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10 Flowers that Represent Strength - Featured image
5 min read Flowers And Houseplants

Flowers can represent strength in many ways. The beauty of flowers can reflect the resilience and determination of a person in the face of adversity. The variety of colors and shapes of flowers can also symbolize the diversity of strength and the unique qualities of each individual. The cycle of a flower blooming, and dying...

Blue Elf Succulent Care and Growth Guide - Featured image
6 min read Flowers And Houseplants

The blue elf succulent is a rising star in the gardening world. They are sought after for their long-lasting blooms and ease of care. Typically a short plant with a rosette shape, varieties can have fluorescent shades of green tinged with red or orange at their tips. In late winter to early spring, you will...

Sansevieria Kirkii Growing and Care Guide - Featured image
6 min read Flowers And Houseplants

Sansevieria Kirkii is a hardy and easy-to-care-for plant, making it a great choice for beginners. More commonly known as the Kirkii Snake Plant or African Spear, this species of evergreen perennial plant is in the Asparagaceae family. It is native to eastern and southern Africa and is most commonly found in Tanzania, Kenya, and Mozambique....

Winter Cherry Plant Growing & Care Guide - Featured image
4 min read Flowers And Houseplants

Winter cherry plants, also known as Physalis alkekengi, are a unique flowering shrub that is popular among gardeners. The shrub is native to Europe and Asia, and produces lantern-like fruit that make it a stand-out in the garden. The winter cherry plant is not only attractive to look at, but it also provides a great...

How To Propagate A Thanksgiving Cactus - Featured image
3 min read Flowers And Houseplants

A Thanksgiving Cactus is a tropical succulent native to Brazil and is known for its showy, bright, and vibrant blooms. It is a member of the Schlumbergera cacti family and is related to the Christmas Cactus. The Thanksgiving Cactus has thick, flat leaves/segments and produces its lovely many-petaled blossoms in late fall. This timing makes...

How to Propagate a Christmas Cactus - Featured image
3 min read Flowers And Houseplants

The Christmas cactus is a beautiful succulent with bright, vibrant flowers. Christmas Cactuses require very little care and are easy to propagate by taking stem cuttings. With its festive blooms and ease of care, the Christmas cactus is an ideal addition to any home throughout the year. Its ease of propagation makes it easy to...

8 Flowers that Represent Peace - Featured image
3 min read Flowers And Houseplants

Flowers have long been used to express feelings and emotions, and many types of flowers symbolize peace. These flowers represent different sides of peace, from calmness and tranquility to harmony and balance. Each flower has its unique symbolism and history, and we wanted to bring you a list of 8 flowers that represent peace. Whether...

How To Prune African Violets - Featured image
4 min read Flowers And Houseplants

African violets are a type of flowering houseplant that has been popular since the Victorian era. They are from the family Gesneriaceae, and there are more than 20 species native to Africa. They are small plants, usually reaching no more than 10 inches in height, with thick, fuzzy leaves and delicate, five-petaled flowers in shades...

How To Propagate a Polka Dot Plant - Featured image
4 min read Flowers And Houseplants

Polka dot plants (Hypoestes phyllostachya) are an attractive, easy-care houseplant with bright, colorful foliage. The leaves of the polka dot plant are round, and they are covered in spots and blotches of pink, red, white, or green. It produces small pink or white flowers in the summer, making it an attractive addition to any indoor...

How To Repot An African Violet - Featured image
3 min read Flowers And Houseplants

I absolutely love African Violets. They’re such an easy houseplant to grow and they produce year-round blooms, which is especially nice in the winter when everything outside is dreary. Repotting is a crucial part of African Violet care that should be done regularly, about every 6 months or so. Repotting your African Violet can help...

How to Get Your African Violet to Bloom - Featured image
2 min read Flowers And Houseplants

African violets are one of the most popular houseplants due to their captivating beauty. With their soft, fuzzy leaves and bright, vivid flowers, they are sure to add life to any room. But if your African violet isn’t blooming, it can be very frustrating. Luckily, there are a few simple steps you can take to...