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Discovering Aechmea recurvata var. benrathii: A Miniature Bromeliad Marvel
I recently stumbled upon a delightful plant that's quickly becoming a favorite in my collection: Aechmea recurvata var. benrathii . This...
Nikki Smit
Aug 131 min read
Philodendron ‘Strawberry Shake’ – Look What I’ve Got!
Okay, stop everything. I have to brag about my latest plant obsession: Philodendron ‘Strawberry Shake’ . I mean, just look at it — those...
Nikki Smit
Aug 131 min read
Calathea ‘Beauty Star’
I have to say, Calathea ‘Beauty Star’ is one of those plants that instantly makes you go “wow.” Its leaves are bold, glossy, and...
Nikki Smit
Aug 132 min read
Why Calathea ‘Princess Jessie’
From my experience, Calathea ‘Princess Jessie’ is one of the most striking Calatheas, with bold, patterned leaves and deep purple...
Nikki Smit
Aug 132 min read
Microsorum Crocodyllus (Crocodile Fern)
Hey, check this out! I just found the coolest fern for terrariums — Microsorum Crocodyllus , aka the Crocodile Fern. Its leaves are...
Nikki Smit
Aug 132 min read
Selaginella Kraussiana Aurea (Club Moss)
OMG, you have to see this! Okay, so I just stumbled across the coolest plant for your new terrarium — it’s called Selaginella Kraussiana...
Nikki Smit
Aug 131 min read
Chamaedorea Elegans (Love Palm)
The Chamaedorea Elegans , commonly known as the Love Palm, is a graceful indoor plant admired for its feathery, arching fronds and...
Nikki Smit
Aug 132 min read
Philodendron Narrow Golden
Dear Plant Diary, Today I officially declare myself head-over-leaves in love with my Philodendron Narrow Golden. I don’t even care that I...
Nikki Smit
Aug 132 min read
Heart Fern (Hemionitis arifolia)
If plants could write love letters, the Heart Fern would be leaving one on your windowsill every morning. With its glossy, deep green,...
Nikki Smit
Aug 122 min read
Deer Fern (Blechnum spicant): The Woodland Archer of the Fern World
If most tropical ferns are all about rainforest drama, the Deer Fern is the cool, understated archer from the temperate forest — sleek,...
Nikki Smit
Aug 122 min read
Fern ‘Crocodyllus’: The Reptile Fern That Looks Like It Has Scales
Meet Microsorum musifolium ‘Crocodyllus,’ the fern that might just make your reptile feel like it has a leafy cousin. With its striking...
Nikki Smit
Aug 122 min read
Fern Blechnum ‘Silver Lady’
If the Bird’s Nest Fern is the jungle boss, Blechnum ‘Silver Lady’ is the graceful queen who keeps everything looking lush and orderly....
Nikki Smit
Aug 121 min read
Bird’s Nest Fern ‘Parvati’: The Tropical Jungle Boss Your Terrarium Needs
Say hello to Bird’s Nest Fern ‘Parvati’ , the leafy superstar that instantly transforms your terrarium into a lush tropical hideout —...
Nikki Smit
Aug 121 min read
Dischidia ruscifolia ‘Million Hearts' green
Dischidia ruscifolia, affectionately nicknamed ‘Million Hearts,’ is a charming trailing vine celebrated for its dense clusters of small,...
Nikki Smit
Aug 122 min read
Dischidia ruscifolia Variegata ‘Million Hearts'
Dischidia ruscifolia Variegata, affectionately known as ‘Million Hearts,’ is a delightful trailing plant famed for its dense clusters of...
Nikki Smit
Aug 121 min read
Euonymus japonicus ‘Microphyllus Green’: Compact and Classic Evergreen
Euonymus japonicus ‘Microphyllus Green’ is a charming and versatile evergreen shrub prized for its dense clusters of small, glossy green...
Nikki Smit
Aug 121 min read
Euonymus japonicus ‘Microphyllus Variegatus’: Elegant Variegation in a Compact Form
Euonymus japonicus ‘Microphyllus Variegatus’ is a refined and versatile evergreen shrub admired for its small, dense leaves edged with...
Nikki Smit
Aug 121 min read
The Compact Charmer with a Twist
Ledebouria socialis ‘Minor’ (Silver Squill): Ledebouria socialis, commonly known as Silver Squill, is a compact, bulbous plant prized for...
Nikki Smit
Aug 121 min read
Solanum evolvulifolium: A Striking and Elegant Addition
Solanum evolvulifolium is a sophisticated and visually captivating plant that offers a unique blend of structure and subtle charm. Known...
Nikki Smit
Aug 121 min read
Say hello to Tuft Dymondia margaretae, aka Vlei Daisy
the tough little ground cover with a whole lot of personality. Don’t let its small size fool you; this spunky South African native packs...
Nikki Smit
Aug 122 min read
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