options to choose from, but …
20 Different African Violet Varieties (With Photos)
If you are interested in growing African violets, you will find that there are a number of different varieties that are easy to grow. Most of them prefer to grow …
Best African Violet Soil Mix
African violets can be difficult to grow when you are not prepared to give them the best care. Some of the care that you need to be aware of includes …
Different Types of Croton Plants
Croton plants come in more than 100 varieties. Its leaves, which shapes may vary, come in all colors of autumn: red, yellow, green, copper, orange, brown, pink and ivory. The …
Calathea Plant Care Guide: Tips for Growing
Over the years, I have seen these tropical plants around the offices that I have worked in, the hotels that I have stayed at, and even in some homes that …
Goldfish Plant Guide: How to Grow and Care for Goldfish Plants
Columnea gloriosa, better known as the goldfish plant, derives its name from the orange blossoms that many say look like goldfish. This plant is usually grown in a hanging basket. …
Cyclamen Plant: How to Grow and Care for Cyclamen Plants
The cyclamen plant is a tubular that is native to the Greek Islands of Turkey and some parts of Europe. They can also be called Persian violet and Sowbread. These …
Peperomia (Radiator Plants): How to Grow and Care Guide
The peperomia is a beautiful houseplant that grows naturally in South Africa and some parts of Africa. In the rest of the world, this plant is grown as a houseplant …
Fiddle Leaf Fig Care: Guide on Growing Fiddle-Leaf Fig
Have you ever seen a thriving fiddle leaf fig tree and thought that you would love to have a plant like that in your home? Of course you have, especially …
15 Beautiful and Fragrant Houseplants
Decorating your home with plants and flowers is a wonderful thing. Incorporating the beauty of nature into your space will always bring a sense of accomplishment, especially when you take …
Hobbit Jade Plant Guide: Tips on How to Grow
A more diminutive variety of the jade plant, Crassula ovata (Hobbit Jade) is a succulent plant that grows up to three feet tall. The stubby, 2-inch green leaves are tubular …
18 Easy to Grow Houseplants for Beginners
Not everyone has a green thumb right away. Gardening takes a bit of practice to perfect and keep your plants alive, so if you are inexperienced, you may not want …
10 Lucky Plants For your Home and Garden
We all need a little bit of luck in our lives, some people get their luck from a rabbit’s foot or a horseshoe, but the first thing that I think …
How to Grow and Care for Strawberry Begonia
How to Grow Strawberry Begonia Though it is not a true begonia or even a kind of strawberry, the strawberry begonia is a popular houseplant. It is native to Japan, South Korea …
10 Plants That Can Help You Fall Asleep at Night
Do you have difficulties falling to sleep at night? Insomnia that keeps you awake for hours at a time is not fun. Some nights you might toss and turn endlessly, …
Jade Plants – Tips on Growing Jade Plants
When I was a child, I was fascinated by my grandmother’s Jade Plant (Crassula ovata). She had placed it next to a window at the top of the second floor …