Aloe is one of those plants just about everyone has around the house. And if you don’t have a few, you should. And if you have just one but would like some more, then learn how to grow brand new aloe plants from "pups". Take a closer look at the humble aloe vera plant. Aloe vera is one of the easiest succulents to grow. They are like the introverts of the succulent world, best left to their own devices and checked on once in a while to see if they need anything. I’m sure we’ve … [Read more...] about Aloe Vera Gel: How To Harvest It and 20 Ways To Use It
Houseplants
How to Propagate Aloe Vera By Transplanting Aloe Vera Pups
I have three large aloe vera plants, two that are pups from the main plant. They all share a big terra cotta bowl on the end of a coffee table, in my living room. I’ve had this particular plant for five years, and it’s provided many a friend with aloe plants. The wily coffee table aloe which grabs the legs of unsuspecting passersby! The smaller plants that grow off of the base, known as pups, were starting to get crowded, so it was time to give them each their own homes. In this … [Read more...] about How to Propagate Aloe Vera By Transplanting Aloe Vera Pups
How To Prune A Jade To Get A Big Bushy Plant (With Photos!)
Jade are one of the quintessential succulent house plants that almost everyone can recognize and most plant lovers to keep in their home. Not yet got your own Jade plant? Get started with a healthy, high quality plant. This 10-12 inch live plant available on Amazon has brilliant reviews and will give you the perfect foundation for starting a giant Jade bush. This beautiful tree-like plant is easy to care for, as it doesn’t have very particular watering or sunlight needs. Jade … [Read more...] about How To Prune A Jade To Get A Big Bushy Plant (With Photos!)
10 Beautiful Trees You Can Grow Indoors
Indoor trees can change the tone of a room. Suddenly your living room is boho with a jungle feel. For the gardener, growing trees indoors may have nothing to do with that, and will mostly just be a challenge to see if they can avoid spider mites on a parlor palm. There is a famous study from NASA that found many species of plants can help clean the air in your home. Whatever your reasoning behind it, if you are looking to grow a tree indoors it would be helpful to know a little … [Read more...] about 10 Beautiful Trees You Can Grow Indoors
Hoya Plants: The Total Guide To Growing & Caring For The “Wax Plant”
The Hoya plant, also known as a “wax plant” is native to China, Malaysia, India, Indonesia, Vietnam and are also found in the Philippines and Australia. Hoya plants such as Hoya carnosa are known as wax plants because their leaves and flowers look like they are carved from wax. They are evergreen perennial plants with simple leaves and roots. Leaves can be hairy or smooth and may have silvery spots. The flowers are typically green, orange, pink, red, or white. They bloom in clusters. … [Read more...] about Hoya Plants: The Total Guide To Growing & Caring For The “Wax Plant”
DIY Terrariums: Everything You Need To Know To Build Your Own Plant Terrarium
Terrariums are the perfect way to spruce up your home with a little greenery. They don’t take up much space, don’t need a lot of care, and add a wonderful whimsical quality to any space they’re part of. The best part is, terrariums are incredibly easy to care for and even the most gardening inept can find success. You can build a terrarium in just a few minutes. It’s a great project to do with the kids! Terrariums make great gifts for a housewarming or favors for a party. Pin This … [Read more...] about DIY Terrariums: Everything You Need To Know To Build Your Own Plant Terrarium