Called a Bamboo Palm for its likeness to the real Bamboo as it has stems marked by leave sheaths that have been shed, this plant might be a bit different than what you expect from the name of it. Originally known as the Chamaedorea which means ‘on the ground’ in Ancient Greek and also referred … Read more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Baby’s breath, or Gypsophila, is an important crop for specialty cut-flower farmers. Popular for their use as filler in cut-flower arrangements, baby’s breath plants have also made their way into home flower gardens. With their large, airy … Read more
Flowers in feng shui are vital symbols of abundance, fertility, and growth. You can use them to both enhance the beauty and elegance of a room and use them to emphasize particular energy in that given space. Flowers have a powerful connection to the natural world. By incorporating flowers in feng shui design, you can … Read more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The babys breath plant is best known for adding a little magic to floral arrangements. The small flowers and delicate leaves create an ethereal presentation. If you are thinking of planting these flowers in your backyard, you … Read more
Barbara Karst bougainvillea is a popular tropical flowering plant known for its colorful red bracts. However, ants can become a nuisance if they start infesting the plant. Ants are attracted to the sweet nectar from the bougainvillea flowers. They may also protect and farm other sap-sucking insects like aphids or scales that can damage the … Read more
All products and services featured are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. If you’re searching for a statement-making potted plant to enhance your home decor, look no further than the banana leaf plant. With large green leaves and a hardy nature … Read more
Finding tiny fruit flies buzzing around your prized balsam plants can be both annoying and worrisome. These pests are attracted to the sap and moisture found within the plant’s stems and leaves. An infestation can stunt growth, damage foliage, and even spread plant diseases. Getting control of fruit flies is important for the health of … Read more
It can be pretty heartbreaking when your plants look less than stellar. Sometimes an easy remedy to restore plant health is adding more water or moving to a sunnier spot. If that doesn’t work and you’ve tried many options, it could be a sign of a larger problem. Your plant could have a disease. To … Read more
“Baobabs have somehow become our favorite trees in Africa, they are simply spectacular,” says Doreen Gericke about the fascinating giants. I met her and her husband Gerhard Huebner in the “Bergisches Land” in Germany far away from their home Berlin. At that time I was invited to attend a “Pfingst-Braai” – a special barbecue in … Read more
As a horticulturist and plant enthusiast I’m fascinated by all aspects of plant anatomy and how form relates to function. Recently, I’ve been taking a closer look at bambino plants to understand what makes them grow and thrive. Specifically I wanted to explore the anatomy and functions of bambino plant roots and stems. Bambino plants … Read more