Sophia The Madagascar Dragon Tree or the Dragon Plant can be propagated using techniques such as layering, stem cutting, and beheading (sounds dramatic, we know!). Dracaena marginata is known for its unique green leaves resembling swords and scarlet edges. This plant is a favorite among gardeners because it is simple to care for, resilient to drought, … Read more >>
English Ivy is a term borne from a scientific name: Hedera Helix. The English Ivy is one of the most expansive plants that generously expands and occupies a considerable surface area. English ivy is also one of the most aesthetically pleasing plants. Propagating the English Ivy is easy because they’re naturally quite a giving plant. … Read more >>
The elephant ear plant’s stunning beauty has made it a popular ornamental plant worldwide. In the warmer months of the year, such as the summer and the beginning of spring, the elephant ear grows rapidly. It can reach two feet in just a few days when given ideal conditions – warmth, moisture, and nutrient-rich soil. … Read more >>
The English Ivy plant is also known as Hedera Helix scientifically. This woody vine is shade tolerant and evergreen. This perennial plant has been planted for decades. It is also used as ground cover as it is shade-loving. The English Ivy is a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant, and fast-growing plant. It is commonly not infested by pests … Read more >>
When you think of palm trees, the first one that comes to mind is likely the Phoenix palm. But did you know there are other types of palms? One such variety is the sago palm (Cycas revoluta). This slow-growing palm is native to Japan and can reach 25 feet. If you’re thinking about adding a … Read more >>
One of the most stunning palms, the Kentia palm (Howea forsteriana), may thrive in either a tropical indoor setting or a more temperate outdoor environment. Kentia palms, originally from Australia, have been cultivated in Europe since the 1860s. Throughout the late 19th century and into the early 20th, this plant was widely employed as an … Read more >>
If you are struggling with decorating and filling out your new, big house, you can either keep spending thousands of dollars on decorative vases and furniture, or you can do the smart thing by investing in a suitable indoor house plant. Having a bigger house with lots of space can be exciting; however, decorating it … Read more >>
While a fresh coat of paint, repolished tiles, or new furniture can give your house a new life, none of these renovations or improvements come cheap. If you live in the USA and are currently finding it hard to make expensive financial decisions, you might find cheap and equally effective ways to give your living … Read more >>
The tropical parts of Asia are the natural habitat of the elephant ear plant. They belong to the Araceae family of plants and get their popular name, elephant ear, from their enormous, arrow-shaped leaves. Easy to grow, they bloom from bulbs planted underground. Elephant ear plants, also known as Colocasia, can be propagated either from … Read more >>
Plant owners are fond of fiddle leaf fig. Those delightful lollipop-shaped fiddle leaf fig trees with their long, thin trunks and rounded crowns of branches are ever-so-famous in the United States. Their distinctive lyre-shaped leaves make them an absolute favorite. If you brought this plant home, you know it’s not easy to care for. The … Read more >>