House Plants

Aloe is a hardy, tropical flowering plant that grows in places like the Indian Ocean, the Arabian Peninsula, parts of Africa, Madagascar, and Jordan.

There are over 500 varieties of Aloe Vera worldwide, with some considered an invasive species in many world regions. 

Foliage from some aloe varieties, however, has an unpleasant odor such as the smell of onions or garlic, possibly because aloe vera belongs to the same plant family.

So, the big question is are aloe plants supposed to emit a pungent odor, and if not, why does my aloe houseplant stink.

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If you are growing Aloe Vera indoors, the best soil for Aloe Vera in pots, is a free draining, sandy type soil, which contains inorganic material, such as fine gravel, or coarse sand particles.

Aloe Vera is a native of the Arabian Peninsula, and naturally grows in an arid desert environment, where the soil is made up of mostly sandy soil and gravel, and does not hold much water.

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The African violet is a beautiful little indoor plant, perfect to be grown indoors on an office table or nearby shelf.

Like other houseplants, the African violet plant also needs appropriate care in order to thrive and grow in a healthy manner. The right potting mix is especially important for the survival of this plant.

The best soil for African violets is, in fact, special soil filled with essential nutrients. Regular potting mix is not good enough for these types of plants.

African violets are known, by houseplant lovers, for their vibrant purple clusters of blooms and dark green ovate leaves, creating a lovely cheerful space wherever it is displayed.

African violet plants are otherwise known as saintpaulia, and they belong to the Gesneriaceae family. In the wild, they are found growing from rocky cracks in East Africa.

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Have you ever heard of the money tree, and it’s meaning?

If you are new to gardening, you most probably have not. If you already know about this plant, you might ask yourself why it is such a popular gift to give.

Chinese money trees are great indoor houseplants. It is easy to care for, making it the perfect houseplant for beginners.

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Alocasia are tropical plants, and among the most beautiful houseplants around, popular with any plant lover.

Their incredible green foliage and striking visual appeal, make them great ornamental indoor houseplants, brightening up any room.

They are unfortunately not the easiest indoor plants to care for, but the efforts to keep them alive are worth it, never failing at giving your house an impressive tropical jungle feel.

There are almost 100 different varieties of alocasia plants, one being more beautiful than the other.

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Are you considering purchasing a beautiful fiddle leaf fig to add to your lovely plant collection, but you are not sure whether it would pair well with your pet cats?

Then this article is for you. We shall be answering and discussing the question: Is the fiddle leaf fig toxic to cats?

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Have you ever heard of lucky bamboo stalks? Yes, it is a thing and there is a very interesting meaning behind this popular and attractive houseplant.

Carry on reading to see how many bamboo stalks are lucky…

Lucky bamboo is generally quite a low-maintenance indoor plant, making it easy to cultivate. The fact that lucky bamboo is not a fussy plant, is one of the main reasons as to why it is so popular among plant lovers.

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