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With beautiful sheen on the dark green foliage, this plant is a joy to look at, and these Silver Satin Pothos Pictures prove it just right!
The commonly grown agapanthus flower, often called Lily of the Nile, was introduced to Australia from South Africa. They are extremely hardy, drought-tolerant plants that produce flowers in different colours from white to blue to purple.
We thought we would put together an illustrated guide to the best plants if your pet is a little bit too into the greenery in your house.
Die Baubotanik verbindet mit ihren Konstruktionen lebendiges Holz mit herkömmlichen Bauteilen aus Stahl oder anderen Materialien.
How to grow the lipstick plant — a glossy, trailing houseplant that's perfect for hanging and that blooms colorful tubular flowers.
OLLIE THE CALATHEA ORBIFOLIA Also known as the Prayer Plant. The Calathea Orbifolia is native to the tropical rainforests of Bolivia. LIGHTING A medium to bright light will be perfect for Ollie the calathea. If he is placed in a bright room, keep him away from any windows. The bright sun will burn his leaves. While Ollie likes a good amount of light he will be tolerant of lower light in the winter months when sunlight is minimal. WATERING The calathea orbifolia likes small amounts of water on a regular basis. Check the soil frequently. Getting the balance may be tricky as he won’t like his soil to completely dry out or be too soggy. Every week check the first 2-3 inches of the soil and make sure it is dry before watering. In the winter time you can reduce his watering schedule to once a week but always check his soil is dry before you water him. HUMIDITY The Calathea Orbifolia is from a very humid climate and will appreciate moisture on his leaves. To replicate his natural habitat you read our blog on how to increase humidity in your home. TEMPERATURE The perfect indoor temperature for Ollie the orbifolia is between 18-24 degrees celsius. As long as the indoor temperature doesn't dip lower than 18°C the calathea orbifolia will be happy. FERTILISER To promote growth use our fertiliser every 4 weeks in the months from March-September. Make sure to dilute the fertiliser to a quarter strength to avoid fertiliser burn to Ollie’s roots. REPOTTING The calathea orbifolia is fast growing and will produce a lot of new growth over the spring and summer months. Repot him every year to give him more room to grow. You can check the bottom of the nursery pot. If you can see his roots sticking out the bottom, it's time to repot. TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR CALATHEA ORBIFOLIA Curling leaves - The curling leaves are a sign that the calathea is suffering from the cold. Have a look around the home to make sure Ollie the calathea is not close to any windows or doors that could be causing drafts. Drooping leaves - The calathe orbifolia prefers his soil to be semi moist without drying out completely between each water. When the soil dries out Ollie’s foliage will start to droop and this will indicate that he needs a drink. If the first few inches of soil is bone dry to touch, Ollie should be watered lightly. It’s worth noting that Calathea’s leaves move with the light. The leaves appear droopy during the day and will move upwards in the evening. Yellow leaves - Yellow leaves often indicate that the calathea orbifolia has been overwatered. You can remove this leaf by cutting the stem at the base of the plant. Reduce his watering schedule especially in the winter months. Brown edges: The brown edges could be caused by a variety of things. Ollie is sensitive to hard water which could be causing the leaves to brown. Use filtered or rainwater moving forward. Lack of humidity levels. Be sure that Ollie is getting regularly misted, is near a humidifier or a pebble tray is used underneath the pot. Occasionally the brown tips could be from over fertilising, it is good to note that Orbifolia are very sensitive. Always dilute our houseplant fertiliser. OUR TOP 3 CARE TIPS Top tip 1: The calathea orbifolia is very draft sensitive. He will suffer from cold damage if he is placed in a draughty spot. Keep him away from any open windows or draughty hallways. Top tip 2: To promote growth use our fertiliser every 4 weeks in the spring and summer months. Always dilute to a quarter strength. Top tip 3: Always water and mist Ollie with filtered or rain water. Harsh chemicals found in tap water will cause his edges to brown.
I have two great loves: my plants and my pets (there's a lot of crossover between those two groups, too).
A home full of cats and plants
Blue Star Fern care guide, including all aspects of care and how to identify and fix common problems. All you need to know to grow Phlebodium aureum.
Unleash a burst of color in your garden with the Best Oxalis Varieties, a versatile and stunning collection of plants to suit any green thumb.
Bright indirect light is essential for houseplants. It refers to an indirect way of providing a plant with vitally important light.
These 12 common house plants that filter your air are safe for cats and perfect for healthy home decor on a tight budget.
Learn to grow crossandra. It blooms all year in good conditions. As houseplants, their glossy green foliage looks good even if they're not in bloom.
Learn to grow crossandra. It blooms all year in good conditions. As houseplants, their glossy green foliage looks good even if they're not in bloom.
If you are new to using rhubarb, here's how to prepare the fresh plant to enjoy all year!
Discover a few of the coolest houseplants that will help you liven up an empty shelf or windowsill in your home.
Let me take you on a journey today to see how I transformed my empty grass backyard into a green heaven of vegetable garden :)
Botanical Name: Eupatorium cannabinum L. The genus name Eupatorium can be traced back to the ancient Greek king Mithridates Eupator (120-63 BC), who apparently was the first to use species in this genus as a medicine. The species name cannabinum is only due to the resemblance the leaves have to hemp leaf (Cannabis sativa) because those two plant species, in fact, are not related. Other Common Names: Common hemp agrimony, water agrimony, common Dutch agrimony, St. John's herb, water maudlin, gravel root, sweet-smelling trefoil, holy rope. Habitat: The plant is found wild in most parts of Europe, but it is
Making Queen of the Night flower is no easy task. Follow our guide to learn How to Get Night Blooming Cereus to Bloom in easy steps!
The creeping fig is also known as the climbing fig which is primarily grown outdoors as a climbing vine. However, the ficus pumila is also grown as an ornamental house plant successfully indoors.
I am into the family of plants called Selaginella. Previously I wrote about a plant purchased for my terrariums called Selaginella kraussiana ( Golden Club
Lynda Gardener knows how to make the most Instagrammable styled vignette wherever she goes with whatever is lying around.
hen heaven I want chickens , I want them to follow me around the garden on a soft spring day. I want to name them chickeny...
From alpacas to beaded pigs, these bedraggled creatures are in bad need of some product. Sadly, they are forced to stick with the natural look.
Want to grow lush and green ferns like never before? Well, here's one secret!
I have been growing chia organically for the past 10 years, and I have fine-tuned my growing and harvesting techniques. This article will share those techniques to help readers grow their own crop of this plant with high nutritional value.
The fiddle leaf fig tree is cool, stylish and livens up any room. But it's fickle and demands certain care. Is it the right plant for you?
How to grow houseplants in LECA. Including the pros and cons of transferring your houseplants to LECA and how do it step by step.
