For instance, the seeds of some species, like tomatoes, eggplants, and peppers, need to be planted in a container and germinated indoors if you live in an area with a cold climate. Other species, like carrot se
Snake plants (Dracaena trifasciata) are evergreen perennial succulents native to tropical Western Africa. Other common names include “mother-in-law’s tongue” and “viper’s bowstring hemp.” They are fascinating plants that grow vertically with a sword-like appearance, and the dark green stiff ...
The Chinese cobra is a venomous snake native to China. ©PetlinDmitry/Shutterstock.com While China is known for wondrous architecture and exquisite natural marvels, its variety of animals is especially fantastic. Along with mammals and birds, reptiles also roam the country, including around 240 sp...
See different types of gourds—from bottle gourds to snake gourds to luffas—and learn how to grow, harvest, and cure them yourself! What Are Gourds? Gourds (Cucurbitaceae) are among the oldest cultivated plants. They were the early water bottles of the Egyptians (2200 or 2400B.C.) and ...
Partial sunlight works just fine for these hybrids, where alkaline soil is well tolerated; they grow well as potted plants. While they aren’t accustomed to being grown indoors, the Easter Lily in particular can be nurtured with great care to blossom in one’s home. They’re fragrant too,...
Also known as the Swiss Cheese plant,this varietyis smaller than the different types of Monstera plants. It has heart-shaped dark green foliage with cuts. Some leaves are round in shape, whereas a few are narrower. 5. Dubia jadeconcrete ...
This compact variety has medium-sized leaves in creamy green shade infused in a pink hue. If you love bushy plants, this is it! 16. Emerald Green nestreeo Botanical Name: Syngonium podophyllum ‘Emerald Green’ ‘Emerald Green’ has entirely green leaves with light green to cream veins. The...
The locals also call it the Maiden’s Tower because of a story about an emperor who dreamed that his daughter was going to die because of a snake bite and settled the girl in the tower to ensure her safety. In spite of his precautions, the tragedy could not be averted and the girl ...
Russia is home to a large number of snake species, some venomous and some not. The diversity of habitats in Russia, from the frozen tundra to the forested areas further south, provides an ideal environment for snakes to thrive. Some of the most common species found in Russia include European...
Surprising to the diversity of wildlife in the U.K., only three species of snake inhabit the island nation; however, some may argue four. Out of these species, only the adder is venomous. The other two definite species are grass snakes and smooth snakes. The argued fourth is the slow wo...