Plants

The name Dracula means “little dragon.” Dracula’s orchid plant originated in Mexico, Central America, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It has 118 different species that are native to these regions. Among the species available in the world, the most common include;  Dracula simia is also known as the Monkey face orchid because it has simian-shaped blooms….

For people with limited space or who don’t like dirt, then houseplants that grow in water are the next best option for you. Growing plants in water is not a new activity, however, most people deflect the thought because they believe that plants can grow without soil.  For a plant to grow, it requires three…

If you love gardening, you know how therapeutic and relaxing it can be to work on your plants. You receive a soft ray of sunshine, fresh air, and a calm environment to clear your mind. We all love that.  But then, a gardener who has back problems, aching knees, or can’t work for long while…

Do you have a successfully growing snake plant? That’s good because you will get more snake plants from that single plant.  When a snake plant grows, it self-propagates like a normal flowering plant. The flowers it produces die off and are replaced by reddish orange seeds that we call snake plant pups.  Other than flowers,…

Hydroponic is a system for cultivating plants without using soil. Instead of soil, you can use different growing solutions, such as water-based nutrient-rich solutions and inert mediums (perlite and gravel).  Most people prefer to grow hydroponic plants because they grow fast, have strong yields, and have superior quality compared to other plants. It is a…

Have you ever bought extra bags of potting soil that were left in the store for future use? Well, most people have done so, and they never thought the soil would go bad once they used the bags.  But does potting soil go bad? In simple terms, YES! Potting soil comprises compost materials such as…

Pepper plants are outdoor plants, however, before it’s ready for the outdoor weather, it is usually planted indoors or in a nursery until it’s ready for transplanting. To make it ready for transplanting, you must ensure it adapts to outdoor environmental conditions. This process is known as hardening off. Hardening off pepper plants involves exposing…

The spider plant is a common plant to most gardeners. It is known for being a bushy and easy plant to grow, even for beginners. The name spider originated from its features, whereby the plantlets produced by long stems resemble spiders.  Since the plant is easier to grow than other plants, more people have chosen…

As a gardener, you have come across root rot in plants. It’s a major problem that has killed more plants than people care to admit. That’s because most of them don’t know what root rot in succulents looks like or how it affects the plant.  But how will you know if your plant hasn’t been…

Do you prefer to grow a plant from seeds or a mature seedling? The popular opinion is starting from a ready seedling to avoid the delicate phase of growing seeds. But, contrary to popular opinion, it’s easy and there are many indoor plants you can grow from seeds.  Now, if you are up to the…