Biên tập: Dũng Cá Xinh Dịch: Huyền Nguyễn English GOLDEN BARREL CACTUS BOTANICAL NAME Echinocactus grusonii These iconic cacti are most often seen in conservatories and are endangered in their native Mexico, where they are said to naturally slant slightly to the south, like living compasses.The golden spines and globe shape of these plants make for […]
Thư mục: [Ebook Việt Hoá] House plants: A guide to choosing and caring for indoor plans (Hướng dẫn Chọn và Chăm Sóc cây Indoors) – Lisa Eldred Steinkopf
Biên tập: Dũng Cá Xinh Dịch: Huyền Nguyễn English NEOPORTERIA NIDUS This is a striking cactus with dark spines that have a white, woolly covering that protects it from sunburn and keeps it cooler in its native desert habitat.The more sun you give this plant, the woolier it will become. Since this is the […]
Biên tập: Dũng Cá Xinh Dịch: Huyền Nguyễn English PRIMULINA An African violet cousin, primulina was previously known under the name chirita. The leaves of some primulinas are so decorative that if it never flowered, it wouldn’t matter. However, the small trumpet-shaped flowers are an additional bonus to these charming plants. LIGHT PREFERENCE A […]
[Ebook Việt Hoá] House plants: A guide to choosing and caring for indoor plans (Hướng dẫn Chọn và Chăm Sóc cây Indoors) - Lisa Eldred Steinkopf, Chi Ledebouria
[Ebook Việt Hoá] House plants: A guide to choosing and caring for indoor plants – SILVER SQUILL (Ledebouria socialis (syn. Scilla violacea))
Biên tập: Dũng Cá Xinh Dịch: Huyền Nguyễn English SILVER SQUILL BOTANICAL NAME Ledebouria socialis (syn.Scilla violacea) This small, bulbous plant has beautiful strappy leaves mottled with splotches of dark green.The underside of the leaf is a burgundy color. The bulb is usually sitting on top of the medium, adding to the uniqueness of this […]
[Ebook Việt Hoá] House plants: A guide to choosing and caring for indoor plans (Hướng dẫn Chọn và Chăm Sóc cây Indoors) - Lisa Eldred Steinkopf, Chi Hoya - Chi Cẩm Cù
[Ebook Việt Hoá] House plants: A guide to choosing and caring for indoor plants – VARIEGATED WAX VINE, WAX FLOWER (Hoya carnosa ‘Tricolor’)
Biên tập: Dũng Cá Xinh Dịch: Huyền Nguyễn English VARIEGATED WAX VINE, WAX FLOWER BOTANICAL NAME Hoya carnosa ‘Tricolor’ The hoya flowers, when they appear, are gorgeous and look unreal, thus the wax flower name.The green leaves have white- and-pink edges.They are easily found to purchase and easy to grow. LIGHT PREFERENCE If you […]
Biên tập: Dũng Cá Xinh Dịch: Huyền Nguyễn English BOSTON FERN BOTANICAL NAME Nephrolepis exaltata ‘Bostoniensis’ This popular fern is an easy houseplant, as long as you can provide it with good light and plenty of humidity. Many admire this fern, grow it outside all summer, and yet, when they bring it in the house, […]
Biên tập: Dũng Cá Xinh Dịch: Huyền Nguyễn English FIDDLE LEAF FIG BOTANICAL NAME Ficus lyrata There could not be a more popular houseplant right now. On every decorating show, every magazine spread, and countless Instagram accounts, you cannot miss this plant. Is it the plant for everyone, though? If you have soaring ceilings […]
Biên tập: Dũng Cá Xinh Dịch: Huyền Nguyễn English NUN ORCHID BOTANICAL NAME Phaius tankervilleae The nun orchid is often seen at garden centers these days and for good reason. It is a terrestrial orchid that is easy to grow in the house. It normally grows in the ground instead of epiphytically like most orchids. […]
Biên tập: Dũng Cá Xinh Dịch: Huyền Nguyễn English NATAL LILY BOTANICAL NAME Clivia miniata The long strappy leaves of the clivia are attractive, especially if they are the variegated variety, but when those large balls of bright orange or yellow emerge from the leaves, these plants are show-stopping. The key to getting them to bloom […]
Biên tập: Dũng Cá Xinh Dịch: Thu Hà English Watering practices are the biggest killer of plants. Of course, the environment the plant is residing in makes a difference: the light the plant receives, the temperature of the home, and the humidity all play a part in the watering regime. It is recommended […]
Biên tập: Dũng Cá Xinh Dịch: Nguyễn Huyền English COPPER SPOONS BOTANICAL NAME Kalanchoe orgyalis The leaves of this unique plant are covered with a brown-colored fuzz that feels like velvet. As it ages, the color fades to a silver color. It is definitely a conversation piece if grown in a bright window, which […]
Biên tập: Dũng Cá Xinh Dịch: Huyền Nguyễn English GOLDFISH PLANT BOTANICAL NAME Nematanthus gregarius The flowers of this vining plant resemble small orange fish. It is a cousin of African violets but tends to epiphytic in its natural habitat; it is most often sold in hanging baskets. LIGHT PREFERENCE To expect the cute, goldfish-like […]