Nepenthes are perhaps the most unusual, fantastic and misunderstood of all carnivorous plants. They comprise the largest plant family in the world, with over 800 species from all continents except Antarctica.
Category: Beginners Guide
Nepenthes or carnivorous pitcher plants have a kind of suction tube or bucket-like plant native to Malaysia and Sumatra. They make for an amazing houseplant as well as a curious ornamental plant in the garden. But here are some amazing facts about these plants that you probably didn’t know!
Aeoniums are a challenging species. They’re extremely sensitive to over-watering and produce an enormous root system under the soil that, left unmonitored, can rot and kill the plant entirely. There’s not much that’s more heartbreaking than watching your favorite plant shrivel up and die from over-watering.
Adenium plants are extremely beautiful, durable and easy to care for. These plants contain many kinds of flowers and can be used both as indoor houseplant and outdoor landscaping plant.
String Of Hearts does not require sunlight to grow. In fact, the plants thrive better in shaded locations during the summer months of the year especially when temperatures are high.
String of Bananas String of Bananas need sunlight to grow, but they have stronger roots than most other houseplants. Allow enough air flow to avoid diseases such as leaf spots and root rot.
String of dolphins are very sensitive to overwatering, underwater light and fertilizers. If you follow these golden rules for watering string of dolphins, you will keep your plants healthy and beautiful for months.
String of Hearts are beautiful plants that are sold in hanging baskets. Water these plants a little and often instead of a lot at one time to help avoid root burn.
These succulents are very sensitive to overwatering. The key is to water them when dry, which can be as often as once a week.
String of Pearls is a beautiful addition to any garden with its unusual and very attractive flowers. This succulent can be made into an indoor plant as well. Propagation is easy, as are its pruning and care requirements.