An evergreen Araceae family member, scindapsus pictus is an easy-to-care-for plant. This one is neither a pothos nor a philodendron. Even with minimal care, the dark heart-shaped leaves of this hoya make it one of the delightful houseplants. The silver-splashed leaves do not fade easily. They bring or restore a calm indoor touch. What is … Read more
Is your monstera plant leaves curling? Curling leaves is a common problem for these houseplants. Besides watering and fertilizer problems, factors such as unfavorable house conditions and care-related issues may contribute to leaf curl. These factors include low humidity, dry indoors, drafts and pest infestation. Monstera, also called Swiss Cheese Plant, is a houseplant with … Read more
Hoya macrophylla ‘Snow Queen’ is a vining epiphytic plant in the family Apocynaceae. Like many other hoya macrophylla plants, this one too originates in Southeast Asia. The botanical or scientific name is Hoya macrophylla ‘Snow Queen’. Why Hoya Macrophylla Snow Queen Here are some general and specific facts and bits that make hoyas attractive and liked even … Read more
The Hindu rope plant is a waxy semi-succulent that’s really a slow grower. It originates from Southern India – where it is native. In its natural habitat, the plant adapted to feed and nourishes mainly from air and surfaces of other large growth and vegetation. Therefore it is epiphytic in nature. If you love orchids, … Read more
Variegated hoya compacta is an easy-to-grow vining plant with twisted, curly, and waxy foliage. What makes it stand out the most are the beautiful flowers it bears in clusters. The plant will be happy in outdoor sunny spots. To let it perform at its best, keep this Carnosa variegata pest-free. The foliage may offer tiny … Read more
Garden asparagus fern (Asparagus densiflorus) is susceptible to yellowing due to care issues and unsuitable growth conditions. The outdoor fern plant normally turns yellow during the winter. Common problems that result in them turning yellow include underwatering, low light, poor nutrition and low temperature. NOTE: This fern is not a real asparagus plant. How do … Read more
Philodendrons spiritus Sancti is the rarest plant known among the family members to which it belongs. Named after the Espirito Santo state in Southeast Brazil, the spiritus Sancti plants growing in the natural habitats are very very few. To have one as your houseplant, you would need to fork out a lot of cash. Read … Read more
Young and newly purchased Monstera plants normally bear solid complete leaves. When mature, leaves usually develop holes and split naturally. These growth changes make monsteras unique plants. At times the holes and splits will not come. Know how long it will take before your monstera starts to split its leaves and possible reasons why it … Read more
Prayer plants are unique in their ways. They naturally fold leaves inwards at night and unfold them just after dusk. However, sometimes the leaves will refuse to open or seem to remain praying unusually the whole day. Your prayer plants are communicating they may have issues needed to fix. If you don’t act promptly to … Read more