Learn how to care for a pet praying mantis. Mantises make beautiful and fascinating pets. Their behavior and mannerisms are like uncuddly cats—fastidiously clean, curious, and predatory.
While it takes some time, the best way to plant indoor palms is to start with a seed. To sprout a seed, place it 4 inches deep in the soil. The pot does not have to be the one you’ll finally use. Move the pot to a humid, warm part of the house. Wait about 2-4 months. ...
A member of the palm family, this elegant-looking plant grows in a clump of woody, upright stems. As the lower leaves fall off, they leave scars on the stems, creating an attractive bamboo-like appearance. Repot in springonly every 3-4 years, or when this palm outgrows its container. ...
This palm tree also happens to be one of the easiest to please indoors. Here, you'll discover how to care for Windmill Palm, including how much light it wants year-round, when to water, what to know about repotting, why you want to "flush" your palm tree, and more houseplant help...
How to Care for an Areca Palm Tree How Much Do You Water the Indoor Palm Plant? An indoor Majesty palm needs fertilizer once a month while it's actively growing. Dilute a 30-10-10 fertilizer with added iron at a rate of 1/2 teaspoon in 1 gallon of water, and apply the solution ev...
The Ponytail Palm is an evergreen succulent with an unusually shaped basal stem and long thin leaves. The Ponytail Palm is an evergreen plant with an unusual structure. The stem includes a caudex, defined as “the axis of a woody plant, especially a palm or tree fern, comprising the stem...
However, the best time to plant is in the late fall to early spring, when the trees are dormant. If planted in the summer, your tree will likely need extra watering to help it survive the heat. When choosing a planting location, it is important to take the mature size of the tree ...
Let’s say you have a 20-gallon palm tree that requires 2 gallons of water. There are two ways to water your palm tree: One way is to take all 2 gallons of water and dump it around your palm tree in 2 minutes. In this scenario, the water will simply run off, and the roots won...
These trees should be trimmed regularly to ensure they do not get too tall or wide for their location. Understanding the Life Cycle of a Palm Tree A palm tree has a life cycle that is both fascinating and wonderful. The palm tree starts as a seed, which grows into a small plant. The...
Oh … be sure to keep an eye out for my houseplant book. It’s going to be a no nonsense guide to keeping 23 of the most reliable interior plants alive and kickin’. Confessions of an interiorscaper! Another Post On Houseplants: Sansevierias! Sansevierias Are Easy Care Plants This post...