Hindu Rope Plant (Hoya Carnosa Compacta): Ultimate Care Guide

hoya carnosa compacta

The Hindu rope plant (Hoya carnosa compacta) is a type of succulent vine with dangling stems and thick waxy leaves. This tropical houseplant is also called the ‘Krinkle Kurl’ due to the twisted shape of the ‘curly’ leaves. Hoya rope plants belong to the family of wax plants that have porcelain-like flowers. From all the houseplants you can choose from, rope plants are some of the easiest to care for.

Hoya Plant Care: How to Grow Hoya Varieties (Wax Plant)

wax Plant flowers

Hoyas (wax plants) are flowering tropical succulents that are grown indoors as houseplants. Hoya plants are well-known for their waxy evergreen leaves, porcelain-like flowers, and long trailing stems. Other names for hoyas include wax plant, waxi flower, porcelain flower plant, wax vine, and honey plant. Hoyas are easy to care for houseplants. Wax plants thrive in average room temperatures and have very few care requirements.

Types of Locust Trees with Identification Guide and Pictures

Locust Tree

Locust trees are fast-growing flowering trees that belong to a family of flowering plants called Fabaceae. The most common types of locust trees are the black locust and honey locust tree. Locust trees are hardy trees that are known for their hard and durable wood, fragrant sweet spring flowers, and colorful fall foliage. Many varieties of locust trees have long sharp thorns and there are a few thornless species.

The Best Fragrant Flowers: White, Purple and More Flowering Plants (With Pictures)

Best smelling Flowers

Growing fragrant flowers can fill your yard with delightful, sweet, floral aromas in spring and summer. It’s not just pleasant fragrances you can enjoy – beautiful colorful flowers also brighten up any garden. Cut fragrant flowers also make for spectacular floral displays with pleasant aromas filling your house.

Dendrobium Nobile Orchid – The Ultimate Care Guide

dendrobium nobile orchid care

Dendrobium Nobile orchids are fragrant, colorful, and beautiful species of orchids. As a houseplant, dendrobiums are an easy-to-care-for plant. The orchids thrive in warm sunny locations where they provide stunning colors and wonderful scents. With the proper care, you too can grow a dendrobium orchid at home.

How to Care for a Lipstick Plant (Aeschynanthus Radicans)

Lipstick Plant care

The lipstick plant (Aeschynanthus radicans) is a flowering houseplant with bright red flowers and shiny green leaves. These tropical plants are easy to care for because they grow well in indoor environments. Their long trailing stems make the plants excellent for hanging baskets or placing them on a shelf. Putting the plant in a bright location and regular watering is almost all you have to do to care for this popular houseplant.

Horned Caterpillars: Tomato Hornworm, Dragon Headed Caterpillar, and More

Horned Caterpillars

Horned caterpillars are crawling insects which are the larvae of moths and butterflies. The “horns” on some types of caterpillars are used in defense to ward off potential predators. Some types of hornworms have a horn-like tail that they wag to frighten other animals. Other horned caterpillars have spiky-looking structures giving the caterpillar a horned appearance.

How to Choose The Best Type of Natural Christmas Tree

How to Choose The Best Type of Natural Christmas Tree

Christmas trees come in all shapes and sizes and most kinds have a fresh pleasant scent. Having a real, live Christmas tree at home becomes the focal point of the holiday celebrations. Fir, spruce, and pine trees are the main types of Christmas trees that are grown for the festive period. The perfect festive tree should have soft needles that stay on the tree for as long as possible.

Prayer Plant (Maranta Plant): Ultimate Care Guide

Maranta leuconeura

Prayer plants (Maranta leuconeura) are beautiful indoor houseplants with fascinating broad green leaves. The leaves can have pink-colored stripes or veins, dark green splotches, or red or white markings. Also called prayer plants, maranta plants are easy to grow indoors with few care requirements.

Dwarf Citrus: Caring for Dwarf Lemon, Orange, Lime, and More Trees

Growing dwarf citrus trees is an excellent option to have lemons, limes, oranges, and grapefruits where space is limited. Many varieties of small citrus trees are small enough to grow in containers. One of the most popular indoor citrus fruits is a lemon tree. But you can also grow miniature orange or lime trees in a bright, sunny location. If you live in warm climates, dwarf citrus trees are perfect for a small backyard or colorful garden landscape.