Every year when the festive season comes around, small Norfolk Island pines become available, often bedecked in glitter and ornaments, or even painted. They usually survive for a few weeks before slowly dying away. With the right care, however, these tiny Christmas trees can live for many years as fantastic houseplants. Read on to learn […]
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The parlor palm (Chamaedorea elegans) is one of the most popular ornamental palm species in the world. This compact species is great for beginners and ideally suited to indoor growth. Not only does it add a vibrant, tropical atmosphere to your indoor space, but it is a known air-purifier too! Read on to learn how
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The nerve plant (Fittonia albivenis) is an amazing houseplant that is grown for its vividly marked leaves. The contrast created by the brightly colored leaf venation is what really makes these miniature plants stand out. Although their specific name means ‘white veins’, there are several varieties available in cultivation with a range of different colors.
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Air plants are remarkable in that they do not grow rooted in the soil like most plants. These epiphytes do have roots, but these are used to anchor the plants to another plant or other object, rather than to absorb water and nutrients. This makes placing them in the home as an indoor plant an
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Air plants of the Tillandsia genus are such unusual plants that we tend to think they don’t need what all plants require: light, water, nutrients, and air. Unfortunately, the only plants that do not need any light are the type that is made out of plastic. Read this short guide to learn more about the
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The sky plant (Tillandsia ionantha), is probably the most popular air plant species in the world. These miniature epiphytes are famously adaptable and can be grown in a number of different ways in the home. Growing and caring for them can be very easy once you understand their needs. Read on to learn everything you
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Air plants of the Tillandsia genus make some of the most fascinating and unique house plants of all. There are over 600 different species in the genus, and a large number of them are available everywhere from department stores to specialized nurseries all over the world. With such a bewildering range of species, however, picking
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If you crave that tropical paradise look in your home, a miniature palm tree could be the perfect showpiece. The majesty palm (Ravenea rivularis) is a beautiful tropical palm that can be grown indoors, even though a full grown majesty palm is a rather challenging houseplant. Read on to learn how to keep these plants
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The miracle berry is a really fun plant. It’s not your typical houseplant, but with a bright and sunny spot, you can certainly grow this fruiting plant indoors. Read on to learn how to grow and care for this miraculous shrub. The miracle berry plant (Synsepalum dulcificum) is an evergreen shrub that produces attractive glossy
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The showy medinilla (Medinilla magnifica) is easily one of the most impressive houseplants when seen in full bloom. In fact, this tropical evergreen is no slouch when it comes to attractive foliage either. It can be a little demanding in its environmental needs, but this plant is certainly worth the effort. Read to learn all
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