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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10 Best Bamboo House Plant Types With Pictures
05
May
By Elahe Rabiei
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Houseplant

10 Best Bamboo House Plant Types With Pictures

The Bamboo house plant is one of the most popular indoor plants that are in every house. Do you know why? It is due to its tropical Appearance and you can find it in small sizes to tall and large ones.  So, it can be put on a table or placed in a living room with a tall ceiling. There are other reasons for the popularity of this common indoor plant. It is a symbol of resilience, strength, and flexibility in Feng Shui, too. Do you believe in Feng Shui? There are a lot of stories about the number of…
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Identifying Succulent Houseplants with Pictures, Charts, Online Tools
02
May
By Elahe Rabiei
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House Plant Identification, Plant Identification

Identifying Succulent Houseplants with Pictures, Charts, Online Tools

Join this post to learn about identifying succulent houseplants with their images and names. Succulents are common houseplants. Here I will provide a list of the common indoor succulents and a short overview of their appearance. I will also give you a chart (table) of their characteristics.  You will also get familiar with one of the best free online tools to make succulent houseplant identification easy. Keep reading. Identifying Succulent Houseplants with the Table of Characteristics A table of characteristics is a helpful way to visualise the differences between common indoor succulents. In the following, I provide a table that…
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5 Blue Echeveria Types: Will be Unique in Your Decor
29
Apr
By Elahe Rabiei
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Houseplant, Succulent Identification

5 Blue Echeveria Types: Will be Unique in Your Decor

Echeveria 'Imbricata' (Blue Rose), Echeveria 'Canadian', Echeveria 'Blue Mist', Echeveria 'Blue Waves', and Echeveria 'Blue Star' are five stunning blue Echeveria types. Adding these small succulents to your plant collection as low-maintenance houseplants with striking beauty lets you design a one-of-a-kind indoor décor (although they can be grown indoors or outdoors, in containers or gardens). In this post, I will show you these matchless blue Echeveria types along with pro tips for caring for them. Keep reading to pick the best for your house Echeveria Plants have Rosette Formation with thick, fleshy leaves, which are often covered in a powdery…
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7 Amazing Types of Echeveria elegans for your Impressive Succulent Collection
27
Apr
By Elahe Rabiei
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Houseplant, Plant Identification, Succulent Identification

7 Amazing Types of Echeveria elegans for your Impressive Succulent Collection

Echeveria elegans has stunning types although most of them are not confirmed botanical varieties and are affected by the environment. Here, I collected 7 types of Echeveria elegans: Alba, Blue, Crystal Rose, Potosina Crystal (Rose), Raspberry Ice, Albicans, and kesselringiana. I'll show a picture of these Echeveria elegans types and tell you about their appearance. I also teach you how to take care of them to grow healthy. Keep reading to choose the best Echeveria elegans varieties for your plant collection. Echeveria elegans is also known by several charming common names like Mexican Gem, Mexican Ghost Plant, Mexican Hens and Chicks, Mexican Snowball,…
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7 Elegant Purple Echeveria Types: Best for your Small House Plants Collection.
23
Apr
By Elahe Rabiei
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Plant Identification, Succulent Identification

7 Elegant Purple Echeveria Types: Best for your Small House Plants Collection.

purple Echeveria succulents like some cultivars of Echeveria purple pearl, Purple Echeveria agavoides, Purple Echeveria gibbiflora, Echeveria perle von nurnberg, Echeveria black Prince', and Echeveria 'Dark Moon” are best purple Echeveria types. Here, you will find all the things required to provide an indoor plant collection of these stunning small succulents. I will show pics of the above purple Echeveria plants and tell you about the key characteristics. In addition, I provided a guideline to care for these purple Echeveria types indoors. By following my tips, they will thrive healthy in your house and you will enjoy their beauties. Purple…
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8 Echeveria agavoides Varieties: Stunning Small Succulents in 2025 + Caring Tips
22
Apr
By Elahe Rabiei
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Houseplant, Plant Identification, Succulent Identification

8 Echeveria agavoides Varieties: Stunning Small Succulents in 2025 + Caring Tips

If you're looking for a relatively low-maintenance, elegant plant, I recommend Echeveria agavoides varieties like Lipstick, Scarlet, Romeo, Miranda, Christmas, Red Tip, Ebony, and Red Shade. In essence, varieties of Echeveria agavoides are a vibrant colour palette, making a visually appealing succulent in your collection. In this post, I provided a gallery of their images with their key features to distinguish them. One thing I love about them is that their easy-care requirements make them a popular choice for both novice and experienced plant enthusiasts.   I will tell you how to care for them, and by providing my pro…
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Echeveria lola vs lilacina: A Verified Guideline to Distinguish Them
20
Apr
By Elahe Rabiei
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House Plant Identification, Plant Identification, Succulent Identification

Echeveria lola vs lilacina: A Verified Guideline to Distinguish Them

Echeveria lola is a hybrid of Echeveria lilacina and Echeveria derenbergii, Hence, Echeveria lola is very similar to Echeveria lilacina, however, you can distinguish them by some key features like their size and leaf shape. For instance, Echeveria lola is a few inches larger than Lilacina, and its leaves are slightly rounder and plumper. Keep reading to learn more information about Echeveria lola vs lilacina. I will also show you their images, hence you can compare them and their differences will be easier for you.  if you are ready, let's get going. Echeveria Lola: A Stunning Hybrid Echeveria Lola is…
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Final Response to Echeveria Dusty Rose Vs Perle Von Nurnberg
19
Apr
By Elahe Rabiei
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Succulent Identification

Final Response to Echeveria Dusty Rose Vs Perle Von Nurnberg

You can distinguish Echeveria dusty rose from Echeveria perle von nurnberg by considering their leaves. Echeveria Dusty Rose vs Perle von nurnberg is Dusty Rose has soft, powdery pink tones while E. Perle von Nurnberg stands out with its pastel grey and purple hues. In addition, Dusty Rose has compact growth while Perle von Nurnberg looks larger and more open rosette. Anyway, the colour, size, and growth habits of Echeveria species are dependent on their growth conditions. In various light situations or days of seasons, they may show variations in their hues and Rosset forms. Hence, in this post, I…
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Echeveria imbricata vs elegans: An Easy and Reliable Way to Distingush
18
Apr
By Elahe Rabiei
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Plant Identification, Succulent Identification

Echeveria imbricata vs elegans: An Easy and Reliable Way to Distingush

To distinguish between Echeveria imbricata and Echeveria elegans, focus on their leaf shape and growth habit.  In summary to Echeveria imbricata vs elegans, the shape of E. imbricata is a flatter and wider rosette, and its leaves are broader, while E. elegans forms a more compact, rounded rosette, and its leaves are spoon-shaped. Anyway, Echeveria imbricata vs elegans can be challenging because of the various types of Echeveria elegans and Echeveria imbricata with vibrant colours. In addition, their size and colours may be changed in different environments and situations. Hence, to distinguish between them, you need to have an overview…
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5 Stunning Large Echeveria Varieties Which you Must Add to your Indoor Decor
17
Apr
By Elahe Rabiei
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Plant Identification, Succulent Identification

5 Stunning Large Echeveria Varieties Which you Must Add to your Indoor Decor

If you like Echeverias for their lovely rosette form, here are large Echeveria varieties that can grow quite large, including Echeveria gibbiflora, Echeveria 'Blue Dude', Echeveria elegans, Echeveria laui, and Echeveria peacockii. Keep reading to get to know them and choose the best for your indoor plant collection. In the following, I will describe them and give you a brief overview of them. Because the size and colour of Echerverias can change in various environmental conditions, my descriptions will help you to identify them more easily. In addition, you can see the image of them, which makes the best choice…
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