The peperomia is one of the most popular plant species. There are more than 1,500 different species of the peperomia on record, and they are most commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions. The plant is distinctive because of its thick and stout stem and its fleshy leaves, which really help to set itself apart from other plants. Not only does the peperomia look incredibly beautiful in any garden or house, but it is also…
Are you struggling with your Christmas Cactus not blooming? You aren’t the first because these aren’t your traditional cacti plants that favor desert like conditions. The Christmas Cactus, along with their relatives of holiday cactus plants (Easter and Thanksgiving Cactus) are part of the Schlumbergera family, all native to the jungles of southern Brazil. The native growing conditions are dry, and dark with moderately low temperatures. The only way to get a Christmas Cactus to…
Two of the most frequently cited questions by spider plant owners are 1) Why is my spider plant turning brown or yellow, and the other is why won’t my spider plant produce pups? They are both related issues because discoloring on the leaves of a spider plant is a sign of something wrong with its growing conditions. Until that’s addressed, getting it to produce pups will be more difficult. To get the best benefits of…
One of the most beautiful plants that you can grow in your house, or outdoors, is the peace lily. The peace lily is renowned for the quality of flowers that it produces, and the plant is also incredibly popular because of its unique appearance. It’s a genus of around 47 flowering plants that are generally native to the Americas and also many parts of Southeastern Asia. The plant is also commonly known as the spath.…
The lucky bamboo is one of the most popular plants across the globe. People love the lucky bamboo because it’s an instant head-turner. Not only does it look very good, but it is also easy to care for. It’s one of those unique and fascinating plants that tends to grow in most kinds of soil. The plant itself is also quite versatile, and while you can also grow it in soil, the plant works just…
The ZZ plant is one of the most popular houseplants, and you might have probably seen one in houses all over the country. People love this houseplant because it looks very good, and because it’s so unique. The ZZ plant is not new; it’s been around for centuries to say the least. It originated in parts of Africa, especially in drought prone areas. However, it wasn’t until just a few decades ago, when a few…
The Jade plant is one of the most popular indoor plants that you can put into your house. Known also as the money plant or the lucky plant, the Jade plant is famous because of its unique appearance; it has small white and pink flowers, and is generally native to the Eastern Cape provinces. The Jade plant requires relatively less care and can easily survive in various kinds of indoor conditions. This is an evergreen…
The cactus is one of the most resilient and incredibly durable plants found in the world today. You must have heard about this plant’s ability to grow in the deserts, and its unique ability to store water for months, or its ability to access it from deep within the ground. The cactus belongs to a family of plants known as the Cactacae, and it contains roughly 1,750 species. Needless to say, the image that comes…
