Schefflera (Schefflera spp.) plants are native to Taiwan, Australia and New Guinea, where they take on characteristics ranging from low shrubs to large trees. In the United States, their low maintenance, unique pinwheel foliage and resistance to diseases and pests make them suitable as indoor pot...
Weeping figs are happy growing in pots that constrict their roots. You can limit the size of the tree somewhat by planting it in a small container that is about the same size as the rootball. Keep in mind that you will need to dig the plant up and trim the roots slightly before placi...
Scheffleras (Schefflera arboricola) might be the ticket. These large, graceful plants are native to the tropics and make evocative, long-lived houseplants. Their common name is umbrella plant. If you are in the market for an umbrella plant,rooting cuttingsis a great idea. Scheff...
Pick the right bonsai tree for you How to Grow a Bonsai Tree from Seed Obtain your seeds Plant your seeds at the right time The planting process How to Grow a Bonsai Tree from a Cutting Taking the cutting The propagating process How to Care for a Bonsai Tree ...
From the Araliaceae family along with Schefflera (dwarf umbrella plant) andAralia(think the Ming plant), most varieties are evergreen climbers, can easily grow indoors and out. The English ivy has several look-alikes: Irish ivy (Hederahibernica) ...
Schefflera Calamondin Sand pear Bougainvillea Gardenia Jacaranda Jasmine Pomegranate Chinese elm Olive Rosemary Ancient tradition required you to return to nature to find your potential bonsai, but nowadays, we can just head to the local nursery or greenhouse for a bonsai-worthy plant. ...
While the process of using a coco liner in your planter isn’t complex, there are a few steps you need to take before you are ready to plant. Place the wet liner immediately into your planter. Begin pressing the liner into the wire container, molding it into the inner shape of the pla...
Pothos (both Scindapsus and Epipremnum) belongs to the Araceae family. If chewed or ingested, this popular household plant can cause significant mechanical irritation and swelling of the oral tissues and other parts of the gastrointestinal tract. 17. Schefflera Schefflera and Brassaia actinophylla con...
I’m sharing with you my favorite way to feed my houseplants. Here’s how I use worm compost & compost to nourish my indoor garden plus good things to know. I’ve been meaning to do this post for quite a long time now. I mention this topic in many of my houseplant posts and give...
This process may be somewhat traumatic for your plant, so after you've potted your bonsai plant, you musttake good care of it. Place it out of direct, harsh sunlight for the first few weeks. Keep the soil moist by watering thoroughly whenever the surface begins to feel dry, though make...