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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Begonia is a genus and common name of flowering plants from the family Begoniaceae. Begonias are believed to have originated in Brazil, but some are also found earlier in Mexico and even China. The name “Begonia” was given by a Franciscan Monk who named it after Michel Begon, a former governor of Haiti. What is
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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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One of the most popular landscaping flowers in the United States, the azalea flower is often chosen for bouquets, centerpieces, and other kinds of floral decorations as well. Closely related to the rhododendron, this flower gives any occasion a magical, elegant air. Whether you are giving in the azalea flower to someone on their birthday
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It’s a bird, it’s a plane… no, it’s the Bird of Paradise flower! This gorgeous flower is aptly named. Seeing one can cause you to stop dead in your tracks, your breath taken away by the flower’s delicate beauty. This tropical plant is quite the sight to behold, and if you’ve ever seen one, you
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When you see a plumeria flower, what comes to mind? For most people, images of the tropical shores of Hawaii flood their vision. After all, these flowers seem to grow everywhere on the Haiwaain islands! You might be surprised to hear that the plumeria is a flower that’s not native to Hawaii at all. In
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Though not one of the most common flowers you might see growing in a garden, the edelweiss flower (Leontopodium nivale) is nonetheless a lovely, unique bloom that is worth giving to a loved one. The edelweiss flower is most revered in regions like Germany, Switzerland, and Austria – but it doesn’t matter how far you
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