Welcome to the Bizarre World of Orchids February 27, 2018admin Orchids are undoubtedly the most curious looking ornamental flowers in the world. They belong to a botanical family Orchidaceae, which is one of the largest families in flowering plants. There...
Growing Parlor Palm Plant February 19, 2018admin Also known as Chamaedorea elegans and Neanthe Bella Palm, Parlor Palm is the most versatile and almost no-maintenance plant. Its dark green foliage glorifies the indoor and outdoor premises and...
Top 5 Plants Grown in Indian Home Gardens February 16, 2018admin Home gardening in India is a fluid concept. One may have a proper front yard or a backyard garden. One may grow plants in pots placed on a terrace, rooftop,...
History of Valentine's Day and Cut Flowers That Tend to Last Longest February 13, 2018admin History of Valentine's Day: Every year on 14th February we see couples unite and celebrate love. The bestow their love of life with cards, flowers, gifts and tons of love....
Plant Myths and Legends - Part 2 February 04, 2018admin 1. Mango (Mangifera indica): This king of fruits has an exciting history. The daughter of the sun was the most pretty girl on Earth. She was married to a mighty...
Photoperiod and its effects on flowering plants January 24, 2018admin The duration of light during a day is termed as photo-period. Photo-periodism is the physiological reaction and developmental response of plants to the length of day or night. The duration...
Plant Myths and Legends - Part 1 January 22, 2018admin 5 green plants with exciting myths & legends: 1. Coffee: This is the ultimate remedy to brighten and lighten up those lethargic mornings. A favorite beverage cherished by all of...
Properties of Ideal Soil and Potting Mixtures December 15, 2017admin Many plant growers often ask what kind of soil or potting mixture should be added to a pot of indoor plants? What is the ideal potting mix? Are the properties...
How to Prepare Cocopeat At Home: Everything You Must Know December 11, 2017admin Before we get into the process of creating your own cocopeat, we must first understand the very basics of what it is. So, what is cocopeat? Cocopeat is natural fiber...
Growing Plants by Leaf Cuttings November 27, 2017admin Propagation of plants by cuttings is the cheapest and most convenient method of vegetative plant propagation. While stem cutting is widespread, many plants can be grown by leaf cuttings, particularly...
Ouch! Do you pinch your garden plants? November 20, 2017admin What is pinching? The act of pinching involves the removal of the growing point of a shoot along with few leaves. About 1-2 cm of a growing shoot of a...
10 Ways in which Indian Farmers can Save Water November 19, 2017admin Indian economy is dependent on agriculture, and the farmer’s livelihood is dependent on the monsoon. Drastic climatic conditions like floods, drought, a shift in plant growing zones have resulted in...