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Widely known for its sweet fragrance and vibrant blooms, the lilac bush (Syringa vulgaris) is a popular ornamental plant native to Europe. As a member of the Oleaceae genus, you may also know this plant as the lilac tree. It has grey-brown bark, 2 to 5 inch-long blue-green leaves, and small white or purple blooms that appear in the spring. With a growth rate of 1 to 2 feet in a year, the lilac plant reaches 8 to 15 feet in height and 6 to 12 feet in width in the wild. In the following parts, we...

Peperomia is not an average houseplant with minimum care as its main advantage. Peperomia plant genus offers a complete collection of species with eye-catching foliage and incredible tolerance that can be planted in every season. Originally from Mexico, South America, and the Caribbean, this genus of tropical plants showcases varieties in all shapes and colors. Peperomia types have thick, leather-like leaves that can be textured or smooth, large; small, or heart-shaped; and red, green, grey, pur...

Florist kalanchoe, flaming Katy, widow’s thrill, Christmas kalanchoe (because of the time of year you see it in stores), or simply kalanchoe plant, whatever you call it, it deserves all the credit it receives as a houseplant. Kalanchoe flower is a succulent that requires minimum care and produces charming blooms, not for a short time but year-round provided ideal condition and care. In this article, we are going to talk about kalanchoe blossfeldiana, one of the most well-known and favored types...

The birch tree is among striking trees offering an attractive ornamental value in cold climates and areas. The birch tree’s scientific name is Betula, and it has about 40 species. Belonging to the Betulaceae family, all these types are short-lived, timber trees and shrubs that are commonly found in cool regions of the Northern Hemisphere. In the following, we will go through the well-known types of birch trees, and the overall conditions that this genus requires. Before starting the birch tree i...

No matter what you call it, mother in law plant, sansevieria trifasciata, viper’s bowstring hemp, St. George’s sword, or snake plant, this is one of the all-time favorite houseplants around the world. The noticeable popularity of the mother in law tongue plant is not by accident, it is elegant, it is low-maintenance, and offers several benefits. As a future or current owner of this plant, or as someone who is simply fascinated by this beautiful species, you will find all the informat...

This peculiar (and very real) cactus is actually a nursery-produced cultivar. The trichocereus bridgesii monstrose, the penis cactus, or simply TBM is a columnar cactus species native to South America, La Paz in Bolivia to be more specific. This popular cultivar is a mutation that is produced through short-segmented growth. A growth that can only be propagated using vegetative means. This plant gets its common name from its undeniable resemblance to a penis. Despite its curious look, the peni...