Plant story

The nights are getting longer and the days are getting shorter.  The chilly air in the mornings and evenings heralds the approach of winter. During the winter season, house plants may require some extra care to thrive in the colder and darker conditions. Here are some tips for caring for your house plants during the winter months: Provide sufficient light: The intensity and duration of sunlight decrease during winter and house plants do not get a lot of light. Make sure your plants are either in a brightly lit room or in front of a window that gets plenty of sunlight. Check...

Hoyas can be propagated from leaf cuttings, but not all hoya species can do this. Some hoya species can grow roots from a single leaf cutting, but they may not produce a new stem or plant. Other hoya species may not grow roots at all from a leaf cutting. Here are some examples of hoya species that can and cannot propagate from leaf cuttings: Hoya carnosa: This is a common hoya that can propagate from leaf cuttings. It has thick and waxy leaves that can root well in soil or water. However, it may also take a long time for...

Hoyas are one of the most fascinating and diverse groups of plants in the world. They belong to the family Apocynaceae, which includes over 300 species of vines, shrubs and trees. Hoyas are also known as wax plants or porcelain flowers, because of their unique and beautiful flowers that look like they are made of wax. Hoyas are native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Australia and the Pacific Islands, but they can be grown indoors as houseplants in most climates. In this blog, you will learn everything you need to know about hoyas, such how to care for...

How to care for these beautiful epiphytic cacti. If you are looking for some unique and exotic houseplants to brighten up your home, you might want to consider epiphytic cacti. We have fishbone cactus and snowdrop cactus in our shop, they look quite similar. Are they same species? Answer is no. Fishbone cactus and snowdrop cactus are different species of epiphytic cacti that have similar appearance and care requirements. Fishbone cactus is the common name of Epiphyllum anguliger. Snowdrop cactus is the common name of Rhipsalis houlletiana. These are two types of epiphytic cacti that grow on trees or rocks...