Aloe plants are easy-care succulents with lots of personality and a low-maintenance reputation. There are over 500 species of aloe, including the most well known of the aloe cousins – aloe vera. Most of them have grey-green leaves, sometimes with white spots on the surface and pinkish spines along the edges. As aloes are succulents …
Cactus and succulents are popular choices of indoor and outdoor greenery. Even the most inexperienced gardeners can find flowering success with the Christmas cactus. The Christmas cactus plant, also known as Schlumbergera, is a popular winter-blooming succulent that produces lovely flowers. As a type of succulent, its care is minimal and undemanding. Under the right …
If you’re looking for a plant which will be easy to care for but is a little different to the commonly recommended snake plant or cast iron plant, the money tree is a good alternative. The plant thrives with relatively little care and tends not to be overly problematic. The Pachira aquatica, also known as …
This article will provide you with a comprehensive overview of how to care for lavender plants! I’ll take you through common problems I have experienced from overwatering my lavender plant, to being attacked by pests. By the end of this article you’ll know that lavender is a sun-loving, drought tolerant plant. I’ll explain how to …
A peace lily plant – also known as Spathiphyllum or white sails – is a great houseplant with beautiful white flowers and lush green foliage. It is renowned for its air-purifying powers and can help remove toxins from the air. But most impressive is its ability to communicate with you – if you learn how …
Orchids – Orchidaceae (family of the same name) – are delicate exotic flowers that many folks love to grow. However, the look, size, and color of these sensitive flowers vary greatly due to over 22,000 different species. How to care for orchids may appear tricky, but we’ll break it all down for you. Some orchids …
How Can I Achieve the Best Hydrangea Care Indoors? Bringing the gorgeously large blooms of a hydrangea inside might seem like a fool’s errand. Can you grow hydrangeas indoors, I hear you ask? Yes! It is entirely possible to grow hydrangeas indoors, if they are given the correct care. Enjoying a hydrangea bloom (also known …
All of your snake plant questions, answered. Whilst we’ve probably all heard that snake plants might be the easiest plants to take care of, I’m here to tell you that there are some big mistakes and misconceptions that you can avoid. I have had my snake plant for years now and it’s my favorite to …
It’s a relatively new type of houseplant, but what are microgreens?
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