Home Tropics: Bathroom Plants That Love Humidity and Help You Unwind

Home Tropics: Bathroom Plants That Love Humidity and Help You Unwind

Bathrooms are warm and humid. This microclimate often resembles the tropics—the natural habitat of many houseplants. Indoor greenery pairs beautifully with porcelain fixtures and tile, softening the bathroom’s somewhat cool, sleek look. Lush foliage near water creates a soothing, spa-like atmosphere right at home, helping you feel calm and rejuvenated. Bathrooms with Windows It’s amazing…

Watering Poinsettias: Proper Timing and Frequency to Prevent Root Rot
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Watering Poinsettias: Proper Timing and Frequency to Prevent Root Rot

Poinsettias, also known as Christmas Flowers, are famed for their striking red bracts (which look like petals) and green leaves. In Christian tradition, the red represents the blood of Christ, and the green symbolizes eternal life.  Why not try growing them beyond just a seasonal decoration? Let’s delve into the essentials of watering, using Poinsettias…

Living or Artificial: Which Christmas Tree is Less Harmful to the Environment

Living or Artificial: Which Christmas Tree is Less Harmful to the Environment

As the New Year approaches, there’s always a debate about which type of Christmas tree to put up – a real one or an artificial one. Usually, the crux of the argument is something like this: some say that buying real trees harms the environment, while others disagree. So, where’s the happy medium? A New…

Make Kalanchoe Bloom via Short-Day Lighting Techniques
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Make Kalanchoe Bloom via Short-Day Lighting Techniques

Ever wonder why your Kalanchoe, that cute little flower that brightens up the sparse winter months, isn’t blooming as expected? You probably picked it up from the store, charmed by its beauty, but then found it stubbornly refusing to bloom the following year. I’ve been there too! Let me share a little secret: Kalanchoe is…

Marble Queen vs. Snow Queen: How to Differentiate Between Them
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Marble Queen vs. Snow Queen: How to Differentiate Between Them

Ever find it tricky to distinguish between Snow Queen and Marble Queen pothos? Let me break it down for you. First off, leaf color is the key. Snow Queen pothos sports leaves with pure white variegation and much less green, while Marble Queen’s leaves flaunt a creamy color, not quite white. It’s quite the eye-catching…

Marble Queen Pothos Care: Tips for Beginners to Grow it Successfully!
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Marble Queen Pothos Care: Tips for Beginners to Grow it Successfully!

Ever wonder if the Marble Queen Pothos is more fragile than other Pothos types? I’ve had this feeling that it’s more delicate than the traditional, greener Pothos varieties. Despite using the same soil, water amount, and sunlight, my Marble Queen struggles more with diseases like leaf spots and doesn’t grow leaves as readily. In contrast,…