The houseplant industry has plants that become stars, then fade after fifteen minutes of fame. Cast Iron plants are one variety that, despite being well-liked in the nineteenth century (due to tolerating low light and poor air quality in smoky parlors), has distinguished itself in lasting fame. Due to being extremely hardy and tough, this … Read more
Despite its great ornamental value, pothos is not a safe plant to keep around birds. All Epipremnum and Scindapsus cultivars contain toxic calcium oxalate crystals. They won’t kill your pet bird but can make it severely ill if eaten. Here’s what you need to know if you’re keeping pothos plants in your home, bird cage, … Read more
The philodendron family, which includes anthuriums, prefers moist, humid, warm circumstances to dry and chilly ones. Numerous anthurium varieties exist, but only three are appropriate for growing as an indoor houseplant. These three feature broad, arrow-shaped leaves on thin stalks: Anthurium andraeanum Anthurium scherzerianum Anthurium guatemala We’ll cover some other varieties and give you Anthurium … Read more
Most Chinese evergreen (Aglaonema commutatum) plants are small, low-growing, and have crowded leaves formed near the soil’s surface on short stalks. The less frequent and hence more elusive Aglaonema pseudo-bracteatum has a branching habit and is significantly less widespread. The ability of the Chinese evergreen to thrive in low light conditions makes it a popular plant. Avoid … Read more
This exotic floral houseplant, native to tropical South America, is also one of the hardiest. Its foliage ranges in color from light gray to dark red and is highly coarse and edged with quite sharp spines. The plant is known as an “urn plant” because its overlapping, recurving leaves naturally form a waterproof urn shape. … Read more
The soil is where plants are grown. It is made up of little fragments of rock broken off of mountains and other bigger rocks, together with a few pieces of extinct plant and animal life. Here, dissolved nutrients are absorbed by plant roots and transformed into the plant’s stems, leaves, flowers, and fruit. The following … Read more
One of the main reasons pothos enjoys such great popularity is the fact its leaves come in a wide range of shapes, colors, and patterns. But pothos plants also use their leaves to communicate their needs to us. You’ve probably wondered: why does my pothos look sad? What does it mean when pothos leaves turn … Read more
Are the leaves of your pothos plant turning brown, black, or developing dry, crispy edges? Or perhaps you found brown spots on the leaves, and you’re not sure what they mean? Pothos leaves turn brown or black for several reasons. But unlike yellowing leaves, which can be a typical sign of old age, brown or … Read more
We’ll discuss the five most common ways to propagate a succulent plant and answer the question, “how long does it take to propagate succulents?.” We will organize the processes from the quickest to the slowest. The Short Answer: How Long Does It Take To Propagate Succulents? Propagating succulents typically takes 3-6 weeks for roots to … Read more
Calathea exotica is a low-maintenance tropical plant that only needs occasional watering and doesn’t need a lot of sunlight. However, it is essential to note that it does not like to be overwatered, so proper care is vital for its growth. There’re several ways to care for your calathea exotica plant, some of which are … Read more
