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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Limelight Hydrangea Vs Little Lime: A Reliable Way to Identify

Limelight Hydrangea Vs Little Lime: A Reliable Way to Identify

The key to distinguishing between Limelight Hydrangea and Little Lime Hydrangea is their size. Limelight Hydrangea Vs Little Lime: As is clear from its name, the Little Lime Hydrangea is a smaller version of the popular Limelight Hydrangea. Stay with me in this post to tell you more facts about these stunning varieties of Hydrangea paniculate. Limelight Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight') is a popular cultivar known for its large, conical green flower clusters that turn creamy-white and come in pinkish hues as the season progresses. I admire the 'Limelight' variety for its hardiness and long-lasting blooms. The Little Lime Hydrangea…
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What Are New Hydrangea Varieties? 7 of the Latest for 2025

What Are New Hydrangea Varieties? 7 of the Latest for 2025

The world of hydrangeas is always evolving, and I love keeping up with the new hydrangea varieties that come out regularly. Recently, some of the most exciting hydrangeas I've encountered include both Hydrangea macrophylla (bigleaf hydrangeas) and Hydrangea paniculata (panicle hydrangeas), among others. Here’s a look at a few of the most recent releases that have really caught my attention, New Hydrangea Varieties: 1- New Hydrangea Varieties: Hydrangea 'Berry White' (Panicle Hydrangea)   Type: Hydrangea paniculata Released: Early 2020s Features: This variety has become a favourite of mine for its stunning white flowers that gradually turn a soft pink, creating…
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6 Eye-catching Endless Summer Hydrangea Varieties for 2025

Hi, in this post I want to give you an incredible list of stunning endless summer hydrangea varieties including Pop Star, Summer Crush, BloomStruck, Original Bigleaf, Twist-n-Shout, and Blushing Bride. They come in amazing colours from pure white to cold themes like blue and purple or warm hues such as red and pink, very nice! I will also tell you their key features and tips about caring for them. Stay with me to the end and tell me which one is more interesting for you in the comments.      If you are a Hydrangea fan, I recommend reading my…
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Best Bamboo Plants for Privacy Fence | Top 10 Bamboo for Privacy Hedge

Best Bamboo Plants for Privacy Fence | Top 10 Bamboo for Privacy Hedge

Privacy fences are one of the essential elements in garden design and plants such as Bamboo are very popular and trend for this issue. If you are searching to find the best bamboo plants for privacy fence, here you can find the top 10 bamboo-type plants that are ideal for a Privacy hedge. People usually like to use Bamboo for privacy fences due to: Bamboo plants have rapid growth. So, they quickly create your Privacy hedge. They have dense foliage that makes bamboo perfect for privacy fences. They are various colours and sizes that allow you to make your favourite…
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4 Incredible Variegated Hydrangea Varieties: My Special Offers for The New Year

4 Incredible Variegated Hydrangea Varieties: My Special Offers for The New Year

I’ve been exploring some beautiful variegated hydrangea varieties, and I’m excited to share the ones I came across. Each one offers a unique combination of vibrant blooms and striking foliage, making them stand out in the garden. Here's what I love about them: Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Variegata’ Type: Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla) Why I Love It: The first thing that caught my eye about 'Variegata' is the stunning variegated foliage. The leaves are a beautiful mix of dark green with creamy white edges, creating a bold, eye-catching contrast that looks gorgeous even when the plant isn’t in bloom. Flowers: When it…
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5 Dazzling Gollum Jade Plant Types to Make Unique Your Indoor Succulent Collection

5 Dazzling Gollum Jade Plant Types to Make Unique Your Indoor Succulent Collection

Along with Gollum Jade, some small crassula succulents like Hobbit Jade (Crassula ovata ‘Hobbit’), Variegated Gollum Jade (Crassula ovata ‘Gollum Variegata’), Skinny Fingers Jade (Crassula ovata ‘Skinny Fingers’), and Crassula Red Coral (Crassula ovata 'Red Coral') are lookalike and consider as Gollum jade plant types. Most people easily confuse these jade plants. Hence, I provided a gallery of these lovely small houseplant succulents and will show you how to distinguish them, in this post. I also will give you tips for caring for your Gollum jade plant collection. I’m a horticultural consultant and walk with you during this article, you…
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Trailing Jade Vs String of Turtles: Which One Do I Have?

Trailing Jade Vs String of Turtles: Which One Do I Have?

Is it a trailing Jade or String of Turtles? Who is my lovely trailing houseplant, and how should I care for it? Although both plants are different species of Peperomia with similar appearance, their identification is straightforward. If your plant leaves are small, round, and fleshy, resembling tiny turtle shells you are the parent of a String of Turtles (Peperomia prostrata), however, if it has small round solid green leaves, you have a Trailing Jade (Peperomia rotundifolia). Hi, I’m a horticultural consultant and here is all you need to identify and care for your Trailing Jade or String of Turtles.  Before…
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Gollum vs Hobbit Jade plant: Distinguish them Easily and Truly

Gollum vs Hobbit Jade plant: Distinguish them Easily and Truly

Hi, I’m a horticultural consultant and in this post, I want to help you distinguish Gollum Jade plants from Hobbit Jade plants (Gollum vs Hobbit Jade plant) by focusing on their leaf shape: the Gollum Jade plant has tubular leaves that are long with red tips which are curved inward while the tubular appearance of Hobbit Jade plant leaves is due to spoon-shaped leaves that are curled inward. Keep reading to show you the difference between these stunning succulents along with their images. I also will tell you more key features about the Gollum vs Hobbit Jade plant. Tips for…
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Trailing Jade vs Jade Plant: All You Need to Know Are Here

Trailing Jade vs Jade Plant: All You Need to Know Are Here

You will find two types of plants with the name of Jade: Trailing Jade and Jade plant. They are completely different plants with different appearance, features, caring needs and so on.  In terms of Trailing Jade vs Jade Plant, Trailing jade with the scientific name of Peperomia rotundifolia is admired for its lush, round leaves with a glossy green colour, however, the Jade Plant with the botanic name of Crassula ovata is a small bushy plant that is celebrated for its waxy small, thick, deep green leaves that are often with red edges which give it a striking appearance. In this…
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Dracaena Identification with Pictures: 9 Dracaena Species + 25 Dracaena Varieties

Dracaena Identification with Pictures: 9 Dracaena Species + 25 Dracaena Varieties

Do you have a Dracaena plant and are exploring to find its name? If Dracaena identification is your challenge, here is a comprehensive collection of Dracaena species and varieties with their pictures. Join me in this post to identify your Dracaena plant easily because I compare them with their important characters in tables. Please don't waste time and let's start our journey to the world of Dracaena plants. Dracaena Identification: Dracaena Species There are about 170 species in the Dracaena genus. They belong to the asparagus family and are native to Central America, South Asia, Africa, and northern Australia. In…
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