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How to Make a Rubber Plant Bushy Without Cutting

How to Make a Rubber Plant Bushy Without Cutting

Know how to make a leggy rubber plant (Ficus elastica) bushy and fuller without cutting. Transform your tall, thin and leggy rubber plant into a bushier one by making a few easy changes including correct lighting, proper watering and fertilization, bending, and notching. These changes can make your plant grow more leaves and side shoots on its own, making it bushy. 

How to Prevent Cats from Pooping in Your Garden Using Essential Oils

How to Prevent Cats from Pooping in Your Garden Using Essential Oils

Learn how how to stop cats pooping in your garden for ever using super-effective and safe cat repellent spray using essential oils that cats hate.

Recently my neighbor's cats have started visiting my garden beds and using it as their personal litter box, pooping here and there and everywhere on lawn and yard. They are digging my garden beds, pulling the plants out from soil and killed some pigeons that occasionally visit my lawn.

How to Grow Apricots at Home | Growing Apricots in Pots

How to Grow Apricots at Home | Growing Apricots in Pots

Learn how you can successfully grow apricot trees at home in containers, as I am growing in Sydney, Australia. The tips given below are good for growing apricots in containers or in ground. With the right container, soil, sunlight, fertilizer and care, you can enjoy the freshly harvested apricots right from your terrace, patio or balcony. Apricots grow best in climates with dry springs, warm and dry summers and mild wet winters. In Australia, apricots grow in new South Whales, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania.

Indoor Plants That Can Grow in Water: A Guide to Hydroponic Houseplants

Indoor Plants That Can Grow in Water: A Guide to Hydroponic Houseplants

Know top 12 Indoor plants that everybody can grow in water. Hydroponic houseplants or plants that grow without soil, are easy to care for. Discover the top 12 indoor plants that can grow in water easily. These hydroponic houseplants grow without soil and easy to care for.

Top 12 Water-Grown Houseplants

1. Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)

Pothos, money plant grows best in water, without soil.
Pothos growing in water
Pothos, often called devil’s ivy, is one of the most popular indoor plants that grow in water. Its heart-shaped leaves and trailing vines make it a favorite of everyone. Pothos grows well in low light and do not require muchcare.

Pothos Care Tips

  1. Pothos is forgiving, adaptable, and adds a cascading effect to shelves or hanging displays.
  2. Place a stem cuttings in a glass container with water, ensuring the nodes are submerged.
  3. Change the water every 1–2 weeks to prevent stagnation.
  4. Trim vines to encourage bushier growth.
  5. Can grow in low-light or indirect light.

2. Lucky Bamboo (Dracaena sanderiana)

It is actually not a bamboo but belongs to the Dracaena family. Lucky bamboo is a feng shui plant for its ability to bring positive energy. This plant grows well in water and is grown in beautifula decorative bottles and vases. How to grow lucky bamboo

Lucky Bamboo grow well in Water
Lucky Bamboo Growing in Water

Lucky Bamboo Care Tips

  1. Cover the roots in 1–2 inches of water, using distilled or filtered water to avoid chemical buildup.
  2. Place in indirect light to prevent leaf burn.
  3. Clean the container periodically to keep the water fresh.
  4. Add colorful pebbles for stability and making it eye-catching.

3. Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum)

Spider plants has air-purifying qualities. They produce pups or baby plants that can be easily propagated in water. How to care for Spider plant

Spider Plant Care Tips

  1. Keep your spider plant in bright, indirect light.
  2. Change water periodically to prevent algae.

Spider Plant growing in Water
Spider Plant growing in Water

4. Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum)

Peace lilies have glossy leaves and attractive white flowers. You can transfer your peace lily plant growing in soil to water. Peace lilies grows well in low-light conditions. My peace lily is thriving in water for the last 7 years, producing several flowers every year. How to grow Peace Lily, How to propagate Peace lily video

Peace Lily can Grow in Water
Peace Lily Growing in Water

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Peace Lily Care Tips

  1. Place stem cuttings in a vase with water, ensuring no leaves are submerged.
  2. Position in low to moderate light to avoid scorching.
  3. Change water every 7–10 days to prevent bacteria and algae.
  4. You can add a few drops of liquid fertilizer in water once in a month.

5. Philodendron

Philodendrons are attractive indoor plants heart-shaped leaves. The heartleaf philodendron, can grow in water for ever. You can display your philodendron on shelves or hanging basket with its trailing vines.

Philodendron Care Tips

  1. Cut a stem with at least one node and place it in water.
  2. Keep in bright, indirect light for vibrant growth.
  3. Change water every 1–2 weeks to prevent cloudiness.
  4. remove yellow and dead leaves.

6. English Ivy (Hedera helix)

English ivy is a classic climbing plant that adapts well to water-based environments. Its vibrant green leaves add a touch of elegance to any space. English ivy is perfect for creating vertical greenery or draping over edges.

English ivy Care Tips

  1. Place cuttings with nodes in a clear container filled with water.
  2. keep English ivy plant in indirect light to prevent leaf burn.
  3. Change water periodically to avoid algae.
  4. Prune regularly to control maintainits shape.

7. Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema)

Chinese evergreen has beautiful colorful, patterned leaves. It is a low-maintenance plant. It can easily grow in water as a hydroponic houseplant.  How to grow Chinese Evergreen Plant from cutting

Aglaonema Care Tips

  1. To propagate it, place a stem cutting in water keeping a node in water.
  2. Keep it in low to medium light, away from direct sunlight.
  3. Change water every 7–10 days and add liquid fertilizer monthly.
  4. Keep away from cold air from AC to prevent leaf drop.

8. Wandering Jew (Tradescantia zebrina)

Wandering Jew plants have attractive purple and green leaves. They grow quite fast. They root easily in water, making them a top pick for water propagation and water-grown houseplants. Just put some cuttings in water, and they will root in a few days and flourish for years to come.

Wandering Jew Growing in Water
Wandering Jew Growing in Water

Wandering Jew Care Tips

  1. Place stem cuttings in water, ensuring nodes are submerged.
  2. Keep in bright, indirect light to maintain vivid colors.
  3. Change water weekly to prevent stagnation. If you do not change water for long time, then the color of leaves will change from green to red.
  4. Trim leggy stems to encourage fuller growth.

9. Coleus

Coleus plants are known for their stunning, multicolored leaves. They can be propagated and grown in water, adding a burst of color due to vibrant foliage to your indoor space. Coleus offers endless variety with its vivid foliage patterns. Grow Coleus from cuttings

Coleus Care Tips

  1. Take stem cuttings and place them in water, covering the nodes.
  2. Position in bright, indirect light to enhance leaf color.
  3. Refresh water every 7–10 days and clean the container.
  4. Pinch back tips to make the plant bushy.

10. Monstera (Monstera deliciosa)

Monstera, also called the Swiss cheese plant, has unique split leaves. Its cuttings can grow well in water, making it a great hydroponic indoor plant.

Monstera Care Tips

  1. Place a stem cutting with a node in a water-filled container.
  2. Keep the plant in bright, indirect light.
  3. Change water every 1–2 weeks and add liquid fertilizer monthly.

11. Anthurium

Anthuriums, also called as flamingo flowers, have heart-shaped blooms and glossy leaves. Some varieties of anthurium can be propagated and grown in water. How to propagate Anthurium from cutting

growing anthurium in water
Anthurium in Water

Anthurium Care Tips

  1. To propagate anthurium place a cutting  in a water and keep it in bright, indirect light.
  2. Change water every 7–10 days to prevent algae and bacteria.
  3. Add a diluted liquid fertilizer periodically to support growth.

12. Snake Plant (Sansevieria)

Snake plants, also known as mother-in-law’s tongue, has long, upright sharp leaves.  They are hardy indoor plants and generally grown in soil. But the snake plant can also grow in water with proper care. My snake plant is thriving in water for the last 3 years, producing several new leaves. How to grow Snake plant in water

Snake Plant Growing in Water, Decoration Ideas
Snake Plant Growing in Water, Decoration Ideas

Tips for Growing Indoor Plants in Water

Follow these general care tips for water-grown plants:

  1. Change the water periodically to prevent algae and bacteria growth.
  2. Use rain water or filtered or distilled water.
  3. You can add a few drops of liquid fertilizer every 6 weeks to add nutrients.
  4. Majority of plants growing in water prefer bright, indirect light.

By following the care tips outlined above, you can create an indoor garden quite easily.

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Perfect Fruit Trees for Small Backyards: A Guide to Growing Fruit in Small Spaces

Perfect Fruit Trees for Small Backyards: A Guide to Growing Fruit in Small Spaces

Discover the best fruit trees for small backyards! Learn which dwarf and container-friendly fruit varieties can be grown in small backyards and small gardens. In this guide, I will discuss the best fruit trees for small backyards or gardens, how to choose them, and tips for growing fruit in tiny spaces.

How to Save a Dying Peace Lily Plant | Why Peace Lily Leaves are Drooping?

How to Save a Dying Peace Lily Plant | Why Peace Lily Leaves are Drooping?

This article will focus on how to save and revive a dying peace lily and the reason for a peace lily dying. The peace lily (Spathiphyllum) is a popular houseplant known for its air-purifying qualities, beautiful flowers and relatively easy care. However, these plants can sometimes poorly perform due to improper care or environmental factors. If your peace lily is wilting or drooping, yellowing, or showing other signs of distress, don’t panic, this article will show you the steps to diagnose the problem and revive your plant and save from dying. How to grow peace lily 

Fat Burning Herbs and Spices For Weight Loss

Fat Burning Herbs and Spices For Weight Loss

There are some herbs and spices for weight loss in your kitchen that are scientifically proved to burn fat fast.

Diet plays a crucial role for weight loss. Many spices and herbs burn fat fast, they can give your weight-loss journey a real boost. Spices not only add flavor and aroma to dishes, but also have the power to stimulate your metabolism, reduce inflammation and aid in fat burning.

How to Grow Rock Melon at Home | Growing Cantaloupes from Seeds

How to Grow Rock Melon at Home | Growing Cantaloupes from Seeds

Learn how to grow rock melon (cantaloupe, honeydew) from seeds in containers or in raised bed in garden at home, as I am growing in Australia. Rock melons are usually round or slightly elongated with firm, netted or buff rind. They have moist, sweet flesh, and a distinct tropical fragrance. The flesh of rock melon will be white, golden, orange or lime green, depending on the variety of rock melon you grow. The green- fleshed are muskmelons, while orange-fleshed are honeydews.

Plants That Bring Money and Good Luck | Plants to Keep in Home for Good Luck

Plants That Bring Money and Good Luck | Plants to Keep in Home for Good Luck

Know the top 10 lucky plants to keep in your house for money, wealth, good luck and prosperity and how to place them in house. These plants also help in purifying the air. Some of these plants are also Feng shui plants for wealth and removing negativity from your space. Also know what plants should be avoided in Feng shui and not be kept in house.

Everybody wants to attract money, wealth, fortune and positive energy into their life. In many cultures around the world, plants are believed to bring wealth, good luck, positive energy and prosperity into the home.

Causes And Prevention of Premature Falling of Fruits

Causes And Prevention of Premature Falling of Fruits

Often fruit trees drop fruit before they get a chance to ripen. I am going to tell you the reasons for premature falling of fruits or fruit drop and what can you do to prevent it. Learn how to prevent flowers and fruits from falling by proper flower drop control and management. Many times it so happens that there are plenty of flowers but no fruits, so what to do if the tree dos not produce fruits.

How to Grow Chia Seeds at Home

How to Grow Chia Seeds at Home

Chia seeds are very easy to sprout and grow at home. You can grow chia seeds plant from seeds at home quite easily and quickly, as I have grown in Australia. You can grow chia seeds without soil, in water or on a paper towel. Growing chia plant at home indoors or outdoors, is very attractive as you can watch how they sprout and grow into plants and harvest their leaves and seeds. Chia plants can grow up to 3 feet tall. They produce purple flowers just in 6-8 months which develop chia seeds.

How to Grow Blueberries From Seeds | Germinate Blueberry Seeds

How to Grow Blueberries From Seeds | Germinate Blueberry Seeds

The article gives details of growing blueberries from seeds from fruit. You can germinate blueberry seeds by stratifying them in a paper towel in fridge. It may be mentioned that the fruit from seed grown blueberry plant may be different from the parent bush and it will take more than 2 years before the plant will produce fruit. However, if you propagate blueberries from cuttings, the new plant will be the clone of the parent and produce exactly same quality of fruit. 

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