For any homeowner who cultivates plants within their house, the thought of having a spider mite infestation is dreadful. These little pests get into your plants and wreak havoc. Thankfully, spider mites cannot survive as long as there are no fresh plants in the area. Spider mites will perish after eleven days without a host …
Orchid aerial roots are common. Many orchid species have them. If you notice root-like structures growing above the ground surface of your orchid, then it does have aerial roots. In this post, you will find out more about air roots and how to repot orchids with air roots. Let’s begin. What Are Aerial Roots? To …
Orchids typically bloom for a few weeks or months. The exact number of weeks depends on the orchid species in question and how well maintained it is. Some orchid species have a longer flowering time than other species. For example, some species bloom for a few days, while others bloom for several months. With regard …
What Is A Prayer Plant (Maranta leuconeura)? A prayer plant is a beautiful houseplant with eye-catching leaves. It is native to Brazil’s tropical forests where it blooms in the spring. As a houseplant, it does not often bloom. However, its striking leaves are attractive enough for many people to keep them in their homes and …
We all know that plants take in carbon dioxide that humans and other animals breathe out, and use that to release oxygen out into the air. But many aren’t aware that plants actually release carbon dioxide as well! When plants go through the process of photosynthesis, they also release half of the carbon dioxide they …
