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If you’re looking to add a touch of the tropics to your indoor garden, look no further than the cat palm. This popular houseplant, with its lush green fronds and easy-going nature, is a fantastic choice for both beginner plant parents and seasoned green thumbs. But how do you ensure your cat palm thrives? Let’s […]
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Have you ever stumbled upon a plant that immediately sparks your curiosity? If not, let me introduce you to the rabbit’s foot fern. This unique houseplant, with its lush green fronds and peculiar, furry rhizomes, is a delightful addition to any indoor garden. But what exactly makes it a favorite among plant enthusiasts? Let’s unravel […]
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The string of nickels, which belongs to the succulent family, is recognized for its natural and impressive beauty. It resembles a nickel coin in terms of its shape. This easy-to-care-for succulent, which you will learn more about upon reading this article, features small round leaves that often trail wonderfully from hanging baskets. Quick Facts About […]
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The unique bird of paradise strelitzia is a low-maintenance plant that can beautify your home. A native plant from South Africa, it is one of the most popular tropical plants to date. This tropical plant boasts of its large and beautiful foliage and bright orange flowers resembling a bird. Let’s delve deeper into the amazing […]
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Ficus Tineke is a variegated Rubber Tree initially from Asia, specifically the South and Southeast regions. It can be described as a close relative of Ficus Elastica. These two plants are often mistaken, although they have visible and pretty noticeable differences. The main difference that separates these two is leaf color. Ficus Elastica has dark […]
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With the colorful foliage of rex begonia as well as the ease in caring and maintaining it, it is no longer surprising to see it being one of the most popular and interesting indoor plants available right now. It is very easy to maintain and cultivate even with its exotic looks. Let’s familiarize ourselves with […]
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Are you in search of evergreen houseplants that are quick and easy to grow and care for whether you are a beginner or an expert in gardening? Then the Monstera Adansonii species, otherwise called the Swiss cheese vine and monkey mask plant is an incredible choice. What is the Monstera Adansonii plant species exactly and […]
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Formerly recognized as Senecio radicans, Curio radicans (or more popular as string of bananas at present), is one of the nicest trailing succulents you can easily grow as houseplants. You can grow one provided there is sufficient light indoors. These succulents are also great alternatives to the famous string of pearls. Let’s delve deeper into […]
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Are you planning to care for a low-maintenance houseplant indoors? Then the lucky bamboo (Dracaena sanderiana) is an incredible choice. Get to know more about caring for this popular and hardy houseplant through this article. An Overview of the Lucky Bamboo Plant (Dracaena Sanderiana) Lucky bamboo refers to a hardy houseplant that is popularly grown […]
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Are you interested in growing a houseplant that is tree-like in nature? Then the yucca elephantipes species may fit exactly what you are looking for. Let’s dig deeper about what this Yucca elephantipes or the spineless yucca is all about through this article. What is Yucca Elephantipes (Spineless Yucca)? Also known for its other common […]
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A native in South and Central America, the Monstera dubia plant is an incredibly beautiful and effortless climber that requires only a few things to survive and grow wonderfully. It is, therefore, a great inclusion in your houseplant collection. Learn about the easy-to-grow Monstera Dubia plant through this article. About the Monstera dubia Plant Monstera […]
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This is the succulent that will bring your imagination to the azure waves of the ocean. You may not expect that as a description of a small indoor plant, but one look at the dolphin-shaped leaves of the Senecio peregrinus and you’ll know what we mean. View this post on Instagram A post […]
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One look at the Sago Palms and instantly I am transported to a tropical paradise, by the warmth of the beach, drinking from a coconut tree, imagining the gentle sway of other palm trees. But wait, is the sago palm even a palm tree? Don’t be fooled by the long green fronds and feathery fern-like […]
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Pleomele, otherwise known as Song of India, is among the most decorative plants in the Dracaena family. It has attractive yellow-green leaves that whorl upright, reaching heights of about 3ft. It’s compact and slow to grow, so it’s perfect for nearly all rooms where the conditions are right. It doesn’t require much and will look […]
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This is one of those indoor plant varieties we’re pretty sure you’ve seen in a couple of houses, even without knowing its name. There is a simplicity and elegance to the Syngonium that makes it a perfect houseplant for any home style. But you may not know this plant as the Syngonium podophyllum, it comes […]
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Are you growing tired of the plastic plants on your desk? Do you want to grow plants in your room, minus the fuss and hassle of weekly watering schedules? If you answer yes to these questions, have I got a succulent plant for you! Haworthia is the name of a large genus of succulents. They […]
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Have you ever noticed how some plants are better standing alone, and some aren’t? Some plants are outrageous lookers that should only be grown in flowers pots on their own. While some plants have magnificent foliage and are more suited to grow in abundance on a flower bed. And then there are some plants, plants […]
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When we talk about houseplants, we often cover a specific variety of plants. It’s not always that we put a spotlight on a whole genus of plants. (For example: In one article, we talk about the pink princess, not all of the philodendrons). But, the Tradescantia, a genus with at least 75 different types of […]
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