With fleshy leaves adapted to storing water, the aloe vera plant is indeed a succulent. Succulents fare well in arid and in semiarid environments, where water is scarce, and temperatures are high. Although native to the south-east Arabian Peninsula, aloe vera has become naturalized in … Is Aloe Vera a Succulent? How is Aloe Vera Classified? read more »
With Epiphyllum as its botanical name, the orchid cactus is an epiphytic plant that grows on other plants or the bark of trees in its natural habitat. Because of their large, colorful blooms that evoke the blooms of orchid, they are commonly and rightfully referred … How to Care for Orchid Cactus (Epiphyllum)? read more »
With attractive leaves that are variegated just like the skin of a watermelon, the Watermelon Peperomia (Peperomia argyreia) can be grown indoors and out as groundcover or grouped together with other plants for an eye-catching display. If you’re a beginner, you’ll find that caring for … How to Care for Watermelon Peperomia? read more »
You may not think of the banana plant as a houseplant and rightfully so — this plant requires full sun and tropical climate. But what if you don’t live in an area where the banana plant would survive outdoors? Can you grow the banana plant … How to Care for Banana Plant Indoor? read more »
With large leaves that are spotted with holes much like a Swiss cheese, the Monstera Deliciosa is a large-growing tropical plant that feels right at home even in an apartment setting. This is a plant for new plant owners, or simply anyone who finds the … How to Care for Swiss Cheese Plant? read more »
Spider mites are common in houseplants and they attack orchids too. Because they can cause considerable damage to plants, it’s important to identify, isolate and treat a spider mite infestation. If you suspect your orchid may be overrun by spider mites, read my approach to … How to Treat Spider Mites on Orchid? read more »
If you’ve ever propagated pothos plants, you already know that stem cuttings can be propagated in water. But what about growing pothos plants in water? Is it possible? Yes, you can grow your pothos in water and you may have an easier time doing so … Can You Grow Pothos in Water? read more »
Popular houseplants kept for their lush foliage, philodendrons and pothos plants are often mistaken for each other. At a quick glance, they are very similar plants with green foliage and trailing vines. To the untrained eye, the resemblance is uncanny, but these plants aren’t from … Philodendron vs Pothos – What is The Difference? read more »
Naturally, sunlight is essential for orchids, especially when we’re talking about orchids grown indoors. But it’s not enough to say that orchids need sunlight. It’s also important to determine what type and how much sunlight an orchid needs. I will discuss these aspects and also … Do Orchids Need Sunlight? 5 Things to Consider read more »
In most cases, your reason behind buying an orchid has got to be for its bloom. Not the Jewel Orchid, however. Known as the Ludisia discolor, the Jewel Orchid is appreciated far more for its foliage than its blooms. One peek at this orchid and … How to Care for Jewel Orchids (Ludisia)? read more »
