Author: Eva Elliott

Ficus Benjamina, also known as weeping fig is an elegant tree often grown indoors to enhance interior architecture. The weeping fig tree has an excellent display of dark leaves adorning delicate branches that fan out from a gorgeous intertwined tree trunk. Weeping Fig or Ficus Benjamina is a native evergreen tree of Australia and South Asia. The warm, humid climate created the perfect conditions for the Weeping Fig to grow extremely large, sometimes reaching 60 feet. You are most likely to see Ficus Benjamina clumped together to create a hedge or row of bushes. Its sensitivity to climate and surroundings…

What if we tell you that marshmallows can be grown in your garden without any problems? But not the sweet chubby candy you could think about, but healthy and pretty plants. The marshmallow bush is cultivated in many countries on an industrial scale, used in landscape design and, of course, would be appropriate in the pharmaceutical garden. Today we want to tell you how to grow marshmallows and how it is good for health. What Is a Marshmallow Plant? Marshmallow (Althaea plant) is a medicinal herbaceous perennial plant of the Malvaceae family. Its healing properties have been known to people since ancient times.…

Hoya kerrii has many unusual names, such as ‘Sweetheart hoya‘ or ‘Valentine cactus plant’. This is due to the original shape of its leaves – in the shape of a heart. The symbolic plant is often presented as a gift to loved ones, especially since, according to Chinese legends, it brings love and peace to the house. The beautiful appearance makes this tropical plant a favorite of flower growers. Hoya Kerrii Types Hoya kerrii ‘Spot Leaf’. It is distinguished by original foliage, decorated with specks and dots of a lighter shade. Hoya kerrii ‘Variegata’ is a very unusual member of…

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, and decorating your home is one of the most fun parts of the holiday season. While most people think of lights, tinsel, and ornaments as typical decorations, indoor plants are a great way to bring a touch of nature and freshness to your home. Christmas indoor plants are a wonderful living decor for a festive atmosphere. Often these are plants with red flowers or berries, as red is the color of Christmas. But other equally beautiful plants leave few people indifferent. What are these plants and how to care for them?…

Fall is a wonderful time of the year, when the leaves change color, the weather cools down, and pumpkin spice becomes ubiquitous. For many people, it’s also a great time to plant new flowers and foliage, and enjoy the beauty of the autumn season in their own gardens. Choosing the right plants for your fall garden is important, as different plants thrive in different climates and soil conditions. In this article, we’ll showcase some of the best fall plants and provide tips on how to care for them, so that you can create a stunning autumn landscape that you’ll love.…

Increasingly, flower growers are turning their attention to all sorts of exotic plant species. Carnivorous houseplants are the real leaders in this category. They belong to different families, but in the process of evolution, they adapted to catching insects to receive food, and, therefore, they can get energy not only through photosynthesis. How Do Carnivorous Plants Catch Insects? There are two types of insect catching: Active, when the organs of the plant move. This type is inherent to the Venus flytrap – the leaf blades slam shut when lightly pressed, thereby capturing the insect. Passive, when the plant has sticky secretions on…

The Calla lily plant has already won the hearts of many gardeners, and this is not at all surprising, because such a beautiful plant is not as difficult to care for as it might seem at first glance. Today, we want to tell you how to care for a Calla lily and what this lovely plant requires. They are tropical flowering plants that thrive in USDA zones 8-10. The plants may die back in the summer and sprout the following year, however, in colder climates, these plants should be planted as an annual. To maintain this plant healthy, recreate its native…

The Syngonium plant is representative of the Aroid family, a plant with arrow-shaped leaves. This genus is a climbing vine that is held on supports with the help of roots. The leaf is shaped like an arrowhead. They live in Brazil and other South American countries, as well as in Central America. Syngonium is relatively unpretentious, therefore it is quite widespread in indoor Floriculture. At home, it is grown as a plant or as a liana. Depending on the age and variety, the leaves can be like a green arrowhead, which is most often found, pink and golden arrowhead. A…

We are surrounded by vegetables on a daily basis. For most of us they make up a large proportion of our food consumption and slowly they are becoming more and more popular amongst newbie gardeners looking to grow their own veg. Learning how to start a vegetable garden is easier than you may think and can even be tackled by novices. With these first-time gardening tips on how to start a vegetable garden from scratch, your ‘gardening for dummies’ books can take a back seat as you follow this simple guide to reaching your dreams of growing your own veg.…

Are you searching for the perfect low-maintenance houseplants to satisfy your green thumb? Do you often find yourself going to water your plants only to realize that half of them have wilted and died? Well not to worry! We understand that it can be difficult to care for houseplants so finding easy indoor plants to care for is ideal for those of us desperate to try our hand at indoor gardening but not quite willing to dedicate our time to ensure they are properly cared for. Growing plants indoors is growing in popularity and if we want to join the…