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Overview The name “arborvitae” derives from Latin for “tree of life” and refers to several conifers of the cypress family native to North America and Asia. The two American species, the eastern and giant arborvitae, are, in their wild form, more commonly known as northern white cedar (Thuja occidentalis) and western red cedar (Thuja plicata), … Read more
What are caterpillars? Caterpillars are the larvae of butterflies and moths. Butterflies and moths form the order Lepidoptera, a very large group with more than 150,000 species, that are easily distinguishable from other insects.Caterpillars can cause serious economic damage. Most species feed on leaves and young shoots, and their enormous feeding capacity can rapidly decimate … Read more
What is a Caterpillar? A caterpillar is the larval stage of a moth or butterfly. It is the second part of their four-stage life cycle (egg, larva, pupa, adult). Caterpillars have long, worm-like bodies with six true legs. They can also have a variable number of stumpy false legs (called prolegs), which help them to … 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
Introduction The ponytail palm (Beaucarnea recurvata) is a desert plant native to Central America and Mexico. It is also known as elephant foot or ram’s horn. This plant gets its name from the long, thin leaves that grow out of the top of the trunk and look like a ponytail.The ponytail palm tree can grow … Read more