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.
332 Posts
Japanese Holly ferns: Ideal Indoor Ferns Low Light for Tropical Decors in 2024
03
Jul
By Elahe Rabiei
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Low Light Indoor Plants, Type of Indoor Plants

Japanese Holly ferns: Ideal Indoor Ferns Low Light for Tropical Decors in 2024

I want to gift you unique indoor ferns low light, Japanese holly fern (Cyrtomium falcatum). Cyrtomium falcatum has three varieties that not only offer a beautiful addition to your indoor low light décor, but also are low-maintenance, adaptable, and air-purifying. The Japanese holly fern (Cyrtomium falcatum) is also known as Miniature Tree fern. I love tropical decors and think this house plant is ideal because provides a touch of elegance to any space, especially in low-light living rooms and brings a breath of fresh air. In the following, first I will tell you reasons why the Japanese holly fern should…
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5 Large Indoor Ferns: Ideal for your Tropical Décor + All Their Caring Points
02
Jul
By Elahe Rabiei
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Type of Indoor Plants, Common and Best House Plants, Tropical House Plants

5 Large Indoor Ferns: Ideal for your Tropical Décor + All Their Caring Points

Soft Tree Fern ( Dicksonia antarctica), Australian Tree Fern (Cyathea australis), Mother Fern ( Asplenium bulbiferum ), Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata), and Crocodile Fern (Blechnum gibbum ) are 5 stunning large indoor ferns which are ideal for your modern tropical décor. You may be surprised if I tell you Some like Soft Tree Fern ( Dicksonia antarctica) can row up 5 -15 m high although they often reach 2-3 m indoors. Hence, having one of them in our living room will bring a tropical sense with a touch of beauty to our house. In the following, I provide you with…
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3 Indoor Plants Similar to Ferns: Unique for Your Curated Collection
01
Jul
By Elahe Rabiei
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Type of Indoor Plants, Common and Best House Plants, Tropical House Plants

3 Indoor Plants Similar to Ferns: Unique for Your Curated Collection

True ferns belong to Equisetidae (Equisetopsida), Ophioglossidae (Psilotopsida), Marattiidae (Marattiopsida), and Polypodiidae (Polypodiopsida) and almost all indoor ferns are a member of Polypodiidae (Polypodiopsida). However, some plants look like ferns but are not. In the following, I provided several indoor plants similar to ferns. Club moss (Lycopodiaceae), Spike moss (Selaginellales) such as Bird's-foot Fern (Selaginella uncinata), and Asparagus Fern (Asparagus setaceus) are unique house plants similar to ferns. I call them unique because have special features that make them deserve for your curated indoor plant collection. For example, having a Club Moss (Lycopodiaceae) in your collection parallels having a living…
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Why Are Hoya Plants So Expensive? Tips For Buying the Expensive Hoyas Cheaper
30
Jun
By Elahe Rabiei
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Type of Indoor Plants, Common and Best House Plants, Rare Houseplants, Tropical House Plants

Why Are Hoya Plants So Expensive? Tips For Buying the Expensive Hoyas Cheaper

Hoya plants include over 520 accepted species based on the World Checklist of Selected Plant Families as of April 2020. Some such as Hoya carnosa 'Argentea Princess', Hoya micrantha (splash), Hoya serpens, Hoya coriacea (silver), and Hoya 'Rachel' are so expensive among various houseplants. If you are thinking why are hoya plants so expensive, there are a couple of reasons to answer this question including their limited availability and slow growth and propagation. Keep reading to discuss them more and give you tips for buying the expensive Hoyas cheaper. Best Answers to Why Are Hoya Plants So Expensive In the…
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Best Living Room Low Light Low Maintenance Indoor Plants in 2024
29
Jun
By Elahe Rabiei
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Indoor Gardening, Light for Indoor Plants

Best Living Room Low Light Low Maintenance Indoor Plants in 2024

For those who wish to add greens to their dim living room but are very busy, I recommend some living room low light low maintenance indoor plants such as Snake Plant, ZZ Plant, Golden Pothos, Cast Iron Plant, Spider Plant, Peace Lily, Chinese Evergreen, and Snake Pipe. Keep reading to find out which is best for your living room. Before diving into these houseplants' world and finding their caring points, let's speak about low-light conditions. I’m a horticultural consultant and found out most people don’t have the true definition of low light for indoor plants. First, allow me to tell…
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Best Light for Growing Herbs Indoors According to My Test
28
Jun
By Elahe Rabiei
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Indoor Gardening, Light for Indoor Plants

Best Light for Growing Herbs Indoors According to My Test

My friend was interested in having an indoor herb garden for lovely cats but she didn't have a place with proper sunlight in her house. I helped her use an under-cabinet grow light for herbs to make her wish come true. Here, I want to share with you my knowledge and experiences and tell you what is the best indoor grow lights for herbs. I, as a horticultural consultant, think the best light for growing herbs indoors is a full-spectrum grow light. You must know your herbs require a minimum of 6-8 hours of sunlight per day to thrive healthy.…
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What Does Root Bound Mean? Fix it Before Killing your Plant
27
Jun
By Elahe Rabiei
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Indoor Gardening, Indoor Planters

What Does Root Bound Mean? Fix it Before Killing your Plant

Hi, I’m a horticultural consultant and today want to tell you all the things you must know about Root Bound in plants from its meaning and symptoms to the best ways to fix it. keep reading. "Root bound" term refers to a specific condition in your potted plant where its roots grow and grow till filling the space available in its container. Do you think it’s good? No, this leads to various bad things for your potted plant like stunted growth due to nutrient deficiencies which lead to overall poor health for your lovely plant. addressing to fix it is…
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Approved Liquid Fertilizer for Flowers: Tested and True
16
Jun
By Elahe Rabiei
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Indoor Gardening, Indoor Plant Fertilizer

Approved Liquid Fertilizer for Flowers: Tested and True

To make flowers bloom, a proper diet with effective nutrients is vital. I find any low N ratio NPK fertilizer along with supplements such as seaweed-based fertilizers and Humic acids can work. Keep reading to tell you more details and facts about the best liquid fertilizer for flowers. Hi, I’m a horticultural consultant who graduated in plant protection science. In this post, I want to share with you my knowledge and experience in feeding flowering plants and help you design a diet for them. What Nutrient Makes Flowers Bloom? People often ask me “What fertilizer makes my flowers bloom?”. I…
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What is the Best Liquid Fertilizer for Pothos?
12
Jun
By Elahe Rabiei
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Indoor Gardening, Indoor Plant Fertilizer

What is the Best Liquid Fertilizer for Pothos?

I feed my Pothos with a liquid-balanced NPK, liquid organic fertilizer, and seaweed-based fertilizer based on a regular diet in the growing season. Here, I want to share my experiences about the best liquid fertilizer for Pothos according to my tests, so keep reading. :arrow: Pothos is a low-maintenance houseplant which not like to be overly fed. However, feeding with proper fertilizer is more important when you grow it in water. Liquid Fertilizer for Pothos in Soil To find the best food for every houseplant, first, consider why you choose it: its stunning foliage, its colourful leaves, or its gorgeous blooms.…
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Best Liquid Fertilizer for Indoor Plants: According to my Tests
07
Jun
By Elahe Rabiei
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Indoor Gardening, Indoor Plant Fertilizer

Best Liquid Fertilizer for Indoor Plants: According to my Tests

Are you searching for a liquid fertilizer for indoor plants? For those who are busy but love houseplants, I recommend a 3-1-2 ratio of a liquid NPK fertilizer (like 9-3-6) or a balanced liquid fertilizer such as 10-10-10 along with a seaweed-based fertilizer and Humic acid. However, you must spend more time reading this post to have lush plants with large stunning foliage or gorgeous flowers. So, keep reading. Hi, I’m a horticultural consultant and would like to share my experiences on the best liquid fertilizer for houseplants. Before fertilizing, you must group your house plant collection into the three…
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