Cyclamen is a delicate flower plant that brightens your indoor space. What most people don’t know is that it’s a hardy plant that can thrive outdoors as well. Whether you grow Cyclamen indoors or outdoors, you might notice its leaves turning yellow, but don’t worry! It can be perfectly normal. Read on for the various…
So, you’re scratching your head, wondering why your low-maintenance Chinese Evergreen is in snooze mode. You’re not alone. We’ve all been there, expecting our leafy companions to shoot up, only to find them struggling to grow. While the Chinese Evergreen is one of the lowest-maintenance plants out there, sometimes it doesn’t grow as expected or…
If you’re like me, your garden probably has a variety (or two) of petunias. But lately, more and more people have been warning me from letting kids and pets around the flower bed. They seem to believe petunias are poisonous. I have no idea where this notion came from, though. Maybe the fact that these…
The first time I got someone an indoor cyclamen as a winter gift, things didn’t go as well as I had planned. At first, they were impressed with the petite flowers, the sweet scent, and the heart-shaped leaves. But a few months later, they rang me and asked for help; they thought the plant was…
Spider plants are a staple in any houseplant garden thanks to their low-maintenance nature. Aside from that, these plants are tough, surviving cool temperatures. Not to mention, they’re not prone to pests or infections. But what about hydroponic gardens? Can spider plants grow in water? That’s what I’ll unveil in this article. So, stick around!…
You’ve probably seen Chinese Evergreen plants in stores and wondered if you could grow one by yourself. They’re gorgeous, after all. The good news is that it’s easy to grow a Chinese Evergreen by yourself. It’s a resilient, strong, and low-maintenance plant that adds a touch of the lush tropics to any living space. Besides,…
There’s a host of common spider problems and diseases that can hinder their health, and stunt their growth. Keeping your cat from eating your spider plant is one of the lesser common problems, but still something you ought to prevent. A few of the more common problems you’re likely to encounter include the discoloration of…
You don’t need the attention span of a helicopter plant parent to master the Chinese Evergreen care essentials. With aglaonemas, care is straightforward. It tolerates neglect extremely well and it’s grown for it’s foliage beauty. Not the flowering. That’s why aglaonema care is oh-so-simple. Generally, any flowering plant needs to have more attention given to…
Keeping Aglaonema around as houseplants has multiple benefits, and uses. What’s more is that with the right care, you can expect it to be around for 10 years. The only way for that to happen is to know how to truly nurture one. Winter care is essential because there’s a knack to balance for light,…
From planting ‘til first frost, petunias can stay in bloom. All summer flowering is the promise, and it’s true, to an extent. Pinch off fading flowers, new ones grow to replace them. That’s partly how to keep petunias blooming. However, even with thorough care, nurturing, and following the expert advice, the flowers may still wither…