Thanksgiving cactus in bloom

5 DIY Cactus Fertilizer Recipes for Better Growth

Cacti have low watering and fertilizer needs making them easy to care for as houseplants. However, they require a boost for healthy growth and better flowering. The easiest way is to use homemade fertilizers, which are safe to use on plants and around children and pets. When using commercial cactus fertilizers, there is always the…

The desert rose plant

5 Common Desert Rose Problems and How to Solve Them

The desert rose (Adenium obesum) is a striking flower that stands out in many gardens, both indoors and outdoors. It’s prized for its trumpet-shaped pink or red flowers, thin, vibrant leaves, and thick trunk that befits a bonsai plant. Native to Africa, Madagascar and the Middle East, desert rose plants thrive in warm climates (USDA…

The Dwarf Chin Cactus

7 Beautiful Cactus Plants With Pink Flowers: Pictures and Info

Pink flowers are visually striking and can make your collection stand out. Besides, it’s a color frequently associated with love, admiration, and compassion. There are hundreds of plants with pink flowers but I always prefer cacti because they are easy to care for. As drought-tolerant plants, their watering needs are low. Cacti also have unique…

Florist Kalanchoe

6 Reasons Your Kalanchoe Leaves are Falling Off and How to Fix

Kalanchoes are popular houseplants with low maintenance needs. The Florist Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe blossfeldiana), also known as flaming Katy or Madagascar widow’s thrill, is the most grown. It blooms with brightly colored flowers in red, orange, yellow, and white. There are also many types of Kalanchoe grown for their attractive leaves. These include the attractive and…

Thanksgiving cactus dying

6 Common Thanksgiving Cactus Problems and How to Solve Them

Thanksgiving cactus is a beautiful plant that can brighten up any indoor space. True to its name, it blooms in late November typically around the Thanksgiving holiday in the U.S. The vibrant tubular flowers can be pink, red, orange, white, purple, and even yellow. The pendulous nature of this plant makes it perfect for hanging…

Benefits of snake plant

6 Surprising Benefits of Snake Plant in Your Bedroom

Hundreds of plants are out there, but only a few make a perfect pick for your bedroom decor. Before you get overwhelmed with choosing one, let’s introduce the snake plant and its benefits as a houseplant. Also known as mother-in-law’s tongue, the snake plant is a long-lived succulent with sword-like leaves colored in green, yellow,…

The String of turtles succulent

The Dos and Don’ts of Growing String of Turtles Houseplant

String of turtles (Peperomia prostrata) is one of the plants I’m completely obsessed with. This cutie has a very attractive leaf shape that makes it look like the shell of tiny turtles strung together. It’s an excellent choice for spaces like desktops and hanging baskets. But how do you go about planting and maintaining this…

Dead man's fingers cactus

5 Strange Looking Cacti in My Collection

What fascinates me about cacti is sometimes their strange-looking shapes. The unique design contributes to maximizing water storage and minimizing water loss through evaporation. Features like ribs, globules, and creases reduce surface area for water loss. As you know cacti are desert plants with adaptive features that make them survive dry conditions. Their fleshy stems…

Aloe vera in bloom

Flowering Details: Do Aloe Vera Plants Bloom Indoors?

Aloe vera plants are known to form rosettes that make them look beautiful. They are among the easiest succulents to grow, making them popular indoor plants. Aloe can tolerate a bit of neglect and harsh arid conditions. So, do aloe vera plants bloom? The short answer is yes. Aloe plants are known to produce flowers….