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Weeping trees are trees characterized by soft, limp twigs. This characterization may lead to a bent crown and pendulous branches that can cascade to the ground. While weepyness occurs in nature, most weeping trees are cultivars. Because of their shape, weeping trees are popular in landscaping; generally they need a lot of space and are solitary so that their effect … Read more

Selecting the perfect Christmas tree for your home can be an enjoyable and rewarding experience for the entire family. Decorating and displaying a real Christmas tree is a tradition followed by generations of  families. The most common Christmas tree used is a cut tree. However, some prefer using a living Christmas tree sold with roots … Read more

Categories of vegetables Leafy green – lettuce, spinach and silverbeet etc Cruciferous – cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts and broccoli etc Marrow – pumpkin, cucumber and zucchini etc Root – potato, sweet potato and yam etc Edible plant stem – celery and asparagus etc Allium – onion, garlic and shallot etc Beets- Turnips, Celeriac, Radish etc … Read more

Spilling and trailing plants make better options for hanging baskets as they make the container look abundant. Apart from softening the whole look, they help blend the rest of the plants together. A hanging basket is a structure suspended from the ceiling or other high places using chains, ropes, and other materials.Baskets come in varying … Read more

What is Calathea roseopicta? Calathea roseopicta, the rose-painted calathea, is a species of plant in the family Marantaceae, native to northwest Brazil. It is a clump-forming evergreen perennial growing to 50 cm (20 in), very similar in appearance to Calathea makoyana. The large rounded leaves are dark green above, red below, marked heavily with cream or pink stripes “painted” along the veins and midriff, with feathered margins. How … Read more

Introduction Calathea is a genus of about 120 species of tropical plants in the family Marantaceae. The plants are evergreen, perennial herbs with erect stems, reaching anywhere from a few inches to 6 feet tall. The leaves are large, simple, and oval to lance-shaped, and are borne in opposite pairs on the stem. Calathea zebrina … Read more

Introduction Pine stripe Calathea, a beautiful indoor plant, is native to Brazil. It has a wide variety of names, including Painted Prayer Plant, Striped Calathea, and Prayer Plant. It has big, wide leaves that grow from a central point. The leaves can be a mix of green and white, or just green, or just white, … Read more

Introduction Calathea orbifolia is a tropical plant that is indigenous to Brazil and Argentina. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of conditions, making it a popular houseplant. Despite its popularity, this plant has been around for centuries. The ancient Incas used calathea orbifolia for a variety of purposes, from religious … Read more

Introduction The Calathea Vittata is a tropical plant known for its beautiful leaves and dramatic coloring. In the wild, this plant can grow up to one meter tall. In a home, this plant is more likely to stay between 10 and 30 centimeters tall. This plant is native to Brazil, so it does best in … Read more

Introduction Palm trees are some of the most iconic plants in the world. There are over 2,000 different species of palm trees, making them one of the largest families of plants on Earth. They can be found in tropical and subtropical climates, and are prized for their beauty and shade. The ruffled fan palm tree … Read more