plant care & mindfulness
I am an anxious person. I am aware of it, and I am not ashamed of it. I know, and you should know it too, that there is nothing wrong with being anxious. According to the WHO, anxiety disorders affected 301 million people globally in …
Long lived houseplants: Tried and true. Each and every single one of these plants has been in our home for many years. The oldest one, which I am mentioning in this Blog, has been with me for 19 years. To strengthen my argument about which …
Plants that need little water, or drought tolerant plants, are those that can survive without water for up to two to three weeks, making them perfect for when you go on vacation. Likewise, if your lifestyle often takes you away from home for extended periods, these …
The most amazing, (and the best), tropical plants to grow in your home are the ones that grow out of control in the wild! I am not kidding you! Let me give you some context; I traveled to Florida with my family in March. It …
There is no doubt that variegated houseplants are beautiful. To me, the colours and, both the symmetrical and random patterns of variegated leaves are stunning works of art. They make me pause and start wondering HOW is this “natural” and un-intentional composition of colours even …
The Arrowhead Plant is a wonderful vining or trailing houseplant with several common names; Goosefoot, Arrowhead Vine, (due to its ability to climb), Arrowhead Philodendron, (because it is a relative of the Philodendron), and Nephthytis, (which is not an entirely correct name for it. The …
I have a particular relationship with the Prayer Plant. I want to say it’s a “love-hate” relationship, but that is way too extreme! It’s more of a “love-frustration” relationship. If it wasn’t for the fact that I am completely fascinated by the hypnotic beauty of …
The Panda Plant is a cute and fuzzy little plant that is not only ideal for busy people; it’s also a great plant for kids! With its fuzzy leaves and soft colours, the Panda Plant sparks the interest of children. As a matter of fact, …
If you are searching for Closed Terrarium plants, you most likely already know what a Closed Terrarium is, and how it works. A bit of context, however, always helps! A Closed Terrarium, also known as Sealed Terrarium, Glass Terrarium, Vivarium or Bottle Terrarium is a …
The Aloe Vera plant care indoors is quite easy. As a matter of fact, it should be a no-brainer, as long as you leave your succulent alone!! (I learnt this the hard way myself!) Native to the Arabian Peninsula, the Aloe Barbadensis, is an evergreen …
