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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…
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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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I’ve had to move houses over five times since moving to Mauritius; all while slowly collecting more and more plants. In the beginning, the plants would take up a box, but over time they would slowly fill the boot, the back seat, and finally, the whole car. Here are a few tips to help make…
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(So far) This year not much has changed in terms of our lifestyles – Covid still runs most of our lives. What may have changed though, is the number of houseplants in your home now. If you haven’t joined the plant parent community, now is as good a time as ever to start! Below are…
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This tropical evergreen is a perfect addition to any well-lit home. Its upright growth and bushy foliage, lush up any dull empty corner or wall. Previously called Philodendron Winterbourn, it was rechristened ‘xanadu’ by the Houseplants of Australia in 1988.Since becoming the plant of 1988 in Australia, its popularity has grown, and can be found…
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This tropical evergreen is a perfect addition to any well-lit home. Its upright growth and bushy foliage, lush up any dull empty corner or wall. Previously called Philodendron Winterbourn, it was rechristened ‘xanadu’ by the Houseplants of Australia in 1988.Since becoming the plant of 1988 in Australia, its popularity has grown, and can be found…
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Propagation, put simply, is the process of creating new plants from existing ones.There are two types of propagation – sexual and asexual.Sexual propagation requires a seed or a spore that has been fertilised. The plant from the seed or spore will not always directly resemble the plant parent, but hold traits from both the male…
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These are the main questions plant parents ask themselves – how much light does this plant need or is it getting enough light? Different plants have different light needs, but ALL plants need light – its how they make their food through photosynthesis. Light is so crucial, that the growth rate of the plant is…
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Calathea lancifolia or C. insignis, which usually goes by the name ‘Rattlesnake Plant’, is coveted for its beautiful foliage.The leaves have a spotted topside and a lovely dark purple underside. The perks of this plant is that its stunning and its relatively easy to care for. How to Care for the Rattlesnake Plant Light This…
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