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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Best Collection of Red Dracaena Varieties: Identify with Pictures
28
Jan
By Elahe Rabiei
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House Plant Identification, Plant Identification

Best Collection of Red Dracaena Varieties: Identify with Pictures

If you are searching for red dracaena varieties, you can find a gallery with their names and caring points. Some of them are real Dracaena plants, however, there are ones that belong to Cordylines but are known as Dracaena plants by mistake. I also will tell you how to distinguish Dracaenas from Cordylines.  Keep reading to find out more. Before starting, do you know the name Dracaena is derived from the Ancient Greek word “Drakaina which means "female dragon"? There is a wonderful historical story behind Dracaena's name, I recommend searching about it.  :arrow: You can also hear the audio version of…
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Dracaena trifasciata Vs Sansevieria: All you Must Know
27
Jan
By Elahe Rabiei
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House Plant Identification, Succulent Identification

Dracaena trifasciata Vs Sansevieria: All you Must Know

What is the true name of my Snake plant Dracaena trifasciata or Sansevieria? People often get confused by these names especially when searching on Google for care points or buying from garden centres and plant nurseries. Come on to tell you about Dracaena trifasciata Vs Sansevieria. Sansevieria is an old name for Snake plants that was changed to Dracaena trifasciata in 2017 after scientists started genetics investigating inside the Sansevieria species.  However, you must know not all Snake plant types are a variety of Dracaena trifasciata and they may belong to other Dracaena species. In addition, there are plants which…
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4 Elegant Sansevieria Hahnii Varieties + Caring Tips
25
Jan
By Elahe Rabiei
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Easy House Plants

4 Elegant Sansevieria Hahnii Varieties + Caring Tips

Hi, I'm a horticultural consultant and today I'm here to show you 4 eye-catching Sansevieria hahnii varieties: Golden Hahnii Sansevieria hahnii Lotus Hahnii Hahnii 'Black' Indeed, these are four stunning varieties of Dracaena trifasciata (Snake Plants) previously known as Sansevieria trifasciata 'Hahnii'. You may find the Sansevieria hahnii varieties with other names such as the Bird's Nest Snake Plant or Simply Hahnii. Unlike larger varieties of Sansevieria trifasciata, Sansevieria hahnii types are compact cultivars suitable for small spaces, shelves, tables, or as part of mixed container plantings. They are low-maintenance indoor plants and adding them has numerous benefits from aesthetic appeal to air purification…
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Sansevieria robusta: 3 Different Houseplants with a Same Name!
22
Jan
By Elahe Rabiei
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Plant Identification, Succulent Identification

Sansevieria robusta: 3 Different Houseplants with a Same Name!

Sansevieria robusta identification is very challenging. While searching it on Google or looking for it in nurseries, you will find 3 plant species with completely different appearances called Sansevieria robusta.  Sometimes Google shows you a kind of snake plant as Sansevieria robusta, while if you search it with its new name (Dracaena robusta ) Google will show you a plant which is very similar to Corn plants!!!! You may also see Sansevieria robusta plants which are lookalike to Sansevieria ‘Samurai Dwarf’ plant. Who is Sansevieria robusta? Hi, I’m a horticultural consultant and today, I want to answer a frequent question…
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What plant looks like a snake?
21
Jan
By Elahe Rabiei
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Plant Identification, Succulent Identification

What plant looks like a snake?

The Cobra Lily (Arisaema consanguineum) is an irresistible plant that looks like a snake head; However, the Snake's Head Fritillary and Meadow Sage flowers are also similar to a snake plant. The Snake Plant (Dracaena trifasciata) leaves resemble a snake Skin. Please keep reading to learn more about these stunning plants and see their strange images. The Plant Looks Like a Snake Head Meadow Sage Scientific Name: Salvia pratensis Meadow Sage flowers are very similar to a snake head. It is also known as Balkan clary, Meadow sage, Violet sage, Woodland sage, Blue sage, and Wild sage. Appearance: Height: Generally…
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Fern Houseplant: Identification 4 Types of Fern House Plant + Tips to Care
20
Jan
By Elahe Rabiei
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House Plant Identification

Fern Houseplant: Identification 4 Types of Fern House Plant + Tips to Care

Having one or more houseplants can not only beautify your home but also give your soul vitality and greenery. But really, is fern a good plant to keep in an apartment? Are there any special types that we can keep of them according to the conditions of our house? Does it have different colours and types? We are here to answer all the questions asked along with this article. And surely by receiving your answers, you will choose the most beautiful flower for your home from all kinds of ferns.... Usually, keeping the wrong plants at home makes many people disappointed…
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11 Sunning Dracaena trifasciata Varieties (Snake plant Types): Choose the Best for your House
18
Jan
By Elahe Rabiei
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House Plant Identification

11 Sunning Dracaena trifasciata Varieties (Snake plant Types): Choose the Best for your House

Dracaena trifasciata 'Laurentii', 'Hahnii', 'Compacta', 'Goldiana', 'Silver Hahnii', and 'Silbersee' are most common Dracaena trifasciata varieties. In this post, I will give you a list of 11 elegant Dracaena trifasciata types and points that will help you choose the best for your house. so, keep reading. Dracaena trifasciata is a popular houseplant due to its low-maintenance nature (that can tolerate low light and drought conditions) and striking appearance. You can find it in various sizes from tall to small. So, Snake plants can easily match all indoor décor. Dracaena trifasciata was previously classified as Sansevieria. In 2017 they were classified…
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Identify A Fruit Tree by Flower: I Make it Easy for you
16
Jan
By Elahe Rabiei
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Plant Identification

Identify A Fruit Tree by Flower: I Make it Easy for you

Hi, I’m a horticultural consultant and want to share my knowledge and experiences in identifying flowering fruit trees with you. Let’s find out how to identify a fruit tree by flower. Based on my experience, we can easily identify some fruit trees by their blooms including Pomegranate (orange-red blooms with 5 petals), Pawpaw (maroon-burgundy flowers with 3 petals), and Citrus Trees (white to pink flowers with 5 elongated petals). However, distinguishing between some fruit trees such as Apple, Peach, Pear, Cherry, Plum, and Apricot Trees just based on their blooms is hard: All of these trees have small white to…
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16 Plants Similar to the Snake Plant: The Best Easy True Way to Distinguish
16
Jan
By Elahe Rabiei
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Common and Best House Plants, House Plant Identifier, Succulent Identification, Type of Indoor Plants

16 Plants Similar to the Snake Plant: The Best Easy True Way to Distinguish

What is the house plant that looks like a snake plant? Sansevieria ‘Samurai Dwarf’, Sansevieria Fernwood Punk, Kenya Hyacinth, Kenya Hyacinth, Mauritius hemp, Silver Vase Plant, Zebra Plant Succulent, and Amazonian Zebra Plant are plants similar to the Snake Plant. I listed 16 of the snake plant's lookalikes in this post and their images. Keep reading to find the best. The snake Plant with the scientific name of Dracaena trifasciata (previously known as Sansevieria trifasciata) is one of the most popular indoor plants due to its easy care for, attractive appearance and various varieties from tall to small in various shade…
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60 Most Common House Plants: Top Indoor Plants in 2025
15
Jan
By Elahe Rabiei
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Type of Indoor Plants, Common and Best House Plants

60 Most Common House Plants: Top Indoor Plants in 2025

Join me in this Post to help you choose a new houseplant to add to your indoor garden. Here, we will take a look at the 60 most common house plants. I will show you how to choose the top ones for your indoor decor. I listed them as the best because I selected them based on various factors, for example most of them are hard-killed plants and easy growing. So, if you are a new gardener, don’t ignore to see our below list. I know that people add plants to various parts of the house for different purposes. For…
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