All house plants need water to keep them alive, but how much depends on their country of origin and the environment they evolved in. For example, a plant native to the jungles of South…
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10 Perennial Vegetables to Plant This Spring
With all the seed buying and gardening that happens in spring, people forget that there are perennial vegetables that grow back on their own. Here are the vegetables you can plant once…
How Often Should You Water a Pothos?
Pothos is one of the most popular houseplants alongside Philodendron. The pothos plant is durable and easy to grow. Scientifically referred to as Epipremnum, pothos plants are a staple of homes and offices, but are also found…
How to Grow and Care for an Avocado Plant Indoors
Growing avocados from seed indoors are not at all impossible. We have seen many homes with fruit-bearing trees in their homes and they look professional. Some households even have papayas growing in their kitchen….
How to Grow Common Sage
If you are looking for a perennial herb that is easy to grow and has many health benefits then sage is the right choice for you. Sage is known for its culinary…
How to Grow Coleus as a Houseplant
Coleus plants, also known as solenostemon, plectranthus or painted nettle plants, are grown for their velvety foliage that comes in combinations of bright red, burgundy, yellows, green, pink, brown and bronze. Coleus…
How to Care for and Propagate Sweetheart Hoya
Hoya kerrii has many unusual names, such as ‘Sweetheart hoya‘ or ‘Valentine cactus plant’. This is due to the original shape of its leaves – in the shape of a heart. The…
Everything You Need to Know About Black Eyed Susans
The Black-eyed Susans’ (Rudbeckia hirta) are biennial plants that produce nectar that attracts butterflies, bees and other insects which can be potential food for birds. It also provides shelter for several song…
How to Grow African Violets in Your Home
African violets are compact, pretty house plants that produce clusters of jewel-like flowers on and off throughout the year. They have soft, velvety green leaves that are often burgundy on the undersides. While the…
How To Grow Peonies In Pots
Peonies are amazing flowers that come in every color but blue and can live to be up to 100 years old! Peonies come in so many different shapes and sizes and have…