Any gardener or farmer knows the joy of having healthy plants and ensuring that they are safe from pests and diseases. What is not always taken into consideration, however, is the presence of spider eggs in plant soil. Spider eggs can lay dormant for a long time until the perfect conditions for hatching appear. Beyond … Read more
Do you find peperomias a problem in soils? Do peperomias preferable soils? Peperomia grows most commonly on aerated, well-drained soils. Buy the potting mixtures from the manufacturer or create them by using the bark from orchids, coconut coir, perlite activated charcoal, and worm casting. The ingredients are: The proportion of ingredients varies with the temperature … Read more
The debate around how and if to mist your indoor plants is a heated one. Those who support misting believe it adds needed humidity to higher light tropical plants, which helps them absorb water and carbon dioxide that allow photosynthesis. Others argue this has limited benefit as most of the moisture will dissipate before it … Read more
Carrot seeds are easily available and growing carrots in containers is a great way to produce homegrown veggies right outside your home with minimal effort. Container grown carrots do not need particularly deep pots that can often be expensive. And, since you’re growing them in soil that is free of stones, the roots will grow … Read more
Grow Light for orchids involves mastering the proper balance of light — both in intensity and duration. Without the right light to photosynthesize, orchids struggle to grow, bloom, and thrive. The best grow lights are LED and fluorescent-LED combos. LED grow lights have become increasingly popular due to their low operating costs, low heat output, … Read more
Indoor plants can bring a variety of benefits to your home, including increased oxygen levels and vibrant colors. However, you may have heard that keeping houseplants could attract pests, such as bugs. Do indoor plants attract bugs? The answer is yes and no, depending on the type of plant in question. Some plants are more … Read more
As any indoor plant enthusiast knows, crispy leaf edges, limp stems or oddly crumpled leaves can mean only one thing: low humidity levels. However, savvy green thumbs know the quickest and easiest fix is to make a DIY pebble tray for their indoor plants. This method involves a shallow dish, a layer of pebbles, and … Read more
Orchids are notoriously tricky plants to care for, as they require very specific conditions like ventilation around their roots, excellent drainage, and space for the roots to spread out regularly. Regular pots can’t really provide such details, so investing in pots for orchids is clearly the better option if you want a happy plant. There … Read more
Philodendron micans (Philodendron Hederaceum var) is a tropical plant of extraordinary beauty. It is often found indoors on windowsills. The plant has beautiful velvet leaves. Does not require special care, and is ideal for beginners. More about ripe Philodendron micans will be discussed in this article. Philodendron micans plant features Philodendron micans plants prefer to … Read more
If you are looking for a beautiful tropical plant that will look exquisite both on the street and indoors, pay attention to the Epipremnum Pinnatum Cebu Blue (Cebu Blue Pothos or Dragon Tail plant). The plant can adapt to different conditions. Acquaintance with the Blue Pothos Epipremnum Pinnatum The culture of Epipremnum Pinnatum Cebu Blue … Read more
