8 dangerous plants for your home
Many of us love to decorate our homes with beautiful plants. They not only add colour and life to our living spaces, but also have a calming effect on our minds. However, not all … READ FULL STORY
Many of us love to decorate our homes with beautiful plants. They not only add colour and life to our living spaces, but also have a calming effect on our minds. However, not all … READ FULL STORY
You must have seen this flower near temples, gardens, or parks in your locality. You might have even heard about the Kaner flower because of its medicinal properties. The scientific name of Kaner is … READ FULL STORY
Nightshade refers to several plants belonging to the family Solanaceae. This family includes several well-known vegetables, such as tomatoes, potatoes, eggplants, and peppers. It also contains several inedible plants, such as tobacco or mandrake, … READ FULL STORY
Plants have historically been used as a food source and a remedy for various ailments. However, we must be cautious as seemingly harmless plants can harbour deadly poisons and consuming them could prove fatal. … READ FULL STORY
Senegalia catechu is a species of a flowering plant in the pea family, Fabaceae, which is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Africa. Commonly known as the Cutch tree, Catechu tree, … READ FULL STORY
The flowering plant species known as the silver tree, or Leucadendron Argenteum, belongs to the Proteaceae family. In the Western Cape’s fynbos region, you can find silver trees, also known as silver bushes, which … READ FULL STORY
Alocasia is a flowering plant that looks attractive due to its broad, heart-shaped leaves. Commonly known as elephant’s ear, Alocasia can be an eye-catching element in your living room or home garden. It is … READ FULL STORY
If you are looking for a plant that can brighten your home garden with vibrant yellow flowers, go for Allamanda cathartica, a species of flowering plant of the Apocynaceae family. Allamanda cathartica produces fragrant … READ FULL STORY
What is Couroupita Guianensis? Couroupita Guianensis, also known as the Cannonball Tree, is a tropical tree native to the Amazon Rainforest. It is grown for its bright green leaves, which have a pleasant scent … READ FULL STORY
The genus Homalomena (silver shield) belongs to the Tennantaceae family of flowering plants. Although there are a few species believed to be native to Latin America, Homalomena is predominantly found in southern Asia and … READ FULL STORY
Are you a novice gardener, looking for a houseplant, that is showy and awe-inspiring, at the same time easy to grow and maintain? A succulent that clearly fits the bill is the Desert Rose. … READ FULL STORY
Amaranthus spinosus, commonly known as spiny amaranth, is native to tropical lowlands in Central and South America. It is a tall, upright annual herb that can reach a height of 5 feet. In warm … READ FULL STORY