Cyclamen is a genus of perennial plants that belong to the Primulaceae family. Although it comes in a variety of species, a common factor between them is the beautiful flowers they bloom. These flowers are among the main reasons they’re used as ornamental houseplants. However, getting these plants to bloom can be quite tricky, as…
Chinese Evergreens are popular houseplants known for their low-maintenance qualities, resilience, and air-purifying properties. Despite that, the plant is not invincible, and it’s still prone to dying when things go south, which leads you to wonder why your Chinese evergreen is dying. While rare, rapid health decline happens to Chinese evergreens due to a variety…
Cyclamens are among the most popular ornamental plants, whether you want to plant them indoors or outdoors. Their flowers have been enchanting the world for centuries with their delicate beauty and vibrant colors. For that reason, cyclamens have been associated with a variety of meanings. Whether you are drawn to their beauty, their symbolism, or…
Mulching comes with a lot of advantages to your soil. It conserves the soil’s moisture, suppresses weeds, and even absorbs some of the residual pesticides and fertilizers. The problem with using mulch is that it adds extra costs to gardening, which leads many people to look for cheaper alternatives that can do the trick. One…
Yellowing leaves of any plant is a symptom of chlorosis. That’s when you get yellow leaves but the veins retain their greenery. The main reason it happens is a lack of iron. Petunias need iron to make chlorophyll. Without that, less sunlight is absorbed, and a direct result of that is the slowing of photosynthesis….
As a mature aglaonema plant becomes taller, the importance of pruning it back for bushy growth becomes obvious. Without pruning, or sufficient care, you’ll notice the unsightly characteristics of the Chinese Evergreen: leggy growth, spindly stems, and possibly, pale and drooping leaves. The problem isn’t always obvious, because almost every species of the aglaonema plant…
Cyclamen plants offer tremendous value for money. These are terrific for outdoor or indoor gardening on a budget. Every flower produces a seed pod and each of those can give you up to a dozen seeds, of which can grow new plants. Cyclamen propagation of mature outdoor species is even simpler as you only need…
Cyclamens are one of those rare dual-purpose plants. In the garden, they can be a terrific bedding plant, and indoors, it does just as well in a vase as a table decoration. At some point in the year, you’ll notice your cyclamen wilting. When it does, know this… it may not as big a deal…
In my many years of experience with growing plants, there’s one thing I’ve learned for sure: giving your plant a new home rejuvenates it! Since Chinese evergreens grow up to three feet wide and three feet tall, they occupy some space, and their growth can be surprising. So, if you want to bring life back…
I’ve always had a special place in my heart for vibrant, long-lasting, and low-maintenance houseplants, like the Chinese evergreen. It’s my number one recommendation for beginner plant owners, next to the equally hardy ZZ plant. Although Chinese evergreens are capable of surviving under most lighting conditions, I often find myself wondering about the type and…