The glossy variegated foliage and trailing vines of Pothos (Epipremnum aureum) are attractive, but they cannot climb on their own. So, I’ll show you how to get your Pothos to climb your preferred support system. Find the right support system for your Pothos to climb, like a moss pole, trellis, wall, bamboo pole, or metal …
Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya) is a deadline plant. Unfortunately, most plants grown indoors have short lives, with most dying in a year. But does this have to be the case? How long can they survive in perfect conditions? Is it possible to make them live longer? If you don’t let your polka dot plants …
The Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya) is best known for its adorable freckled leaves, but what about its flowers? They sometimes surprise their growers by sending up delicate purple or blue blossoms spikes. Be careful, though, they may be cute, but they mean the end for the poor Polka Dot Plant. Polka Dot Plants will …
Both species are members of the large plant family known as Aroideae. The Aglaonema is considered to be related to the Dieffenbachia. It shouldn’t come as a surprise because their profiles are practically identical. However, there are also subtle differences that can help you identify a specific plant variety. Criterion Aglaonema Dieffenbachia Size Can grow …
There’s nothing better than the striking spikes of a well-cared-for Snake Plant – except perhaps lots of baby Snake Plants! These easy-to-tend superstars will readily multiply in the correct settings, giving you an almost endless source of spectacular greenery. With a few little tricks, you’ll have a veritable forest of them with no effort. What …
One of the most appealing aspects of Syngonium is its ease of propagation. It doesn’t matter what kind of plant you have, and it’s easy to turn one into many more. Even the tricky Syngonium albo can be propagated at home with simple tools. Top and shoot cuttings are both used to propagate Syngonium. There …
Imagine a world where the oceans are teeming with purple algae, and the forests rustle with blue leaves. But, of course, we’re not even talking about something from a sci-fi book, either. It is a widely held belief that all plant life must necessarily be green. This is because plants generate energy using chloroplasts, chloroplasts …
Bright windows and balconies are perfect places for the quirky succulent String of Bananas (Senecio radicans). Of course, bananas thrive in bright light, but how much is enough to keep them flourishing? The string of bananas needs bright indirect light for at least six hours each day. They benefit from a small amount of direct …
Herbs grown solely in water can last for months at a time. It’s also a cost-effective way to grow herbs. But most importantly, you’ll be able to use fresh spices year-round to decorate and spice up your dishes. Here are nine herbs that can be grown in water. They all root in the same way; …
Opting for a jewel-toned plant like the croton makes sense if you’re going for a bushier, more densely packed one. A leggy, lean Croton can be transformed into a thickly grown marvel in a surprisingly short amount of time. Your croton will be a bushy spectacle of golds, oranges, and greens in no time if …