Houseplants can turn your home into a green oasis. They not only look nice but also help make the air cleaner. We provide easy-to-understand tips for plant care. No matter how many plants you have, you can learn to keep them healthy. Let’s grow your indoor garden together. Enjoy the beauty and benefits of houseplants.
Written by: Asma Jahangir Spike Moss Overview Genus Name Selaginella kraussiana Common Name Spike Moss Plant Type Perennial Light Part Sun Height 0 to 2 Feet Foliage Color Blue/Green, Chartreuse/Gold Zones 10, 8, 9 Propagation Stem Cuttings Spike Moss (Selaginella) Hoshizaki, Barbara Joe, and Robbin C. Moran. “Fern Grower’s Manual.” Timber Press, 2001. This book…
Written by: Asma Jahangir I came across the differences between Thanksgiving and Christmas cacti while reading a “CHRISTMAS CACTUS CARE BOOK” a few months ago. This book, also known as Schlumbergera Buckleyi, explains how the shape of the leaves and the blooming season help identify each plant. I’m sharing these details in this article to…
Written by: Fatima Razzaq The China doll is used as a plant for the home because of its numerous glossy green, fern-like leaves. The plant was originally enormous; the fast-growing species can now thrive indoors in a variety of conditions. The China doll plant seldom blooms in the indoors. The native of Southeast Asia was…
Written by: Fatima Razzaq Spider plants are characterized by long, arching leaves that are colored green or stripes of white and green. Small flowers appear on the foliage of the mature plant they can later form plantlets and start the process of creating new plants in pots. Spider plants are simple to cultivate, they can…
Written by: Marwa Imtiaz Just take a look at the striking white stripes of the Zebra plants (Aphelandra the squarrosa), and you’ll be able to figure out why it was named. The zebra plant (not in the same way as the zebra haworthia) is famous for their striking stripes on leaves. However, these stunning plants…
Written by: Ghulam Fatima Do not underestimate the importance of how to take care of mini succulents on a desk—those tall, fleshy plants can significantly enhance your home’s ambience. “Part of the satisfaction of living with indoor plants is their modest requirements. Just as much pleasure can be found in a humble potted cactus as…
Written by: Fatima Razzaq Dieffenbachia (Dieffenbachia spp.), also known as Dumb Cane or Leopard Lily, is a fast-growing tropical plant widely used as a houseplant due to its large, oval-shaped leaves with white and yellow markings. Dieffenbachia care taking is extremely important. The term “Dumb Cane” refers to the sap of the plant, which is…
Written by: Marwa Imtiaz Plant-a-heart Hearts are just everywhere during February. Valentine’s Day, arriving in the middle of February is a major celebration showcasing love in all its varieties. However, Valentine’s hearts are not the only ones in the spotlight. February is also “American Heart Month” to increase awareness about heart health nationwide. Warm hearts…
Written by: Fatima Razzaq Houseplants spend most of their time indoors, where temperature, sunlight, and humidity might not be ideal. This makes them vulnerable to pests, which can easily get inside and multiply quickly since they lack natural predators indoors. There are many common houseplant pests. To keep your indoor plants healthy, check them frequently…
Written by: Ghulam Fatima Cast iron plants are hardy. It’s a wonderful plant for beginners to garden since it thrives without attention. It is tolerant of short periods of dryness if you fail to water it. When planting cast iron plants must consider that it is also tolerant of extreme heat, unaffected by diseases and…