House Plant Identification

4 common Ivy with Red Stems: Identification and Controlling

4 common Ivy with Red Stems: Identification and Controlling

Ivy plants with red stems offer a stunning view in your garden and yard, but are they safe for you and your pets? Can you eat their fruits? Are they poisonous? Keep reading to answer all of these questions. But first, you must identify them. This article delves into the following red-stem ivy plants: Toxicodendron radicans (Poison Ivy) Rubus hispidus (Bristly Blackberry) Rubus phoenicolasius (Wineberry) Parthenocissus quinquefolia (Virginia Creeper) I will first help you to identify them, and then we will explore their benefits, disadvantages, growing conditions, and tips for managing them. In addition, I will teach you how to…
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House Plant Identification by Leaf Shape: Do it Easy and True

House Plant Identification by Leaf Shape: Do it Easy and True

People want to know how can identify their houseplants by leaf. I’m a horticultural adviser and want to give you an easy guideline for house plant identification by leaf shape. Keep reading. In this post, I tried to provide you with two methods for identifying indoor plants with leaf shapes: First, I created a key of various leaf shapes to identify house plants by picture. Second, I will introduce one of the best plant identifiers to identify houseplants online. Let’s get going. Part One: Using a Key for House Plant Identification by Leaf Shape Have you ever experienced the keys…
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7 Houseplants That Look Like a Palm Tree

7 Houseplants That Look Like a Palm Tree

If you love to add a tropical view to your living space with houseplants that look like a palm tree, here you can find a comprehensive list of them from small to large, with all the things you should know. keep reading I my previous article, I discussed  How To Care For a Palm Houseplant. Now, I will introduce you to 7 plants that look like palm trees. You can easily match them with your indoor decor based on their size. Most of them are low-maintenance indoor plants, and some of them can thrive outdoors too. And along with these…
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Identifying Succulent Houseplants with Pictures, Charts, Online Tools

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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Echeveria lola vs lilacina: A Verified Guideline to Distinguish Them

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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Echeveria Benitsukasa VS Nodulosa: An Easy Tested Way to Distinguish

Echeveria Benitsukasa VS Nodulosa: An Easy Tested Way to Distinguish

Echeveria nodulosa is known for its rosette shape and often green leaves with reddish to pink hues. However, Echeveria benitsukasa' is a well-known cultivar of Echeveria nodulosa with more pronounced red shades on its leaves. For Echeveria benitsukasa vs nodulosa, in addition to their colourations, you can also consider large caruncles on the leaves of Benitsukasa. Keep reading to tell you more keys to identify them. Anyway, while seeking on markets you find various names such as Echeveria benitsukasa, Echeveria nodulosa, Echeveria nodulosa painted lady, Echeveria nodulosa “Benitsukasa”, or Echeveria nodulosa “Maruba Benitsukasa” for a very similar Echeveria types. But…
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Echeveria devotion vs pulvinate: Do it Easy!

Echeveria devotion vs pulvinate: Do it Easy!

Echeveria Devotion is a cultivar of Echeveria pulvinata. So, its correct name is Echeveria pulvinata “Devotion “. Actually, Echeveria pulvinate is an originate species with several varieties including: Echeveria pulvinata “Devotion “. Echeveria pulvinata “Ruby “. Echeveria pulvinata “Rose “. Echeveria pulvinata “Frosty “: This is also known as Echeveria pulvinata “Leucotricha”. Hence, when people ask me about” Echeveria devotion vs pulvinate”, I answer that it’s dependent on comparing Echeveria devotion with which variety of Echeveria pulvinate. In the following, I first describe the appearance of Echeveria devotion and then compare it with other varieties of Echeveria pulvinate. Keep reading.…
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Echeveria Devotion Vs Ruby Slippers: All You Need to Distinguish

Echeveria Devotion Vs Ruby Slippers: All You Need to Distinguish

Echeveria devotion, whose correct name is Echeveria pulvinata Devotion, is a stunning small compact succulent with green leaves that are burgundy in tips. However, Echeveria ruby slippers (its exact name is Echeveria harmsii Ruby Slippers) are another velvet Echeveria type with reddish leaves and a shrubbier growth habit. Keep reading to learn more keys for Echeveria Devotion Vs Ruby Slippers. Echeveria Devotion     is a captivating succulent that stands out due to its striking appearance. In the following, you can see its images and key features, which help you to identify it easier. Key Features: Compact Growth: This cultivar…
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Plant That Looks Like Bamboo + Pro Caring Points

Plant That Looks Like Bamboo + Pro Caring Points

Have you seen a plant that looks like bamboo, or are you a fan of Bamboo trees and are searching for other bamboo-like plants? Here, you will find them with their images and pro tips for caring for them. After reading this article, you can add a bamboo or a bamboo-like tree to your living space that is more suitable for your indoor decoration. Bamboo is one of the common houseplants that is a special and beautiful tree, and this is undeniable. However, taking care of a bamboo tree may not be suitable for everyone, and every environment may not be…
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Echeveria perle von nurnberg vs purple pearl: The Last Word

Echeveria perle von nurnberg vs purple pearl: The Last Word

Hi, I’m a horticultural consultant, and in this post, I’m going to give the ultimate answer to one of the frequent questions in succulents identification: Echeveria perle von nurnberg vs purple pearl. While shopping in plant nurseries or searching on Google, you will find various names like Echeveria perle von nurnberg, Echeveria purple pearl and even Echeveria gibbiflora 'Purple Pearl' for one of the most stunning purple Echeveria types. But who is she? Are all of them the same plants or various Echeveria species? Indeed, they are the same plants without any difference. Please keep reading to find out my…
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