Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment. Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the ...

The Peacock plant, Calathea Makoyana, offers striking beauty for any home. This guide details its care needs. Provide bright, indirect light and keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Houseplants are the new pets, and Johannesburg’s thriving community of growers and collectors is proof that plant life is more than just décor. Johannesburg is officially in its plant era. From leafy ...

There are two main types of ginseng: Asian or Korean ginseng (Panax ginseng) and American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius). Studies show that different types have different benefits. In traditional ...

Chennai: When you look at bonsai trees, you may notice that most of the varieties are foreign tree varieties, which include ficus, dwarf jade, Chinese elm, and Japanese maple. But that is changing; ...

The Japanese art form of shaping a miniature tree in the form of a bonsai [‘bon’ is tray and ‘sai’, means plant], dates back several thousand years, with roots in China’s Tang dynasty in the 7th ...

I love all things indoor PLANTS. I enjoy growing my plants in SOILESS media, yep, no soil! I primarily use LECA (clay balls) to grow my plants using hydroponics (semi-hydroponics). I love helping ...

Perhaps because they look exotic, delicate, and fiddly, it's easy to miss that common, hardy shrub species often make excellent bonsai. Indeed, any woody perennial has a decent chance of making a good ...

Can certain Bonsai techniques really be done? Watch as we explore the limits of Bonsai care and test whether some of the most challenging methods are truly possible! #BonsaiCare #BonsaiChallenges ...

Wild chimpanzees have been observed self-medicating their wounds with plants, providing medical aid to other chimps and even removing others from snares left by human hunters, new research suggests.

Filling our homes with greenery is more than just a decorative habit. According to experts, plants can decrease the body’s stress hormones and increase work productivity. But caring for them can come ...