Christmas Cactus, as the name suggests, is not really a cactus but a beautiful flowering plant more commonly referred to as forest cactus, growing in jungle woodland attached to trees. They make beautiful houseplants for gifting, especially during Christmas. Colourful and pretty, these make ideal gifts owing to their beautiful eye-catching pink, purple, white or…
Echeverias are native to semi-arid regions of Mexico and Southern America. They are evergreen, rosette-forming, succulent plants best kept in a hot, sunny spot. Like most fascinating houseplants, Echeverias will thrive even on neglect. In summer, Echeverias impress all with yellow-tipped flowers. However, the scientific tips on Echeveria care matter a lot as they would…
Do you want a cool plant that doesn’t need much attention but still looks good? In that case, the Yucca plant might pique your curiosity! It has thorny leaves and the ability to grow huge. Nonetheless, despite its toughness, it requires some specialized care to thrive. With its minimalism, the Yucca plant steals the show…
Do you have a knack for gardening but struggle to manage time for it? Well, there is a proper alternative to it. Sempervivum or houseleeks are the perfect plants to grow when you find it hard to manage bigger plants. They are perfect for beginners, making your house or balcony look incredibly green and vibrant….
Aeoniums, also known as ‘tree houseleeks’, are a genus of succulent plants that belong to the family Crassulaceae. They are native to the Canary Islands, Madeira, and Morocco but are also popular among gardeners and indoor plant enthusiasts worldwide due to their unique and attractive appearance. The Aeonium ‘Tree Houseleeks’ are particularly popular due to…
The Crassula ovata sub-species of plants are known to people by many names. Jade Plant, Lucky Plant, and Friendship Plant are some of them. However, the most popularly used common name for this unique-looking plant- is “money plant”. It is a succulent sub-shrub which is native to South Africa and Mozambique. Its most distinguished feature…
If you are a beginner in gardening and want to explore more about growing flowering cacti, you are at the right place. Growing cactus is extremely popular amongst beginners for these two reasons. One of the reasons is that it isn’t easy to kill them, and the second is that they can thrive well even…
Agave is a succulent that is native to North America, Central America, and South America. They are called succulents because they store moisture from rain and dew and store it in their leaves and roots. There are lots of varieties and 250 species in the agave genus. The agave plant is a perennial plant that…
Are you fascinated by those cutesy spine-covered, fleshy and leafless plants? Well, you are not the only one. Cacti and succulents are one of the most popular categories of houseplants preferred by people all over the world due to their low maintenance, visual appeal and easy-growing abilities. They are characterised by fleshy stems and waxy…
Yucca plants are a genus of perennial shrubs and trees from the family of Asparagaceae; they come in around 40 different varieties that each have a set of unique characteristics. Yucca is the kind of plant that grows in hot and dry places in America and the Caribbean. Most of the yucca varieties need only…