My Own Cactus & Succulent
This time I would like to show you guys some of the cacti that I've repot recently. Some of these was bought during vacation on Cameron Highland last year. Actually I don't really know what their...
View Article10 Amazing Fact About Tree
1)Trees receive an estimated 90% of their nutrition from the atmosphere and only 10% from the soil. 2)Trees grow from the top, not from the bottom as is commonly believed. A branch's location on a...
View ArticleFreshwater Plants
The variety of plants that can live in and around fresh water all over the world is quite extensive. Plants that can survive and thrive in wet, marshy areas or that live in and on top of water are...
View ArticleGelenggang kecil (Senna tora)
Sinonim: Cassia toraFamili: Leguminosae (Caesalpiniaceae)Nama tempatan: Gelenggang padangNegara asal: Amerika TropikaKini pokok renek yang batangnya sedikit berkayu ini lebih dikenali sebagai rumpai...
View ArticleGelugur (Garcinia atroviridis)
Famili: GuttiferaeNegara asal: Malaysia, Thailand, Myammar dan India SelatanPokok yang sederhana besarnya ini boleh mencapai ketinggian 20-30meter. Batangnya lurus dengan dahan-dahannya tumbuh...
View ArticlePlant Fun Facts!
Here are some interesting and funny facts that I found about different plants. If you want a little light reading, continue on... :)An African bugleweed synthesises in its tissues a substance similar...
View ArticleContainer Garden Tips
Learn how to create a successful and long-lasting container garden with these expert tips.Choosing the Best SoilTo create a successful container garden, the most important ingredient is good potting...
View ArticleAmazon Sword (Echinodorus amazonicus)
[Freshwater Plant]Common Name:Amazon Sword Proper Name:Echinodorus amazonicus Category:EchinodorusTemperature:20 - 28 C PH:6.0 - 7.6 Lighting:MediumGrowth Rate:Slow Difficulty:Medium...
View ArticleEasy to Grow Plants - HOUSEPLANTS
Have you decided to try your hand in gardening, but do not have the time or patience for it? There are plenty of easy to grow plants that you can select for your garden. This article will suggest...
View ArticleMedicinal Plant: Oregano
Oregano is among the most popular herb and spice especially in Italian dishes. The name oregano derives from the Greek words oros, for"mountain," and ganos, for"joy" or "splendor" and usually known as...
View ArticleHerbs: Dill
PLANT TYPE: Annual SCIENTIFIC NAME: Anethum graveolens ZONE / HARDINESS: Annual - not applicable MATURE PLANT SIZE: Up to 36 inches high x 24 inches wide LIGHT: Full Sun - Wind Protected Area FLOWERING...
View ArticleAQUATIC PLANT - Anubias barteri var. nana
Common Name:AnubiasnanaScientific Name:Anubiasbarteri var. nanaGeographic Location: Central AfricaCO2 Requirements:Very LowTemperature: 72F-80FWater pH level: 5.5-9.0Light: Low (1.5WPG) to Moderate...
View ArticleAlstroemeria - The Lily of the Incas
OverviewAlstroemeria aurea is also known as the lily of the Incas, the Peruvian lily or the Parrot Lily.They are like small lilies, but usually comes with spotted or striped markings, shaded colour, or...
View ArticleHomemade Natural Remedy
Olive oil with olives1) Slimmer body with olive oilOlive oil is loaded with mono unsaturated fats which are known to slow or halt the oxidation of LDL cholesterol into it's artery clogging form.For...
View ArticleRiccia fluitans
Plant ProfileScientific Name: Riccia fluitans Common Name: Riccia fluitans Difficulty: EasyCO2 Requirements: ModerateLighting Requirements: HighPlant Arrangement: MidgroundGrowth Rate: FastFamily:...
View Article5 UNUSUAL HOUSEPLANTS
Below are some remarkable plants that originate from the far reaches of the globe and can reside with us in our homes. Transplanted from foreign lands, unusual houseplants call upon our sense of...
View ArticleHYDRANGEA - Popular ornamental plants
First discovered in Japan, the name hydrangea comes from the Greek “hydor,” meaning water, and “angos,” meaning jar or vessel. Common names are Hydrangea and Hortensia. Sometimes, this gorgeous...
View ArticleHow to Store Fresh Herbs?
Fresh herbs are rare finds in the market nowadays. Though many consumers prefer to have them, preservation that groceries swear by can't keep up with the demand. This is why building your own herb...
View Article15 Rare, Exotic & Amazing Plant Species
Plants that eat rats, slimy alien-looking fungi, leaves that dance all by themselves and flowers that smell like the rotting corpse of a horse: all of these wonders of nature are among the most rare,...
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