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18 Apr

Types of Syngonium Plant: Attractive Varieties With Different Foliage

Pradeep SharmaPlants

Syngonium is a name provided for the genus of flowering plants native to tropical rainforests of central and south America, the west indies, and southern Mexico. The flowing plant belongs to the family of Araceae and you will come across a lot of Syngonium varieties that could be found outside in the forests and as beautiful houseplants in homes. Basically, they are known as woody vines that grow to the height of 10-20 meters in trees. The Syngonium leaf shapes change according to the growth stage of the plant. The adult leaves are more lobed as compared to the immature…

31 Mar

‘Bird of Paradise’ Plant: Brief Encyclopedia On This Tropical Beauty

Pradeep SharmaPlantsOutdoor Plant

'Bird of Paradise' Plant also known by the scientific name Strelitzia is a beautiful, flashy plant that brings tropical colors to your landscape. The unique blooms of the plant resemble birds in flight and consist of a thick and pointed sheath with a 90-degree angle to the stem. The tropical plant is native to the Southern African region and belongs to the family of Strelitziaceae. From the top of the sheath, you will notice beautiful bird of paradise flowers coming in different colors like orange, white, blue and yellow, and purple. The plant can grow up to 20 ft tall…

06 Mar

How To Propagate ‘Crown Of Thorns’ – Complete Guide

Pradeep SharmaPlantsCrown of Thorns, Outdoor Plant, Succulents

Also known by its scientific name Euphorbia milii, and some common names like Christ thorn or the Christ plant, Crown of Thorns is an ideal plant used in decorations of Christmas and New Year. The succulent is quite famous for its colorful cup-shaped flowers and spiny stems and belongs to the family of Euphorbiaceae. The plants look beautiful if you can arrange them well, like small cutting in tabletops, across mantels, and at place settings. This beautiful plant is perfect for gifting purposes and once you know how to propagate 'crown of thorns' plant, you can set up an attractive…

30 Dec

Touch Me Not Plant: How To Grow, Care & Leverage Benefits

Pradeep SharmaPlantsOutdoor Plant

Touch Me Not Plant is a herb or shrub which is native to south and central America but now considered as the pantropical weed. So, if you are willing to know where is touch me not plant found you will come through a list of regions like South Asia, East Asia, West Africa, South Africa, and Australia. The plant belongs to the Fabaceae family and is known as Mimosa pudica scientifically. You can come across many touch me not plant common names like Sensitive plant, Shameplant, Action Plant, Sleepy Plant, and Shy Plant. Like many other plant species, the plant…

20 Dec

Best Trees For Rooftop Garden For All Seasons

Pradeep SharmaGardening, Terrace GardeningOutdoor Plant

Terrace gardens or rooftop gardens are becoming pretty common in urban areas. Due to the lack of space inside and outside the houses these days, people prefer to grow plants on their terraces. Not only does this bring more freshness and lively feeling to your roof, but the vibrant charm makes the surroundings pure as well. Majorly all the types of plants and trees can be grown on your rooftop due to the abundance of sunlight and the ideal temperature to thrive. But still, people find it difficult to identify which are the best trees for rooftop gardens. The plants…

11 Dec

Gold Mop Cypress Pruning and Caring Guide

Pradeep SharmaPlantsOutdoor Plant

The Golden Mop plant is also known as the Golden Mop Cypress, Golden Mop False Cypress, Japanese False Cypress belongs to the Cupressaceae family. The plant is native to Japan and is known for its bright colors that carry a greenish-golden hue throughout the year. Gold mop cypress scientific name is Chamaecyparis Pisifera that could be a beautiful addition to your home garden as it adds glowy colors to your garden. While taking care of this plant is quite easy, the gold mop cypress pruning process is also not very complicated. The Golden Mop is a slow-growing shrub and you…

09 Dec

Potting Soil For Succulents: How To Make Your Own

Pradeep SharmaGardening

You may have grown a lot of plant varieties in your garden or indoors using the normal gardening soil. But do you have any succulents? Did you find it difficult to grow succulents at home? And do you know the actual culprit that hampered the growth of your plant? The answer is the soil. Succulents are picky when it comes to soil and you may need to identify the best soil that works for them. The best potting soil for succulents can be prepared at home if you are aware of the major ingredients. Traditional potting soils are prepared in…

02 Dec

Easy to Grow Low Maintenance Balcony Plants

Pradeep SharmaPlants, Green HomeIndoor Plants

Whether you live in a big mansion or a small apartment, whether it’s on the ground floor or at the topmost floor of your building. You will definitely have some space to keep beautiful plants. Now, it’s your choice whether you want to place them indoors in your bedroom, living room, or outside in your balcony or terrace garden. Most of the people have balconies where they prefer to keep the plants. That is why low-maintenance balcony plants are quite commonly found everywhere. These evergreen balcony plants are a great addition to your home and your balcony. The green shade…

30 Nov

Bug Eater Plants: Carnivorous Plants that Feed on Insects

Pradeep SharmaPlantscarnivorous plants

As a person we all are aware of the food cycle, plants consume sunlight, plants are eaten by small animals and small animals are the prey of bigger animals. This is a normal food cycle in nature but there are exceptions everywhere. We know plants survive on sunlight, soil, and water for nutrients but there are some plants that directly feed on animals like bugs, insects, and flies. These plants are known as bug eater plants or carnivorous plants. Bug eater plants or carnivorous plants may look a little unusual than your normal houseplants. These plants are native to places…

19 Nov

Some Proven Peace Lily Benefits for Your Home

Pradeep SharmaPlantsFlowering Plant, Indoor Plants

People love to have low-maintenance plants at homes that thrive well in your home atmosphere. The peace lily is one such plant that is kept at home due to its beautiful white flowers that bloom in the spring and its glossy dark green leaves. Apart from being a showy plant, several peace lily benefits also attract the people to keep one at their homes. The peace lily is a kind of houseplant that never disappoints you but protects you and uplifts your interiors. Spathiphyllum plant commonly known as the peace lily belongs to the Araceae family and is native to…