Indoor Gardening

18

Dec

By Elahe Rabiei

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Indoor Gardening, Light for Indoor Plants

Grow Your Indoor Fruit Trees in Low Light: Tested and True

Hi, I’m a horticultural consultant, and today I want to share my experience with growing indoor fruit trees in low-light conditions. Many people express their desire to have a fruit-bearing tree in their dimly lit living rooms and often ask me for a list of indoor fruit trees that thrive in low light. The truth is, there isn’t a fruit tree that can naturally thrive and produce fruit in low-light conditions. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the beauty and bounty of a fruit tree in your low-light space. With the right grow light setup, you can successfully grow…

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09

Dec

By Elahe Rabiei

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Indoor Gardening

How to Prune Malabar Spinach? Do It Right with My Tips

Hi, do you have a Malabar spinach in your kitchen garden, I must say pruning Malabar spinach has been really helpful for me, though it’s not absolutely necessary. That said, I’ve found it makes a big difference in how the plant grows and how easy it is to manage. Here’s what I’ve learned about pruning and why I think it’s a good practice, let’s find them. Why I Prune Malabar Spinach?     Encourages Bushier Growth: By pinching back the growing tips, I’ve found that my Malabar spinach grows fuller and bushier rather than getting long and leggy. This gives me…

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08

Dec

By Elahe Rabiei

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Indoor Gardening, Easy House Plants

Tips to Grow Malabar Spinach Indoors: Welcome to my Indoor Kitchen Garden

I’m a big fan of Kitchen gardens and have a Malabar spinach in a pot at my house and assure you that growing Malabar spinach indoors can be a rewarding experience if you can provide it with the right conditions. While this plant thrives in tropical climates, it can adapt well to indoor environments with a little extra attention. Here’s how I grow Malabar spinach indoors successfully: Choosing the Right Pot for your Malabar Spinach Indoors Size: I always pick a 12-inch (30 cm) or larger pot to give my Malabar spinach enough room to grow. This size helps the…

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07

Dec

By Elahe Rabiei

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Indoor Gardening

Tested Tips to Grow Malabar Spinach in Pot: Ideal for Those Who Don’t Have a Garden

Hi, I’m a horticultural consultant and a big fan of kitchen gardens. Malabar spinach (Basella) is a tropical vine known for its edible, succulent leaves and stems with several varieties that differ mainly in the colour of their stems and leaves. I grow a Basella alba (green-leaved) in a container at my house. Here’s how I successfully grow Malabar spinach in a pot: Choosing the Right Container to Grow Malabar Spinach in Pot      Size: I always pick a pot at least 12 inches deep and wide to give my Malabar spinach enough room to spread out. Since it’s a…

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27

Nov

By Elahe Rabiei

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Indoor Gardening

Pruning Kumquat Trees in Pots: Why? When? How?

As a horticultural consultant who has an indoor Kumquat, I know that pruning my indoor Kumquat tree isn't strictly necessary, but I find it really beneficial for both its health and appearance. Here's why I choose to prune it and how I go about doing it: Why I Prune My Indoor Kumquat Tree: 1- Encourage Healthy Growth: Pruning helps me remove dead, damaged, or diseased branches, so the tree doesn’t waste energy on unhealthy growth. It encourages the tree to put more energy into producing new, healthy shoots. 2- Maintain Size and Shape: My indoor kumquat tree needs pruning to…

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25

Nov

By Elahe Rabiei

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Indoor Gardening

Kumquat Flowers but No Fruit: 8 Tested Reasons

Hi, I’m a horticultural consultant and have a potted Kumquat in my living room, near the south window. If your kumquat tree is flowering but not producing fruit, according to my experience, there are a few things I’d recommend checking to help get your tree to bear fruit. Here are some potential causes and solutions: Fertilization I’ve found that citrus trees like kumquats are heavy feeders, so they really need good, consistent fertilization. If you’re using a slow-release fertilizer, make sure you’re applying it correctly and on schedule. These types of fertilizers can lose their effectiveness over time, so you may…

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23

Nov

By Elahe Rabiei

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Indoor Gardening, Easy House Plants

Growing my Kumquats Indoors: Bets Soil and Repotting

Hi, I’m a horticultural consultant and a houseplant lover. I have an indoor kumquat tree that rewards me with its fragrant blooms and lovely fruits. Repotting my kumquat is a great way to encourage healthy growth and prevent it from becoming root-bound. Here, I will share my experiences about the best potting soil for Kumquats and my method for repotting my own. Let’s get going. Best Soil for Indoor Kumquats To optimise the care of my kumquat tree, choosing the right potting mix is essential for healthy growth. Here are the key factors and ingredients I look for when selecting the best…

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20

Nov

By Elahe Rabiei

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Indoor Gardening

My Indoor Hydrangea Flowers Turning Brown: 5 Mistakes that Must be Fixed

Hi, I’m a horticultural consultant with a PhD in Plant Protection science and here want to tell you about things that lead the lovely blooms of your indoor Hydrangea to die. 1- Heat Will Cause your Indoor Hydrangea Flowers to Turning Brown For your indoor hydrangea during flowering, the ideal temperature range is between 60°F and 75°F (15°C to 24°C). This range helps the plant thrive, encourages blooming, and prevents heat stress. It’s also important to keep the plant in a spot with cool nights around 55°F to 60°F (13°C to 15°C), as this can help prolong flowering. Avoid temperatures…

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16

Nov

By Elahe Rabiei

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Indoor Gardening

Is My Hydrangea Dead or Dormant? Detect with Approved Tips

How to tell if my hydrangea is dormant or dead? As a horticultural consultant, I recommend pruning back some stems of your Hydrangea, if you find them healthy tissue beneath the surface, your plant is Dormant. However, if you are still uncertain, please be patient and give it a little time, your Hydrangea May show signs of life again in spring. Anyway, stay with me in this post to give you more tips on whether your hydrangea is dead or dormant. What Does a Dormant Hydrangea Look Like? A dormant hydrangea, typically in late fall and winter, looks quite different…

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12

Nov

By Elahe Rabiei

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Indoor Gardening

Indoor Hydrangea Benefits: Why Should You Buy it?

Hi, in previous posts, you found out that indoor hydrangeas are a variety of Hydrangea macrophylla. I told you the importance of putting them outside to experience short, cold days of winter for flowering next year. Some people ask me what the benefits of indoor hydrangea are when I cannot keep them indoors for years. They want to know why should buy potted Hydrangea when cannot care for them in their homes. As a horticultural consultant, I tell you if there is a spot with bright, indirect light in your house, you can transfer your potted Hydrangea inside in warmer…

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