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Why are my houseplants getting brown tips on their leaves? How do I use the self-watering pot? Why is my plant not growing? / How do I boost my plant's growth? Why is my plant not flowering? How do I take care of succulents? ...
Everything You Need To Know About Hibiscus
Hibiscus flowers are among the most popular outdoor plants all over the country; this is because their showy flowers come in an array of eye-catching colors, they’re easy to care for, and they’re good for the bees and butterflies! These plants naturally grow in bush form, but they can be trained to ...
To Mist or Not To Mist?
Hey Plant Parent! Let's talk about misting! What Misting Does (and doesn’t) Do: Misting is often recommended as a way to increase humidity for houseplants. However, it only actually increases the humidity for about 5 minutes, which isn’t even long enough for the stomata to really open and enjoy ...
Signs Your Houseplant Has Outgrown Its Plastic Pot (Since It Can't Stay In ...
People usually do the first thing after buying a new houseplant (besides staring at it lovingly while doing a happy dance) is to place it—plastic pot and all—into a more decorative container. And while it's OK to keep your plant in its plastic home, for the time being, you won't want to leave it the...
How To Help Your Houseplants Survive The Heat
UAE didn’t use to be known for its heatwaves, but we’ve quickly gone from ‘it’s the hottest summer since 1928’ to ‘it’s the hottest summer on record since last year.’ Every year, temperatures continue to soar across nearly all of the northern hemisphere, and while it means uncomfortable sleep ...
Biophilic Design for Rookies: 16 Steps to Include Biophilic Design into You...
We predicted that biophilic design would be a 2021 interior design trend to watch out for at the start of the year. Spoiler alert: biophilic design is one of the year’s biggest trends! But what is biophilic design exactly? Let’s take a closer look at the biophilic design and how you can incorporate ...
Something to Plant in August
There's loads of possibility to keep growing! The growing season is in high gear for much of the country, with temperatures soaring and gardens overflowing with their bounty. While you may think it's too early to sow anything this year, that's simply not so! You still can plant some short-season ...
Food You Can Grow Fast
Growing your own food is incredibly rewarding, but it's not always clear how soon you can expect to start harvesting. This guide outlines some of the fastest-growing greens and food from seed so you can start sampling tasty greens and veggies as soon as possible! Some general tips: You can har...
How to Grow Microgreens at Home
If you haven’t heard about Microgreens, then you are definitely in for a delight! These little greens are basically micro varieties of fully mature plants....
What is Vermiculite? What is it used for?
If you’re looking for an additive to improve the quality of your soil, or even entirely replace the soil, then vermiculite is an attractive option. It is commonly used in soil mixes, as well as by professional gardeners and nursery workers to improve seed germination success and encourage rapid root...
Anthurium Care
The “flowers” of the Anthurium are some of the longest-lasting on earth, which means that dazzling color will last in your home for months. The Anthurium symbolizes hospitality with its open heart-shaped flower and inspires happiness and abundance....
Did you know why these Bamboo are considered lucky?
Lucky Bamboo is one of the most popular Feng shui cures. You can see Feng shui lucky bamboo in most floral shops nowadays. These cute little arrangements in their exotic containers are stalks of Dracaena sanderiana, a plant native to the equatorial West African region....
Did you know there are 4 type of Tulsi?
It is known as Holy Basil in English and Tulsi in Sanskrit. Other names used for the Tulsi are Manjari, Krishna Tulsi, Trittavu, Tulsi, and Tulsi. Tulsi is one of roughly 60 species of the genus Ocimum, the basil genus. Within the Tulsi family, there are several kinds grown in India. Most varieties...
Ficus Bonsai Care
The Ficus is a real tropical plant with an Asian atmosphere. The Ficus is known for its branchy root and its full bunch of leaves. The Ficus is completely in her element if the soil is slightly moist at all times and is in a place with a lot of indirect light....
Create a safe workplace with plants
We are slowly getting used to the new society where we have to keep our distance. Employers are busy planning how to furnish spaces to ensure a safe place for their employees and visitors. We like to think with you, because if something is beneficial to health, it is green!...
How much should I water my plant?
It's important to make sure your plant gets enough water to grow healthily, but no so much that it drowns. ...
Peperomia Obtusifolia Care (Baby Rubber Plant)
The family Piperaceae belongs to an ancient lineage of flowering plants known as Magnoliids. These plants are mostly tropical, and are the source of many of the essential oils and botanical oddities that we use. Avocadoes, magnolias, bay laurel, cinnamon, camphor, soursop, and more are all Magnoliid...
Pilea peperomioides Care
Sure, money doesn’t grow on trees, but the Coin Plant / Chinese Money Plant (Pilea peperomioides) is worth spending some time on. ...
How To Care Your Gardenia
Gardenias (Gardenia jasminoides) are tropical broadleaf evergreens, usually grown as large indoor potted specimens for the sake of their spectacular scented white flowers. The gardenia is a beloved plant for the very simple reason that few natural scents are as remarkable, evocative, and memorable. ...
How to Water Air Plants
Although air plants are generally very easy plants to care for, watering tends to be the make or break factor. Don’t worry though! We have some tips and tricks to make it easy and simple....
Choosing Grow Lights
Choosing to grow indoor plants with artificial lighting 'grow lights' is crucial for certain types of plants and necessary to achieve desired indoor gardening results. You’re probably aware of these points, however, they’re still worth mentioning. All plants have light requirement for the photosy...
How to Water a Houseplant Effectively
Watering a houseplant - how hard can it be? Pour a certain amount of water into the plant's soil once a week to ensure quality growth - simple. However, many people unknowingly hydrate their plant using incorrect methods; thus leaving its growth and roots feeling a little uninspired. The amount, fre...
Fungus Gnats
Top Tips & Info Eradication Difficulty - Moderate Life Cycle - Up to thirty days. The female can lay up to thirty eggs a day - two hundred in total. Fungus Gnats are small black flies that roam around the house predominantly in autumn and winter. Although the adults are harmless, their larvae...
Scale
Top Tips & Info Eradication Difficulty - Moderate Life Cycle - Up to a year. The female can lay up to fifteen eggs a week - fifty in total. Scale can affect all areas above the soil line, including the leaves, cubbyholes and flowers. Remove and crush all of the visible bugs using your fingern...
Vine Weevils
Top Tips & Info Eradication Difficulty - Moderate Life Cycle - Up to a year. The female can lay up to fifteen eggs a day - three hundred in total. Vine or Root Weevils can be brought into the home by two methods - the plant's original soil when purchased, or using a contaminated potting mix duri...
Root Mealybug
Top Tips & Info Eradication Difficulty - Easy Life Cycle - Up to fifty-five days. The female can lay up to fifteen eggs a day - two hundred in total. Root mealybugs, as the name suggests, will attack the plant's lower portion, sucking out its sap and stored nutrients. Symptoms include wilting...
Blackfly
Top Tips & Info Eradication Difficulty - Easy Life Cycle - Up to twenty-five days. The female can lay up to twenty eggs a day - five hundred in total. Blackfly will attack all plant parts above the soil, most notably being the new growth and flowers. Remove and crush all of the visible bugs u...
Spider Mite
Top Tips & Info Eradication Difficulty - Difficult Life Cycle - Up to fifty-five days. The female can lay up to twenty eggs per day - one hundred & fifty in total. Webs & Colonies will develop in cubbyholes, under-leafs and flowers. Remove and crush all of the visible mites and webs using you...
Aphids & Greenfly
Top Tips & Info Eradication Difficulty - Easy Life Cycle - Up to twenty-five days. The female can lay up to twelve eggs per day - eighty in total. Aphids & Greenflies will attack the new growth and flowers of a plant. Remove and crush all of the visible bugs using your fingers. Prune off the...
Thrips - Thunderflies
Thrips are small, tubular-shaped flies that'll bring great destruction to the unfortunate plant(s). They can be introduced into the home via many different methods, but most notably being through an open window or via infected soil during a transplantation. Despite their damaging destruction, they c...
Whitefly
Top Tips & Info Eradication Difficulty - Moderate Life Cycle - Up to sixty days. The female can lay up to thirty eggs a day - three hundred in total. Whitefly will attack all plant parts above the soil, most notably being the foliage and stems (see images below). They'll fly around the plant,...
How to Make a Terrarium in 5 Easy Steps
If you’re interested in testing out your green thumb, but don’t have the space to do so, a DIY terrarium is just what you need. These mini tabletop gardens are fun to create and are a great way to perk up your indoor space....
Root Rot
Contents What is Root Rot? Symptoms Causes A Step-By-Step Guide & Aftercare Hydrogen Peroxide & Cinnamon...
Kentia Palm Care
Contents Top Tips Location, Water, Humidity & Fertilization Common Issues Origins, Temperature, Propagation, Repotting & Toxicity....
How To Treat Mealybugs
Mealybugs are one of the most common houseplant pests. Resembling small pieces of cotton or lint at a distance, mealybugs are soft bodied insects that feed on the juices of many tropical plant varieties. They can rapidly reproduce and cause an infestation, but if caught in the early phases of their ...
Bacterial And Fungal Leaf Spot
Leaf discoloration and changes in texture often point to issues related to watering, light, or pests. After properly troubleshooting an ailing plant for potential causes of plant stress and determining that it is not due to improper care, leaf spot or fungal infection should be the next area for inv...
50 Ways to Conserve Natural Resources at Home
Celebrated every year on July 28th, World Nature Conservation Day is a reminder that a healthy environment can only be maintained if we learn to use our natural resources sustainably. By consuming less and conserving more, we can leave behind a healthy planet for future generations. Get inspired to ...
Caring for your Indoor Rose
Water, compost, nutrients and light are all a rose needs. If you want to go on enjoying your rose for longer than three weeks, all you need to do is prune it. Here are some tips to help you care for your rose....
String of Hearts Care
The String of Hearts loves to trail! Pot it in a hanging vessel and position it in the window for the most impressive look....
Hedera Ivy Care
I’ve put together some Hedera Ivy care tips that will help you keep your plant baby happy, lush, and green. So don’t be nervous about keeping your Hedera Ivy healthy and thriving...
Boston Fern Care
I’ve put together some Boston Fern care tips that will help you keep your plant baby happy, lush, and green. So don’t be nervous about keeping your Boston Fern healthy and thriving....
Air Plant Care: How To Care For Tillandsia
Tillandsias grow differently than most other house plants, so they can be confusing to the beginner. They are really very hardy, and require much less attention than other house plants. The following simplifies the instruction but you can scroll down for much more specific information....
Plantsman Tips: Bamboo Palm Care
I’ve put together some Bamboo Palm care tips that will help you keep your plant baby happy, lush, and green. So don’t be nervous about keeping your Bamboo Palm healthy and thriving, Plant Mom is here to help!...
How to care for your Rosemary
Use these instructions to care for a Herbs. This guide will tell you how to water a Herbs; its light, temperature, humidity preferences and any additional care it might need to help it grow....
Why is my herb plant limp and drooping?
Your lifeless herb plant can look alarming, but don't fret! It probably just needs a good drink....
Why is my Areca Palm turning brown and yellow?
The most common question I get asked about Areca Palm is why their fronds are turning brown or yellow. Areca Palms are indigenous to Madagascar and they do best when their environment mimics the natural sunlight and moisture they would receive there. This palm is an outstanding indoor plant adding a...
Fiddle Leaf Fig Care
The Fiddle Leaf Fig appreciates a warm, humid environment, a fair amount of water and plenty of light. Choose a location away from air vents and drafts where the tree will receive plenty of bright ambient light. Directly in front of, or close by a southern or western facing window is ideal, and east...
