Pets wander everywhere around the house; it’s basically impossible to monitor their every move. That said, you need to be selective about the kind of chewable objects in your home, like house plants. If you have peperomia, you may be wondering whether it’s safe for your pets to chew on. Is Peperomia toxic to pets?…
If you want a low-maintenance, yet beautiful plant, a Boston fern is the way to go! This draping plant is perfect to liven up any room. But, can you put a Boston fern in the bathroom? Simply put, Boston ferns can easily thrive in the bathroom. In fact, bathrooms have the ideal conditions for your…
Peperomia is a beginner-friendly plant as it tolerates a wide range of growing conditions. In addition, the plant has gorgeous, showy foliage that everyone falls in love with. That being said, peperomia, like any other plant, can have its own struggles. If you don’t do something to help your plant, it might eventually lose its…
Peperomias are among the most common household garden plants out there. They’re characterized by their big, firm leaves. So, when these leaves go soft, you should start wondering, why are my peperomia leaves soft? Peperomia leaves can go soft due to several factors, like overwatering, underwatering, low humidity, and diseases. Here’s everything you need to…
Boston fern is one of the most popular plants because it’s easy to care for. Whether it’s grown indoors or outdoors, Boston fern doesn’t need a lot of sunlight and thrives in humid areas. It’s an excellent addition to your indoor or outdoor garden because it purifies the air and its erect rich green foliage…
There are over 1,000 Peperomia species worldwide, and the list keeps growing yearly. As one of the diminutive plant species, Peperomia is easily overlooked in its natural habitat. Although only a few dozen Peperomia species are fit as houseplants, they’re highly reliable in that position. Even the Royal Horticultural Society has given the Award of…
Boston Ferns (Nephrolepis exaltata) are beautiful houseplants. Due to their long green fronds and mesmerizing foliage, they make one of the best additions to your interior decor. This is, however, not the only reason Boston Ferns are everyone’s favorite. These plants don’t need much sunlight and only need to be planted somewhere humid to thrive….
The Kalanchoe genus contains about 120 different species of the Crassulaceae family. Most of these species are native to Madagascar, and so they prefer warmer climates. The plants in this genus are known to be beginner-friendly and low-maintenance. This goes back to the fact that they’re succulents. Succulents like kalanchoes require lots of sunlight with…
Nothing breaks a gardener’s heart more than waking up to see one of their plants having a hard time staying alive. Succulent species, such as the Kalanchoe, may be resilient, but they’re still at risk of their leaves wilting, dropping, or dying. Because taking care of a Crassulaceae family member can often be difficult, we’ve…
Many of us can swear by the medicinal properties of herbs. After all, most medications can be traced back to medicinal plants, especially the ones that were used and relied on decades ago before the drug industry was created. The kalanchoe genus is one of these plants. They’re also known as katakataka, which means puzzling…