If you are a gardener or a plant lover, you might have heard about Philodendron lemon-lime and Neon Pothos. Both are popular vining house plants, and they are almost alike in their appearance. If you notice Philodendron lemon-lime, you will see that it has outstanding heart-shaped leaves. That is why it is one of the …
Sansevieria Trifasciata, more commonly known as snake plant, is a popularly seen house plant among all plant lovers. There are multiple names by which it is known across different regions, like mother-in-law’s tongue, viper’s bowstring hemp, etc. These hardy green houseplants have lustrous green leaves, and their impressive heights are the main attraction. They also …
Aloe Vera is a house plant that remains unaffected if you miss two or three watering. It is drought tolerant like most succulents. The fact that aloes do not like soggy soil is equally true. Plant parents must note that serial overwatering can lead to an unhealthy aloe plant. Dark spots may show up on …
Marble Queen and Snow Queen are two different variations of Epipremnum aureum, commonly called the pothos plant. Both plants have the same leaf shapes and pale marks. They look similar in many aspects. Even people who have been gardening for decades often find it challenging to distinguish between the two. People take several months of …
Rubber plants have seamlessly blended into interiors as a home décor element over the years. However, those lovely, velvety leaves falling off can be very upsetting for you. Leaf shedding is a natural process, but it becomes an issue when it’s too frequent. Read on to understand what to do if you’ve observed that your …
To thrive, plants need light as a source of both energy and nutrition. Dirty leaves obstruct light, which deters plant growth. No wonder, the charm of rubber tree plants in your house diminishes if the leaves are unclean. When the leaves of a plant begin to accumulate dust, you know that it’s time to wash …
You wouldn’t generally come across two houseplants of different species sharing the same pot. While it does seem efficient to put multiple plants in a pot large enough for them, such practice is rather uncommon. Sharing a single pot to grow multiple plants comes with some inherent complications. In case you are short on space …
Before you bring home a new plant, you should habitually pay attention to its basic requirements. Every plant deserves its ideal growing conditions. These include a variety of factors, and drainage constitutes one of them. While some plants require well-drained soil, others prefer to be in wet conditions. In case you plan to buy a …
Aloe vera plants are highly sought-after for their aesthetic appeal and medical properties. Although aloe plants usually are simple to care for, you are not alone if you have noticed that yours has begun to droop. This is a common issue with aloes. Hence, reviving your plant should not be a difficult task. The drooping …
If you are fond of aloe vera plants, you might want to know whether the succulents at your home are male or female. The sporophyte of flowering plants exhibits two forms of sexual morphology: male and female. Angiosperms’ sporophyte produces the flower, which serves as the plant’s reproductive organ. In the male reproductive system, the …