It comes with good luck and brings forth prosperity. That is what some cultures believe about jade plants. Whether or not this is true, these plants are still a catch with their beautiful, gem-like leaves and striking star-shaped flowers. They are surely worthy of a spot, maybe even an entire shelf, in our homes. What […]
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House plants used to be small and light since they were usually brought in to already small and limited indoor spaces. However, as people became more enthusiastic about greening the indoors, bigger spaces were allotted for plants. Plant aesthetics have become part of interior designs and for the modern, trendy gardeners, big-leafed monsteras (such as
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Some would say that the best part of a plant is the flowers because they are often different in shape and color, particularly since they are what helps the plant attract pollinators and humans included. So it may seem ironic that most indoor plants rarely bloom and if they do, it’s because they were given
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What comes to mind when one hears the word fig is the tender and sweet teardrop-shaped fruit that comes from a tree of the same name. It is actually the general term for a big group of plants, many of which are grown as houseplants. They adapt well to the indoor environment, each species with
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Trailing and hanging plants have become trendy these days. Vines that drape by the window and spill over shelves are popular among modern house plant growers and one of their go-to plants is the pothos (also known as Epipremnum aureum). Growing pothos is a no-brainer, it does not demand close attention and is very easy
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Aloes are a widely grown species of ornamental plants. They are prized among gardeners for their thick, fleshy foliage, and brilliantly colored inflorescence. What Plant is an Aloe? Aloes got their name from the Arabic word “Alloeh” which means “shining bitter substance”, pertaining to the aloe gel. These succulent plants originated in the Arabian Peninsula.
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Tropical plants are considered as some of the best ones to grow as houseplants, not just because of their adaptability to indoor settings but also because of the unique extravagant flair they bring into a room that no other common house plants possess. A favorite among these beautiful tropical plants is the Aechmea (also known
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Calatheas are ornamental plants from the family Amaranthaceae. The name, Calathea, came from the Greek word ‘kalathos’ which means ‘basket’, pertaining to the plants’ inflorescence. Like most members of the Amaranthaceae family, Calatheas are native to South America where they can be found growing naturally in most tropical forests. The leaves are used by native
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Adiantum is the genus under the fern family commonly referred to as the Maidenhair fern. The scientific name was derived from the Greek word adiantos meaning “unwetted” owing to the fact that the leaves of the plant repel water (1). There are over 200 Adiantum species, many of which have been cultivated for a variety
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Flowers make a garden or the interior of a home more attractive and alive. May it is on a growing plant or a water-filled vase, flowers provide vibrant colors and remarkable structures that turn any space stylistic but still natural. Each plant bears its own unique flowers and one of the most valued flowers with
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