Weeping figs are heavy feeders and need consistent nutrients. The easiest way is to use slow-release fertilizer specific to indoor plants. That way, each time you water, the plant gets an extra boost. If you prefer to feed manually, give the plant a monthly addition of fertilizer in the s...
Pothos (both Scindapsus and Epipremnum) belongs to the Araceae family. If chewed or ingested, this popular household plant can cause significant mechanical irritation and swelling of the oral tissues and other parts of the gastrointestinal tract. 17. Schefflera Schefflera and Brassaia actinophylla con...
" is an easy, practical and attractive way to plant a hanging basket. Coconut fiber basket liners provide excellent air circulation and drainage for a plant while keeping the potting soil inside the pot, where it belongs, resulting in healthy, beautiful plants....
I’ve been meaning to do this post for quite a long time now. I mention this topic in many of my houseplant posts and give a brief explanation following it up with “post and video coming soon.” There’s no time like the present so I want to share with you my favorite way to f...
The first thing you need to decide on is where to get your tree. There are several ways to get one – Start from zero and plant a tree from seed. This is the most rewarding but the slowest process as you have to wait for your tree to grow roots and become strong before you can ...
Ficus is probably the easiest to grow for beginners; it’s tolerant of the low humidity indoors. Here is a short list of good subjects for bonsai: Ficus (many species) Crassula (jade plant) Carmona (tea plant) Schefflera Calamondin
From the Araliaceae family along with Schefflera (dwarf umbrella plant) andAralia(think the Ming plant), most varieties are evergreen climbers, can easily grow indoors and out. The English ivy has several look-alikes: Irish ivy (Hederahibernica) ...
Spider mites are so tiny. Seeing these houseplant pests without the use of a magnifying glass is difficult. But, if you look closely at the white paper, you’ll observe “specks” moving slowly, even with eight legs. NOTE:One of the best traits ofSchefflera Amateis its resistance to spi...
This process may be somewhat traumatic for your plant, so after you've potted your bonsai plant, you musttake good care of it. Place it out of direct, harsh sunlight for the first few weeks. Keep the soil moist by watering thoroughly whenever the surface begins to feel dry, though make...
Prune a Schefflera Plant Schefflera, or Umbrella plants, are common houseplants that are easy to grow because they can thrive in artificial or moderately bright light conditions and are susceptible to few pests. However, they may require pruning... How to Grow Jasmine from Cuttings Jasmine makes...