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Plants, like fashion, somehow get outdated and will make a come back after some time. Crown-of-thorns is one example of those plants that have been popular in the past, gone old-fashioned but found its way back in the line with its renewed beauty. As a slow grower and low maintenance plant, a pot of crown-of-thorns […]
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Orchids are undeniable a gem with their highly attractive blooms. In the past, orchids were rarely cultivated indoors because they’re not that easy to tend. Through time though, people discovered an orchid genus that’s suited for the home environment and that’s Phalaenopsis. Phalaenopsis (moth orchids) are friendly for beginners. They’re also widely available in the […]
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Some plants are named after their appearance and ponytail palm is one of them. Its strappy leaves which are attached to a hardy trunk look like the tail of a pony. Although, botanically speaking, this plant is not a true palm but rather resembles the characteristics of a succulent. Ponytail palms grow as much as […]
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If you’re fond of large hanging ornamentals for your interior, you should include staghorn fern in your list. In the past, this fern was an uncommon option for indoor setting because of its huge size. Through time, staghorn fern has gained the attention of plant enthusiasts because of their unique shape and minimum growing requirements. […]
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Another gorgeous succulent you can keep at home is kalanchoe, pronounced as kal-lan-KOE-ee. This perennial plant boasts its green, scallop-sized leaves with generous flower heads atop. Sporting colors of red, pink, yellow, or white, kalanchoe makes one of the best-potted flowering plants to display indoors. Being a succulent plant, kalanchoe makes life easier for the […]
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Jade plant (Crassula ovata) is a popular indoor ornamental not only for its aesthetic value but for its feng shui meaning. It’s a traditional gift often given to business owners. But, you can also use jade plants as a present on other occasions such as weddings, house blessings, birthdays, etc. Those round green leaves that […]
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Bromeliad represents a group of flowering plants that are equally adorable when placed either outdoors or indoors. They make a good display not only for its flowers but for its foliage as well. The colored bracts that house the flowers stand erect above the foliage and appears in various colors of red, yellow, pink. The […]
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One thing to love about anthurium is its heart-shaped spathe extending over its deep green-colored leaves. These spathes that come in different colors (red, pink, white, orange, purple) surround a pale yellow spadix. At first glance, you’d mistake anthurium for a plastic plant because of its glossy appearance. Aside from being a popular choice for […]
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English ivy is originally used as ground cover in the landscapes. As a trailing vine, it has the tendency to get invasive. In its natural habitat, trees and shrubs where English ivy crawls up may die. However, English ivy got a new home when it’s been cultivated indoors because it perfectly fits as a hanging […]
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We’ve heard aloe as one of the popular ingredients in our beauty products, particularly moisturizers. But, did you know that this succulent has more practical benefits beyond cosmetics? Aloe plants are good air purifiers too so having them inside your home would bring such a refreshing vibe. Aloe plants do well in an indoor setting. […]
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Popular for a name after an insect, the spider plant is nonetheless a plant. Particularly, it’s a plant normally kept indoors because of its ability to adapt to such conditions. It grows pretty easily in an indoor setting that it seems almost indestructible. Spider plant belongs to the Asparagaceae family. It has a grassy appearance […]
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Famous for its variegated look, who could say no to a calathea plant? This indoor plant’s main attraction is the lavish foliage decorated with various patterns that are truly highly attractive. One look and you’ll fall in love. But of course, maintaining such pretty foliage is not for the laid backs. You’d have to learn […]
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Have you been wondering how an air plant survives? You’ve probably noticed this small indoor ornament hanging around a house and were instantly smitten by its charm. It’s one of the well-sought hanging indoor plants because of its uniqueness. An air plant thrives without soil or potting mix making it easier to manage. It only […]
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Are you planning to decorate your home with a dragon tree for added attraction? Good choice because this houseplant is pretty easy to care for and maintain even for first-timers. It has a wide range of tolerance for various environmental stresses making it thrive even with adverse conditions. The dragon tree is one of those […]
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Are you looking to branch out into a more challenging family of indoor plants? It might be time to try your first fern. Although ferns were popularised in the indoor gardens of the 19th century, they’re enjoying a resurgence today. The Victorians were particularly keen on the Boston or sword fern but we’ll be talking […]
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Who’d have thought that a plant related to the common peppercorn could have so much to offer? Peperomia is a plant family with a lot to explore. At the last count, there were over 1000 varieties, all of them different sizes, textures, shapes and colors. You could base an entire indoor garden on just this […]
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Have you ever been given an African violet as a gift? Perhaps it was for a housewarming, a birthday, or just as a thank you? They’re a staple at florists all around the world, sold when the leaves are a lush dark green and there are clumps of flowers sprouting from the crown. In the […]
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Is there a sunny spot in your home or garden that’s begging for a new plant? Look no further than the yucca. Whether you grow it indoors or out, this desert tree is easy to care for and can survive in levels of sunlight that would kill many other plants. This plant has been getting […]
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