Elahe Rabiei

Hi, I’m Elaheh. My Academic major is plant protection, and houseplants are my expertise. As a houseplant lover, my house is full of indoor plants and it is my passion to take care of them. Hence, I’m here to share my knowledge and experience about growing healthy houseplants. I am also a plant protection advisor, so feel free to ask me any questions you may have.
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Black Trumpet Mushroom Look Alike: 10 Black Trumpet Similar Mushrooms with Images

Black Trumpet Mushroom Look Alike: 10 Black Trumpet Similar Mushrooms with Images

If you are worried about mushrooms that may be similar to Black trumpet and are searching for “black trumpet mushroom look-alike,” join this post. Here, I will tell you how to identify true Black trumpet mushrooms and then provide you with other species of Craterellus that are similar to Black Trumpet. In addition, you will find other edible black mushrooms that are almost similar to Black Trumpets. You will also find poisonous mushrooms with funnel-shaped caps that may be confused with edible Craterellus spp. If you are ready, let’s get started to find out all about “black trumpet mushroom look-alike.” Black Trumpet Mushroom Identification…
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What Does a Wild Strawberry Plant Look Like? Best Reviewed Ways to Identify

What Does a Wild Strawberry Plant Look Like? Best Reviewed Ways to Identify

My kids and I seek delicate wild strawberries while walking in jungles, from late spring to early summer. My little son, in his first experience, was very excited and asked me, “Mom, what does a wild strawberry plant look like?”. I’m a horticultural adviser, and my academic major is Plant Protection. Wild plant identification is one of my hobbies. I love tasting wild fruits, especially wild strawberries (Fragaria vesca). Despite their small size, they have an intense flavour. I think the smaller berries pack a lot of sweetness and aroma rather than the large cultivated ones. If you love the…
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4 common Ivy with Red Stems: Identification and Controlling

4 common Ivy with Red Stems: Identification and Controlling

Ivy plants with red stems offer a stunning view in your garden and yard, but are they safe for you and your pets? Can you eat their fruits? Are they poisonous? Keep reading to answer all of these questions. But first, you must identify them. This article delves into the following red-stem ivy plants: Toxicodendron radicans (Poison Ivy) Rubus hispidus (Bristly Blackberry) Rubus phoenicolasius (Wineberry) Parthenocissus quinquefolia (Virginia Creeper) I will first help you to identify them, and then we will explore their benefits, disadvantages, growing conditions, and tips for managing them. In addition, I will teach you how to…
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Plants that Look Like Succulents but Aren’t  

Plants that Look Like Succulents but Aren’t  

Finding the right answer for the "plants that look like succulents but aren't"  on Google is difficult. Today, I want to do it. First, let’s review some facts about succulents: Succulents are not a taxonomic category in Phytology, so you can find these species in various botanical genera and families. Every plant that can tolerate drought conditions by storing water in its leaves, stems, or roots is called a Succulent. These indoor plants don't need to be watered frequently and are very sensitive to root rot.  :arrow: Hence, Succulents don’t belong to a monophyletic group, but due to living in…
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Columnar Cactus Identification: Best Images + A Tested and True Tool

Columnar Cactus Identification: Best Images + A Tested and True Tool

You can easily identify a Columnar cactus from other types due to its cylindrical appearance, but various types of Columnar cactus identification may be difficult. They belong to several cacti genera such as Cylindropuntia, Stenocereus, Opuntia, Fouquieria, etc.  To identify a Columnar cactus, you can search its picture among a gallery of cylindrical cacti or let a plant identifier do it for you.  Here, I provided an almost comprehensive collection of Columnar cacti images and names. I also introduce one of the best free online tools that will help you with your Columnar cactus identification. Columnar cacti are beautiful plants…
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Plants Similar to Azaleas: 5 Flowering Plants You May Mistake with Azaleas

Plants Similar to Azaleas: 5 Flowering Plants You May Mistake with Azaleas

Some plants are similar to Azaleas, and people may confuse them with Azaleas. Some have leaves similar to Azaleas and some have similar blooms. Pieris floribunda (Lily-of-the-Valley Shrub), Kalmia latifolia (Mountain Laurel), Enkianthus campanulatus (Redvein Enkianthus), Pieris japonica (Andromeda), and Azaleas share similar leaves, however, Camellias and Azaleas have almost similar flowers. Hi, I’m a horticultural consultant and want to tell you about the plants that are similar to Azaleas. I provided a list of them with their images in the following. I will tell you how to identify Azalea's lookalikes and distinguish them. Come on don’t waste our time…
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3 Japanese Crape Myrtle Varieties: The Best for 2025

3 Japanese Crape Myrtle Varieties: The Best for 2025

Japanese Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia fauriei), also known as Lagerstroemia subcostata var. fauriei, is a stunning species renowned for its exquisite beauty and versatility in landscapes. Native to Japan, I truly admire this plant for its elegant blooms, smooth bark, and vibrant fall colour. Japanese Crape Myrtle Varieties are stunning. Yeah, what makes this species even more fascinating is the variety of cultivars available, each offering a range of flower colours, sizes, and growth habits. These qualities make Japanese Crape Myrtle an excellent choice for small and large gardens. Here are some of my favourite and most beautiful varieties, along with…
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Identify Fruit Trees by Picture and an Approved Tool

Identify Fruit Trees by Picture and an Approved Tool

How to identify fruit trees by picture? If it is your question, join this post to teach you how to identify 16 of the most common fruit trees with images. Hi, I have a Ph.D. in plant protection science and plant identification is one of my favorite hobbies. I often use two ways for fruit tree identification by picture including: Compare different parts of a tree (Its canopy, leaves, blooms, fruits, and bark) with approved images of various fruit trees. Take a picture of your intended tree and use one of the best plant identifier tools to identify your fruit…
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California Fruit Tree Identification

California Fruit Tree Identification

If California fruit tree identification is your challenge, join me in this post to help you identify them with their images. Keep reading. As you know, California is famous for its large fruit crop cultivation. It is due to its diverse climate that ranges from Mediterranean along the coast to arid inland. So, you may find a wide variety of fruit trees to thrive in California. So, California is a major producer of fruits not only for the United States but also for the world; however, do you know what the most common fruit trees in California are? Let’s identify…
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Texas Fruit Tree Identification

Texas Fruit Tree Identification

If you are interested in Texas fruit tree identification, here you can find a collection of fruit tree images that are most common in this state, such as peach trees, pecan trees, fig trees and so on. I’m a horticultural consultant and try to share my knowledge and experiences with my readers. Fruit tree identification is one of the challenging skills that people often want to learn. It is very easy when the trees produce their fruits, is challenging when you want to detect them by their leaves, and their identification gets hard with their bark in winter. As you…
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