If you want to own beautiful indoor plants, but have little time to spend caring for and nurturing them to health, low maintenance plants are definitely for you. They reward minimal care with beautiful and lush leaves that beautify your homes and purifies the air you breathe. If you have a busy lifestyle, you may have no other choice...
Have you ever wondered if plants would enjoy all that we do as human beings? They just might love what we love and who doesn't love a cup of nice tea. It is always refreshing to start your day with a cup of hot tea. It gives you a good feeling, and your plants might appreciate the dregs from...
Coffee grounds are now commonly used as fertilizers, and many gardeners have gotten great results from using this waste product on orchids and other plants. Wouldn't it be great to know for sure that instead of discarding your coffee grounds, you can use them for something meaningful like fertilizing your plants and mulching your plants? However, are coffee grounds...
Many people are a fan of using Miracle-Gro for their plants, and they have every reason to be. However, it is not a one-stop fertilizer for every plant, and you need to be sure that Miracle-Gro is suitable for your plants before you make use of it. Before I dive into answering the question, just in case you are...
Orchids require little care to thrive, but one thing is essential for your orchids to bloom - humidity. Orchids love and appreciate a warm and humid environment, and this can be rare in winter when the heater is always on. You would have to come up with ways to increase humidity so that your orchids do not lose all...
Orchids are one of the world's largest group of flowering plants. Some might say they are the largest group of flowering plants known to man and with species numbering over 30000, this position is not baseless. In addition to its over 30000 species, many orchid hybrids and clones have been and are still being developed. With such large numbers,...
It would be very odd to find a person who has no idea what an orchid is. On the off chance that you do not know what an orchid is, let me help you out. Orchids are popular flowering plants known for their colorful blooms, exotic appearance, fragrant smells, and their general ornamental value. They come in a number...
Just in case you are wondering how egg cells became a sought-after option for natural fertilizers, here's why. Eggshells have a lot of calcium and potassium, which are great for plants. Its rich protein content also makes it an excellent option for most plants. Another apparent reason is that eggshells are affordable. They cost nothing, and all you need...
If you own orchids and wonder what to do with the orchid stems after the flowers bloom and fall off, I have an answer for you. Dead orchid stems are unhealthy for your plants. They should be cut off so that you can encourage new growth and trigger reblooming. If you cut off the orchid's stems and they grow...
Thinking of starting a new venture on the horticultural plane? Trying to prove your mettle as a gardener? Looking to earn bragging rights over your pompous next-door neighbor who is always showing off her new fancy plants? Growing an orchid from seed just might be the challenge for you and this article will provide you with multiple tips for...