Growing Miniature Daffodils: Is It Different?
Pretty miniature daffodils are available in shades of white and yellow. Dwarf Daffodils are an excellent choice for container planting, growing in a small courtyard garden, or artfully placed in
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Overwatered Hoya: How To Save Overwatered Wax Plants (if Possible)
Hoya carnosa (HOY-a kar-NO-suh) is a vining member of the Apocynaceae family of plants. This tropical houseplant, commonly known as Honey Plant or Wax Plant, hails from Asian settings such
Overwatered String Of Hearts: How To Save Overwatered Ceropegia (if Possible)
Plants often gain their nicknames based on their appearance, and one of the most appropriate of these is Ceropegia woodii, commonly known as the string of hearts plant. The plant
Watering Snake Plants: How Often To Water Snake Plants
Snake plants have suffered a significant blow in recent years. This is because their genus (Sansevieria spp.) was genetically similar to the Dracaena genus. This similarity resulted in one of
Why Is My Orchid Dying? Solutions That Actually Work
There are many different types of orchids, and they all have a reputation for being delicate, but the truth is most are pretty rugged. With proper care, most will thrive,
How To Water Your Phalaenopsis Moth Orchid Correctly
Orchids have a rather sultry place in the language of flowers, but that’s not the only reason they’re in high demand. Unlike most popular garden and indoor plants, orchids aren’t
Overwatered Agave: How To Save Overwatered Agave Plants (if Possible)
Agave plants, the perfect plant for places with rare rainfall. Despite needing little attention, it has gained a lot of attention in recent years. Not only are these plants a
How To Water Your Orchid Correctly
Orchids are among the most beautiful and varied plants to grace gardens and homes. However, orchids aren’t a mere genus of plants. They’re actually a family of more than 28,000
How To Water Your Succulent Plants Indoors
There are literally hundreds, if not thousands, of different plants that could be considered garden plants or houseplants, which means you can often end up with a plant you know
Rubber Plant Leaves Drooping: Causes And Solutions
There are several reasons why a Rubber Plant might drop its leaves. However, the most common causes are underwatering and overwatering. When you see that your plant has droopy leaves,
Propagating Echeveria Plants: 5 Ways To Propagate Succulent Echeverias
Echeverias are a very easy succulent plant to propagate. There are five methods you can use. 1. Rosettes: When your Echeveria plant becomes leggy (stretches for the sun), you can
Aeonium Arboreum Growing and Care
Aeonium Arboreum [ee-OH-nee-um ar-BOR-ee-um] hails from northern Africa and the Canary Islands and does well in most coastal settings. The Aeonium is a member of the Crassulaceae or Stonecrop family.
How Often To Water Christmas Cactus
You can find Christmas cactus for sale in many settings throughout the holiday season. While you may think of these as just holiday plants to be tossed away in the
What Causes Desert Rose Root Rot: How To Save Your Adenium
Desert Rose (Adenium obesum) is a tropical plant native to Eastern Africa and thrives in humid climates. As a dogbane family member, the desert rose plant’s sap is toxic to
Sempervivum Arachnoideum Plant Care: How To Grow Cobweb Houseleek
Sempervivum arachnoideum [sem-per-VEE-vum, a-rak-NOY-dee-um] is a species of flowering plants in the family Crassulaceae originating from Europe, the Alps, Carpathians, and the Apennines. The name or the genus translates to ‘always
How To Care For Ponytail Palm Outdoors
Ponytail Palm (Beaucarnea recurvata) is a rugged, exciting, and distinctive plant that is not a palm at all and makes an excellent addition to the garden as a specimen or large outdoor container plant. In this article we share tips on growing ponytail palms outdoors.
Bottom Watering Succulent Plants – Is Watering Succulents From The Bottom A Good Idea?
Bottom watering succulent plants is simple and effective, it reduces the risk of under watering or over watering. Learn tips on how to water succulents from the bottom. [DETAILS]
Types of Echeveria Succulents: A Guide To The Right Succulent For You
With so many types of Echeveria succulents, its easy care and variety of different colors, shapes, and sizes – they are fun to grow and collect. Click this article for details on the many Echeveria types for your home.
How Often and When To Water Aloe Plants
Overwatering is one of the easiest ways to kill your Aloe plant. Location, lighting, growing container and type of potting soil will all influence the watering schedule. [DETAILS]
How To Care For Crassula Rupestris | The Baby Necklace Vine
Crassula Rupestris (pronounced KRASS-oo-la rue-PES-tris) is a shrublet succulent plant that belongs to the genus Crassula in the jade plant family Crassulaceae. This Crassula plant originates from the eastern cape
How To Grow Jade Plants Outdoors
Jade plants (Crassula ovata) are popular indoor plants. Growing jade plants outdoors is possible in areas with a dry, mild year-round climate. In the United States, Jade plants grow outdoors
Haworthia Attenuata Care Tips: Growing The Zebra Cactus
Haworthia Attenuata [ha-WORTH-ee-a, at-ten-yoo-AY-tuh] refers to a small succulent plant belonging to the genus Haworthiopsis in the Asphodelaceae family. This species of evergreen plants are native to the Eastern Cape
Bear Paw Succulent Care: Growing The Cotyledon Tomentosa Plant
The bear paw cactus known as Cotyledon Tomentosa is a succulent perennial of the Cotyledon genus, belonging to the Crassulaceae family and native to South Africa. The Bear paw plant,