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  Purslane (Portulaca oleracea), a wonderful succulent plant, is also known as small hogweed or pigweed. This plant can grow virtually carelessly because it is considered a weed. But if you want to grow purslane responsibly and under control, you need to learn about purslane plant care. Not only is the purslane plant multipurpose and extremely low maintenance, but it also offers many nutritional benefits. Although portulaca is an annual plant, it can spread by itself. Both ornamental portulacas and purslane are common in the landscape, however not nearly as invasive as their relative. Let's get started by discussing the many benefits of the purslane plant as well as better methods for cultivation and upkeep.  Benefits Of Purslane Plant  The purslane plant has many benefits, here are some -  Purslane is a nutritional powerhouse, full of essential minerals like calcium, potassium, and magnesium as well as Omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins A, C, and E. It enhances the flavo...

Flowering plants are a favourite choice of many plant lovers as flowering plants create a beautiful display for indoor and outdoor gardens. However, it is unfortunate to see your flowering plants not blooming correctly. There could be many reasons for this plant problem. So let's look at some of the reasons why your flowering plants aren’t blooming and how you can get them to bloom with proper plant care . Too Much Fertilizing: It is true that fertilizers help in your plant's growth. For example, nitrogen-rich fertilizers encourage the growth of green leaves while phosphorus-based fertilizers help flowering plants to bloom. However excess or inaccurate use of fertilizers can interfere with plant growth. So research the right amount of fertilizers that your plant needs. Different plants have different fertilizing needs and the same goes for flowering plants. Each flowering plant might have different fertilizer requirements and you should feed your flowering plants accordingly....

Many studies suggest that there are many reliable indoor air-purifying plants that can clean and detoxify indoor air significantly. NASA also conducted similar studies and got reliable results. Indoor plants can help you keep the air inside your home clean and healthy. This also contributes greatly to your health. Air-purifying plants can beautify your homes with their unique and attractive foliage while also improving the air quality of your home. So let’s explore these amazing plants that you can easily grow. Best Air-Purifying Plants: Indoor air-purifying plants are generally hardy and require low maintenance , so they are a great option for beginners trying out indoor gardening . English Ivy: English Ivy is one of the well-known indoor air-purifying plants. These perennial plants are very easy to grow and also have vining ability. English ivy is reliable in removing many hard toxins such as benzene, formaldehyde, and much more from the air. These plants require at least 4 hours of...

The world is quite big and hosts many famous varieties of plants and many famous flowers. These blooming plants have different characteristics and uniqueness due to which they are known globally.   Many nations feel proud because of their famous flowers and make many efforts to promote and preserve these plants through extensive plant care methods. So let's explore some famous flowers and nations they are native to. Cattleya Orchids: Native to Brazil and Colombia these famous flowers are found almost 1500 to 2000 meters above the sea level in rainforests. Also known as the queen of orchids these plants feature bigger blooms than their Asian counterparts. These plants showcase an array of colours and are famous for their beautiful blooms. Cattleya Orchids got their name from William Cattley, a British horticulturist who discovered this genus in Brazil. Cherry Blossoms: Also known as Sakura, cherry blossoms are native to Japan and feature small white and pink coloured petals....

  Edible plants are the foundation of our food chain. Everything we consume in our diet eventually comes from or is supported by plants. And among the vast variety of many edible plants, there are many blooming plants with edible flowers that you can consume. Flowers are one of the most famous and vital decorations with which you can surround your dinner table. But sometimes edible flowers can also show up in your dishes and can provide many benefits. So let’s explore some common edible flowers that you can add to your food. 5 Edible Flowers: Dandelion (Taraxacum): Dandelions are often regarded as weeds. However, these weeds have edible flowers and not only that but every part of this plant is edible. These plants feature small flowers with many bright yellow petals.  These edible flowers are rich in antioxidants and provide many options as food items. The flowers can be eaten raw or cooked with salads. They are also used in the making of wine and jelly. The roots of these ed...

Houseplants are a growing choice for many plant lovers these days. And even though growing houseplants are relatively easy there are many challenges that one has to follow such as houseplant pests. Houseplant pests can be a bigger threat to the health and growth of your plants than you imagine so every plant lover needs to have a good idea on how to get rid of houseplant pests as infestation can happen anytime even if you take good plant care. So, let’s have a look at some common houseplant pests and how you can get rid of them easily and safely. Aphids: These houseplant pests are tiny pear-shaped bugs that feed on the plant sap. Also known as plant lice, Aphids can be found on new growth or stems and can cause yellowing or curly leaves which can stunt the overall growth of the plant. Moreover, these pests leave behind a sticky substance called honeydew which attracts ants and can cause the growth of sooty mold and fungus. How to get rid of Aphids? You can simply dislodge aphids from ...