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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Vine House Plants Identification:

Vine House Plants Identification:

Hi, I'm here to help you to identify your indoor vine plants. How? keep reading to tell you. there are various types of vine house plants including flowering kinds like Hoya, indoor succulent types such as String of bananas and String of pandas, long types like indoor vine plants Pothos, low light vine house plants like Philodendron, and finally kind of indoor vine plants safe for cats like Swedish Ivy.   But how we can Identify types of indoor vine plants? you can google their images or scroll through this article and find your indoor vine. Here, I provided a list…
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Identify House Plants By Leaf: Easy and True

Identify House Plants By Leaf: Easy and True

Which plants are in my house? Hi, I'm a horticultural consultant and today will teach you how to identify house plants by leaf. First, you should determine whether your indoor plant is a broad or narrow leaf and then search its image in the following categories I provided. Another easy way is to search its leaf pic in a verified houseplant identification tool such as "Google Picture Search", however, it may not be available always. keep reading to tell you more details.  How Can I Identify My House Plant from its Leaf in This Article? If you want lush houseplants,…
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13 Indoor Plants That Has Red Stalk: True Way to Quick Identification

13 Indoor Plants That Has Red Stalk: True Way to Quick Identification

The most common indoor plants with red stems and green leaves are Elephant Bush (with small round succulent type leaves that are arenged close togetther on red stems), Red Tree Peperomia (with oval green leaves in medium size), and Philodendron Red Emerald (with large green lance-shaped leaves with long red petiole). Red Chinese Evergreen is a popular houseplant with pink stems and colourful leaves (splashes of cream, green, pink, and red on leaves. Why Must You Identify Your House Plant with a Red Stalk?  House plants with various colours can give a gorgeous view of your house. But it is…
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18 Red Flowering House Plants to Enhance your Indoor Décor

18 Red Flowering House Plants to Enhance your Indoor Décor

Hi everyone, today I list 18 stunning red flowering indoor plants including Neoregelia, Geranium, Kalanchoe, and Flaming Sword. I love them and ensure you will add at least one of them to your shopping list after reading this post.  Every eye will appreciate their vibrant colours because red illustrates love, power, passion and strength.  So, they cause positive energy in your house, hence red flowering plants can be ideal for your elegant home decor.  In addition, some ask me about the name of their red flowering indoor plant, hence this post will also help you to identify your houseplant with red…
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All Types of Ivy Houseplants: True Way to Identify Ivy Plant Types

All Types of Ivy Houseplants: True Way to Identify Ivy Plant Types

Various Ivy (Hedera) species grow indoors and outdoors while almost all Ivy houseplants belong to English Ivy (Hedera helix). As a horticultural consultant, I know that the leaf's shape and colour are the best factors in identifying Ivy house plants. For example, some varieties such as Asteriks Ivy (with their distinctly star-shaped leaves), Ivy lace (with curly leaves) and Sweetheart Ivy (with heart-shape leaves) can easily be distinguished by their leaf shape and others like Buttercup Ivy (with shiny bright yellow leaves) can be easily identified by leaf colour. In this post, I listed 26 Ivy houseplants with their images, I think…
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Grow Your Indoor Fruit Trees in Low Light: Tested and True

Grow Your Indoor Fruit Trees in Low Light: Tested and True

Hi, I’m a horticultural consultant, and today I want to share my experience with growing indoor fruit trees in low-light conditions. Many people express their desire to have a fruit-bearing tree in their dimly lit living rooms and often ask me for a list of indoor fruit trees that thrive in low light. The truth is, there isn’t a fruit tree that can naturally thrive and produce fruit in low-light conditions. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the beauty and bounty of a fruit tree in your low-light space. With the right grow light setup, you can successfully grow…
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5 Stunning Indoor Weeping Plants that Cannot Ignore

5 Stunning Indoor Weeping Plants that Cannot Ignore

I’ve always been captivated by indoor weeping plants. Their cascading or drooping branches and lush foliage bring a touch of elegance and softness to my home. I love how their flowing forms create a soothing and tranquil ambience, making them perfect for enhancing any interior space. Some of my favourites, like the Weeping Fig or Ponytail Palm, are relatively easy to care for, while others, such as bonsai or tropical varieties, demand more attention. Beyond their beauty, I’ve found many of these plants also purify the air, making them aesthetically pleasing and functional. Here, I listed 5 incredible indoor weeping…
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Malabar spinach Varieties that I Cultivated: Build your Kitchen Garden

Malabar spinach Varieties that I Cultivated: Build your Kitchen Garden

As a kitchen garden fan, I grow Malabar spinach (Basella), a tropical vine with edible, succulent leaves and stems. It's fast-growing and thrives in warm, tropical climates. There are several varieties of Malabar spinach, which differ mainly in the colour of their stems and leaves. The most common ones are Basella alba (green-leaved) and Basella rubra (red-leaved), though there are other species, such as Basella cordifolia and some wild varieties, that are less commonly cultivated. Here's what I've learned about these varieties: 1- Appearance:     Leaves: The leaves of Malabar spinach are large, thick, and glossy. The green-leaved variety (Basella…
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The 6 Important Malabar Spinach Pests + Tested Ways to Detect and Control

The 6 Important Malabar Spinach Pests + Tested Ways to Detect and Control

Hi, are you a fan of kitchen gardens like me? I love growing Malabar spinach indoors and have it in a container at my house. As a horticultural consultant with a PhD in Plant Protection Science, I know that my Malabar spinach like any plant, can be affected by pests (tiny bugs on plants). Over time, I've dealt with several common pests and found ways to manage them effectively. Here's how I handle the most common ones: Spider Mites (Tetranychus spp.) on Malabar Spinach Identification: Spider mites are tiny arachnids, often red, yellow, or greenish. I usually spot them by…
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5 Common Malabar Spinach Diseases + True Tips to Control Malabar Spinach Leaf Spot Diseases 

5 Common Malabar Spinach Diseases + True Tips to Control Malabar Spinach Leaf Spot Diseases 

I grow malabar spinach in a pot at my house. As a horticultural consultant with a PhD in Plant Protection Science, I know that when growing Malabar spinach (Basella alba), I must be mindful of several common diseases and pests that can affect the plant. Even though Malabar spinach is a hardy plant, it can still fall prey to various issues, especially fungal diseases and nematode infestations. Here's how I manage some of the most common problems according to my experience: Malabar Spinach Leaf Spot Diseases 1- Leaf Blight (Alternaria alternata)     Symptoms: Dark, angular spots with concentric rings appear…
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