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Aerial roots, as the name suggests, are roots that are exposed to the air. They are adventitious, and grow from the plants stem. Several plants will grow aerial roots, (and you probably have a few in your home) – Monstera, Ficus, Pothos, Philodendrons, Orchids, and some Cactus varieties. What role do they play? Aerial roots…
Read MoreRepost from Redfin – Mike Cahill. Thank you for featuring my plant tip! Incorporating plants into your home decor can be one of the easiest and most rewarding ways to bring life to your space. Not only that but they have also been found to provide a variety of mood-boosting qualities and health benefits that…
Read MoreAroids have become quite the craze these last few years, especially the ‘rare’ or harder-to-find species.Philodendron gloriosum has slowly made its way into the spot light, with its beautiful large white-veined leaves, capturing the attention of many collectors.Philodendrons are either climbers or creepers, and this is the latter. The gloriosum is native to the forest…
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When someone mentions ‘variegation’, which plant springs to mind? Most people will say ‘Variegated Monstera’, and rightly so – this plant has become one of the most sought after plants in the plant community, with some plants selling for thousands of dollars. What is Variegation? The term ‘variegated’ stems from the Latin word ‘variegatus’, which…
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The Procis repens was recently reclassified, and was formally known as ‘Pellionia repens’This evergreen trailing vine is a perfect shelf plant, but can also be grown easily in a terrarium.Commonly known as ‘Trailing watermelon begonia’ (however this plant is neither). Named begonia due to leaf placement similarities, and ‘watermelon’ due to its watermelon rind leaf…
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Located in Ville Noire, Mahebourg, this back-yard nursery is a gem for the collector & plant parent alike. Entering the gate, you walk past a wall filled with Gloxinia, Vanilla, and Fittonia. Next to his house, along the wall on stands, are Water lilies, Geraniums, Begonia, & Christmas Cactuses. Below this are the newly acquired…
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How to care for your Sansevieria plants at home.
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The Houseplant Diaries 