With its glossy-green foliage and abundant, golden fruit, thisΒ citrus tree is a great starter plant.Β If you’re new to growing citrus trees as houseplants, I highly recommend starting with an indoor/ patio-tolerant Calamondin Orange. Small but abundant, bright-orange fruits appear at regular intervals on this cross between a Kumquat and Mandarin Orange. Calamondin orangesContinue reading “Growing Calamondin Citrus Tree”
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Aloe Vera
What is Aloe? Aloe vera is a succulent plant species of the genus Aloe. The plant is stemless or very short-stemmed with thick, greenish, fleshy leaves that fan out from the plantβs central stem. Aloe vera is gel from the leaves of aloe plants. People have used it for thousands of years for healing andContinue reading “Aloe Vera”
Best low-light indoor plants
Looking for the best low-light indoor plants that will thrive in a dim area of your home? There are plenty of indoor plants out there that are easy to care for, forgiving, and low-light tolerant. Some even do better in shadier spaces, if you can believe it. If you’re not a full-blown plant parent yetContinue reading “Best low-light indoor plants”
Humidity and plants
Humidity is often a missing element in the environment we except plants to thrive in. Many houseplants are tropical and live in naturally humid conditions. While some plants can do fine without humidity, even in dry climates, most will thrive best with some added humidity. As an added bonus, humidity is also a beneficial toContinue reading “Humidity and plants”
Sandy Soil Plants
Choosing plants for sandy soil may initially feel somewhat limited, but gardeners can enhance their landscapes through the incorporation of hardy native plants. In general, plants that grow in the sand will require less maintenance from homeowners as they become established and naturalize in the landscape. Sandy soil has its advantages. It drains well, isContinue reading “Sandy Soil Plants”
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