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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Why Do Some Plant Pots not Have Holes? The Best Answer

Why Do Some Plant Pots not Have Holes? The Best Answer

If you have spotted pots not have holes, join us in this article to find out the advantages of using them and how to plant in planters without drainage holes. Sometimes ago, when I was buying my new Gardening scissors, a woman said “Why do you sell pots without drainage holes?” The salesman answered, “You can drill holes in its bottom.” I thought it was not the true answer. Hence, I’ve decided to write this post to tell you why some plant pots do not have holes. So, join me in this article to: Tell you about the advantages of…
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Thrips on Monstera: Hear to my Experiences to Get Rid of Them

Thrips on Monstera: Hear to my Experiences to Get Rid of Them

Have you spotted Thrips on Monstera and you are searching for a way to get rid of them? First, isolate your Monstera, second, prune the infected foliage, and finally wash its foliage with water and spray with Captain Jack's Dead Bug spray and Bonide Systemic Granules. The Yellow Sticky cards can also be helpful. Hi, I'm a horticultural consultant and Plant protection is my academic major. I have great experiences in growing houseplants and write this blog based on my knowledge and experiences. So, I'm here to tell you everything you need to detect the culprits and eliminate them and…
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Care and Price of Paphiopedilum rothschildianum (Gold of Kinabalu Orchid or Rothschild’s slipper orchid) | update 2023

Care and Price of Paphiopedilum rothschildianum (Gold of Kinabalu Orchid or Rothschild’s slipper orchid) | update 2023

Are you a fan of rare and expensive plants? Paphiopedilum rothschildianum (Gold of Kinabalu Orchid or Rothschild's slipper orchid) can be best if you care for it correctly. Put your plant in a place with high humidity and bright indirect sunlight. Water it when the top soil dries out and try to fertilize your plants with a ¼ or 1/2 of balanced orchid fertilizer once a month during the growing seasons. keep an eye on pests such as Spider Mites and Mealybugs. Paphiopedilum rothschildianum's price is up to $5,000 per stem (nearly £4,000). Keep reading to give you a comprehensive…
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Heliconia rostrata (Hanging lobster claw or False bird of paradise): Caring and all things you should know

Heliconia rostrata (Hanging lobster claw or False bird of paradise): Caring and all things you should know

If you can provide a sunny place Heliconia rostrata (Hanging Lobster Claw) can be excellent for those who are fans of rare Plants. Please regularly water your Heliconia rostrata (especially in summer and warm days), although you should allow the soil to dry out between waterings to prevent root rot. A rich and well-drained soil will help you with this issue. Keep reading to tell you everything about Hanging Lobster Claw plant growth and even more. Heliconia rostrata belong to the genera Heliconias. This genus is related to known plants such as bananas, cannas and gingers. There are about 100…
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5 Tested Very Low-Light Houseplants which you Must Add to Your Dim Room

5 Tested Very Low-Light Houseplants which you Must Add to Your Dim Room

Do you have a dim corner in your house or office and are searching to find very low-light houseplants to bring life there? Plants such as Cost Iron plants, Peace Lily, Philodendron, Pothos, Snake plants, and some varieties of Dracaena can help you to add some greenery to your dim room, these are very low-light houseplants. However, before casting them, let me know how you define a low-light room. Do you know how much light is considered very low light for plants? If you cannot answer these questions correctly, you will waste your time and money. So, keep reading to…
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Rare Low-Light Houseplants in 2024: Choosing Wisely Based on Expert Tips

Rare Low-Light Houseplants in 2024: Choosing Wisely Based on Expert Tips

Black Gold Philodendron plants are the best rare low-light houseplants to add to your indoor collection if you ask me. This rare indoor plant can thrive in medium to low light. However other rare plants such as White Variegated Monstera, Philodendron Painted Lady and Philodendron Pink Princess can grow in low light but, based on my experience, they thrive very slowly and their lovely colours will fade. I'm a horticultural consultant and in this post collected several rare plants that can survive in low light, however, except the Black Gold Philodendron, others don't grow healthy or very slowly and lose…
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5 Tested large low light indoor plants safe for cats in 2024

5 Tested large low light indoor plants safe for cats in 2024

Cast-iron plants are the best large low light indoor plants safe for cats. They are low-maintenance plants that can thrive in low light, although they grow better in places with medium or bright indirect sunlight. However, other large houseplants such as Parlor Palm, Bromeliads, Areca Palm, and Bird’s Nest Fern are also safe for cats and can tolerate low light but cannot grow healthy in dim places as well as Cast-iron plants. If you have a room or apartment with little natural sunlight, the large low light indoor plants will give a tropical view to your house. But are they…
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Top 10 Low-Light Indoor Plants for Bedroom in 2024: Tried and True

Top 10 Low-Light Indoor Plants for Bedroom in 2024: Tried and True

I suggest Snake plants and Moth orchids as low-light indoor plants for bedroom. Would you happen to know why? Although they prefer bright indirect sunlight, they can grow in low light. Another unique thing is they not only can purify the air but also produce Oxygen at night. So, adding them to your bedroom, its atmosphere clean during the day and full of oxygen at night. Another critical point is the Snake plants and Moth orchids are low-maintenance indoor plants. The Snake plant is a non-toxic plant for cats and other pets. Anyway, if you are interested in finding other…
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The five main ways that thrips come from

The five main ways that thrips come from

Where do thrips come from? Answering this question is important because it helps you to prevent thrips infestation. Always prevention is easier than treatment. Based on my experience, Thrips often come to your house after adding a new plant or bouquet to your house decor. They also can fly into from an open window.  However, other ways are also possible to appear Thrips on houseplants. I'm a horticultural consultant and want to discuss it in this post. Join me here to show all the ways that thrips come indoors and tell you how to prevent them. Thrips suck the sap…
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Do Thrips bite? Yes (Symptoms with Pictures +  Best Treatments)

Do Thrips bite? Yes (Symptoms with Pictures + Best Treatments)

Have you spotted thrips on your houseplants or garden and are worried about thrips biting? You must know thrips bite humans and often cause small pink dots on skins without any sense and you can easily treat it with washing with soapy water. However, the Thrips bite can be hard for sensitive skin and those with allergies. hence keep reading to tell you more. Here you will find everything you should know about thrips bite and the below questions answers: Do Thrips Bite me or my pets? Why? What are the thrips bite symptoms? How does it feel like? Is…
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