Bird-of-paradise flowers do best in loamy, light, and well-draining soil. This allows their roots to absorb enough water and air for the plant to flourish. In addition, the soil should be slightly acidic or basic with a pH value between 5.5 and 7.5 so that more nutrients will be channeled to the plant. You can …
Pothos leaves can turn yellow due to improper care, a plant disease, or pest infestation. By improper care, we mean locating the plant in the direction of unforgiving sunlight, accidentally overwatering it, or subjecting it to intense frost or heat outside. Thankfully, you might still be able to save your pothos leaves if this happens. …
There are 42 beautiful Dahlia species in all, including cultivars. But here are the main types, with at least one of the most popular varieties of the said flower: Cactus Dahlias – Dahlia ‘Alfred Grille’ and Dahlia ‘Karma Bon Bini’ Semi-Cactus Dahlias – Dahlia ‘Henriette’ Decorative Dahlias – Dahlia ‘April Dawn’ and Dahlia ‘Melody Dora’ …
Monstera plants require five to eight hours of filtered or shaded sunlight daily. This is somewhat the same sun exposure they get in their native habitat, hidden under forest trees. However, two varieties of Monstera deliciosa (the Variegatta and Thai Constellation) need to get more light each day to grow with lots of healthy green …
Freesia flowers mainly represent friendship and trust between two people. These meanings stem from the fact that the botanist Christian Ecklon named this lovely and delicate flower after his close friend Dr. Friedrich Freese who had been the first to discover it. Besides that, freesias mean faithfulness and purity for married couples. These flowers can …
The most amazing flowers to give a friend are freesias, periwinkles, and almost all sorts of yellow blooms. You may want to send them the elegant freesia, as it signifies amity and trust, or the pinwheel-shaped periwinkle because it symbolizes a new start and friendship. Also, many people surprise their close friends and allies with …
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Like all plants, repotting your pothos vines should be performed in the warm spring and summer months. The reason is that these are when the plant is most actively growing and absorbing nutrients, so it will find adapting to its new pot vessel and environment easier. Also, if you live in a region with a …
In China, the lovely peach blossom represents blessing and happiness for women who are engaged or getting married soon. They usually display these flowers in the house during this special occasion. Having different shades of pink, the flower also symbolizes feminine power, purity, and innocence. So it’s a common gift on International Women’s Day and …
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The Alyssum Carpet of Snow plant is very easily grown from seed in the ground or raised pots. And here’s how you can do it: Prepare and loosen the soil of the garden bed or pot. Sow the alyssum seeds in their bed. Mist the soil to keep it moist. Wait for the seeds to …
The best soil for rubber plants has fair drainage and aeration, as they don’t like staying wet. A good soil-less recipe with these features can be 1 part coarse sand, 1 part pine bark, and 1 part peat. But you can also use cactus soil as well as add or substitute perlite or pumice for …
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