As you probably know ficusses are very common and popular with the gardeners. They are beautiful with those glossy leaves, undemanding, useful and easy to shape. With a little bit...

The original name in Latin is ficus benjamina “Danielle” and it is an extremely popular indoor plant. Even if you have never heard its name you are likely to recognize it on the...

The rose mallow hibiscus is native to the wet swamp areas and creek edges of the southwest USA. They are easy to grow in the garden following out major care tips and tricks. Since it is a natural...

The rose of Sharon hibiscus is a deciduous shrub that blooms during the summer months. Very popular as it brings a fresh tropical note to the garden and blooms all summer right after the bright...

A lot of us seeing other people’s miniature trees wondered how they handle these plants. You needn’t wonder anymore. This article will reveal all the ...

If you are determined to keep your miniature plant strong and healthy, you should take proper care of it. Although this stage is the longest one as it can last almost all your life, it is the...

When it comes to getting a plant to grow either at home or outdoors, I’ve heard a lot of different excuses. They usually sound something like: “I don’t have a green thumb” or “My last plant didn’t...

One of the most popular and charming palms that can be grown in indoor environment is considered to be areca palm tree. This genus is a tree or shrub-like plant...

If you come across a plant with unbranched, at first erect, then decumbent stamen and oval or oblong-lanceolate dark green leaves with silvery-white spots , you can be sure that it is one of...

There is no person who wouldn’t dream about a pretty plant that is easy to care about. Chinese evergreen is a species that will make your dreams come true....

It is rewarding to grow a gorgeous adenium. This species can easily adapt to broad ranges of conditions and adenium care mustn’t be ideal. The genus may be maintained as a small tree...

People recognize this plant as a Chinese Evergreen Aglaonema Modestum. It grows around 30 cm to 60 cm high and 35 cm to 65 cm wide. Beauteous deep...

Noticed brown tips on the Chinese Evergreen? No doubt – the plant can be affected by different species of bacteria. Although this foliage plant is susceptible to bacterial diseases...

If you are looking for a unique plant with a striking variegation, Aglaonema Ruby Sunset is the best solution. One of the first things you will...

The species which blooms with numerous white star-shaped fragrant flowers from the middle of September through the beginning of October is known under a romantic name – clematis sweet autumn. Its...

Many people think that the Areca care is easy enough, but you have to expend time in caring for a tree. This silk tree tip aids you to make palm nice. Water...

Phalaenopsis orchid is the species which is quite easy to take care of even for beginners. It can forgive a lot of sins but when it falls sick, it will let you know...

There are 2 types of potting medium for orchids generally used by people: sphagnum moss and bark. Every way of growing the plant, either potting phalaenopsis orchid in...

If you have purchased or decided on planting phalaenopsis orchid and you still don’t know how to take care of it, this...

If you are a beginner at plant growing, dealing with phalaenopsis orchid for the first time can be tough experience. ...

There are no branches on yucca cane. Instead of them there are long, narrow leaves growing right from the stems. Sometimes there can be yucca cane drooping.

Generally it is caused by plant...

Yucca brevifolia, known as Joshua tree, is the largest species in the genus Yucca native to the Mojave Desert. Its height ranges from 15 to 40 feet. There are many interesting facts about this plant....

Yucca gloriosa is a flowering plant with bluish or grayish green sword-like stiff leaves and several stems. It is native to the southeastern states of the USA and has a lot of common names: Spanish...

Rose of Sharon, also known as Hibiscus syriacus, rose mallow or St. Joseph’s rod, is a popular hardy deciduous heat-preferred shrub that bears large trumpet-shaped dark pink flowers with yellow-...

Taking care of hibiscus plants means not only decent soil, proper watering, mulching and pruning, but also protecting them from pests (mealy bugs, aphid, snails, slugs, etc.) and diseases (frost...

Taking their origin in China Gardenia plants have arrived to America through Asia. There are many varieties of Gardenias, the August Beauty (scientific...

If you want your Gardenia to be a feast for the eyes, especially in summer and autumn, the plant needs proper care throughout its life cycle.

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Not always larger plants fit well into our garden landscape or indoor interior. In this case miniature bloomers are ideal. Gardenia is a perfect scented blooming evergreen shrub, available in the...

Gardenias look fresh and smell heavenly, that's why we all try to plant them in our gardens or decorate our living areas outdoors and indoors with this luxurious plant. Long-blooming period is...

Gardenias are not only extremely beautiful but also very versatile shrubs. You can pick one of its varieties to your liking from large Gardenia Magnifica, reaching almost 2 m high, when grown in...

Though belonging to the same family, Gardenia varieties may differ dramatically. One bright example is a pair of Gardenias – a dwarf Radicans and a 5 m high Thunbergia.

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If one has never grown a ficus benjamina, there isn't any doubt he has not got the clue as to how to look after it and how big it can be. Usually it is not hard, as many species are...

Ficus benjamina is a weeping fig characterized by ovoid and shiny green leaves, dropping ornamentally. Though there are many other ornamentally grown figs, only this one has...

Nowadays it’s difficult to find a place where there is no ficus benjamina which is also often called the Weeping fig. It seems that it is everywhere around us: in hotels, nurseries...

Nowadays, this tree enjoys worldwide popularity. But formerly, it was common only in Australia and south/southeast Asia. So what is Ficus benjamina? It’s an evergreen tree...

Ficus benjamina is a popular houseplant. But it is finicky and requires constant vigilance. That’s why one should be well aware of how to care for ficus benjamina and damage that...

One of my friends decided to grow an adenium. So, he took the best soil from his garden and planted adenium. Soon the plant became ill and lost all its leaves. My friend asked for my help with his...

I like to take care of adenium and know a lot about these flowers. Once I saw a very strange plant in a shop. It was an adenium, but its flowers were of unusual color and had a strange shape. It...

My friend has got a wonderful Adenium Cripsum with very thick and vivid caudex and beautiful flowers. My friend loves his desert rose, that’s why he knows everything about saving adenium during...

If you have an aloe vera at home, you surely want it to bloom. However, it is impossible if you don’t take proper care of this plant.

I am an experienced florist and a big fan of house plants. Aloe belongs to my favorite ones as it is both nice looking and useful. My friends often ask me how to grow...

Although cultivation of aloe isn’t a big deal, I should say that some rules shouldn’t be broken anyway. My aloe has changed its color from green to red. My mum says it is because of burns caused...

Not long ago I saw a croton at my friend’s. I liked it very much. It was neither big nor small, with the height of 50-60 cm with colored leaves, each graft having 5-6 curly leaves. I decided to buy a...

I have many crotons at home. I don’t exactly know why I love them so much. They are great and magnificent. I like to present some of them to my friends. When I do this I always give them advice how...

My best friend and I decided to buy a croton plant and learn how to take care of it. Time has passed and we met again. When she saw my croton, she was surprised by its condition. It didn’t have any...

Crotons are widespread home plants. Their leaves can have colors from pink to orange and sometimes even purple. If you decided to buy a croton, you should mind that it grows in the tropical climate....

My husband presented me lovely croton for my birthday. When I saw it I was really impressed. It had red, green, yellow, and purple striated leaves. I liked the flower at first sight. Since then I...

My mother presented me a dracaena on cane for my last birthday. I was surprised, because I didn’t expect to receive such a beautiful thing. I love flowers very much, and my family and friends...

‘It depends’ is the only answer I can give. Lots of things really depend on the plant's size and its kind. Of courses, at times it is really hard to figure out how much fertilizer to use, but, as...

Since I received the first cyclamen plant as a precious gift almost 2 years ago, there was no sense to address any cyclamen society with the so-called...

Bonsai is a good decoration of you balcony or veranda. Personally I like to place them on the porch and admire their bright blooming from the window sitting in the kitchen. Well, I will eagerly...