Cacti are the most unusual and elegant plants globally, with bold shapes of all kinds and beautiful green color variations. A cactus plant is a great insertion to the home because of its striking shape, size, and flowers. These houseplants are a unique, decorative way to add interest to your home, living space, and office….
What is Horticulture? Horticulture is the science and art of producing edible fruits, vegetables, flowers, herbs, and ornamental plants, improving and commercializing them. It is the only plant science that incorporates both the science and aesthetics of plants. Horticulture consists of two parts, “Hortus” meaning garden, and “Colere” meaning to grow or to cultivate (Cultura…
Spider mites or red spider mites are common pest problems on many plants. Many crops are host to spider mites; cassava, okra, papaya, bele, tomato, sweet potato, eggplant, beans, taro, cucumber, squash, other cucurbits, many ornamentals, and weeds are also hosts. Spider mites are a type of arachnid, but they are not insects, relatives of…
Tomato is one of the most popular crops among home gardeners. A perennial plant originated in western South America. Not only are tomatoes delicious and versatile. Tomatoes are also relatively easy to grow and return high value for the space they occupy. Store-bought tomatoes can not compare with the flavor of a vine-ripened tomato picked…
Indoor plants help to create a pleasant home environment because of their colorful flowers or attractive leaves called foliage. Most of the plants that we grow indoors are simply outdoor plants from warmer countries. They have their origins in mountainous regions, rain forests, wide-open plans, and deserts. The indoor plants also have the same likes…
1. Spider Plant (Chlorophytum Comosum) Chlorophytum comosum falls in the Asparagaceae plants family, native to southern Africa. The spider plant is considered one of the most adaptable indoor plants and the easiest to grow because it can grow in a wide range of conditions. Spider plants are great as indoor plants since they are adding…
