Container Gardening With The Beautiful Lily Plant – Flowers Add Life

The lily belongs to the Liliaceae family of which there are 250 genuses and 4-6000 known species. The Lily is so called after the Greek, Lerion, which means White Lily (Lilium Candidum), the llily comes from the northern hemisphere, and they are monocotyledonous, bulbous plants. The Habit of the Lily The lily blooms in Spring …

Hydrilla: An Aquatic Plant

Hydrilla is an aquatic plant. It is usually considered to contain only one species, Hydrilla verticillata. It is also referred to as H. asiatica, H. japonica, H. lithuanica, or H. ovalifolica. Some characteristics are listed below. Leaves Its leaves are about 2-4mm wide and 6-20mm long. They have pointed tips and saw-tooth margins. They have …

Lo Han Kuo – Miracle Plant?

Some years ago, I recall reading about a plant cultivated in southern China. Lo Han Kuo, or Luo Han Guo (luohanguo), refers to the fruit of Siraitia grosvenori. It is a very sweet fruit and is found almost exclusively in the Guangxi Province. The climatic conditions for successful cultivation of the plant are very particular. …

Dwarf Plumeria – Plant Information and Care

There are few true dwarf plumeria plants in existence. The best example of a dwarf plumeria plant is the Dwarf Singapore Pink. Origins of the plant are unknown, despite its Singapore name. The dwarf plumeria is rumored to be the only plumeria able to bloom indoors, giving this plant a range of locations in which …

Plant Fertilizers: Importance of Micronutrients

Even if you haven’t been growing plants or maintaining your home garden for a long time, the chances are that you’ve still heard of macronutrients. The most important of these are of course NPK or Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium. These are the building blocks upon which you build your garden but they aren’t the ‘be …

Aloe Vera: Miraculous Plant Offering Several Health Benefits

Aloe Vera – the plant of immortality has been used since ages for medicinal and healing purposes. It is a short plant, just 2 to 3 feet in height. The leaves of this plant are rich in water and contain several other nutrients like minerals, vitamins, acids, salts and antioxidants. Technically, it contains around 22 …

Proven Tips to Make Your Plants Healthier and Richer

Planting seeds is one of the most important parts of successful gardening. Having seed packets is only a start though; after planting, you should provide support so your seedlings can grow. The first thing you need to know is that each variety of plant is different from the other in regard to the planting procedure. …