Houseplants offer a wide range of benefits to our homes. Their showy foliage and air-purifying qualities bring a touch of nature inside. However well-intentioned we may be, sometimes our houseplants suffer the effects of neglect. We will look at how to revive your neglected houseplants and bring them back to their full glory. What is …
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Types of propagation Ι Encouraging a spider plant to grow more spiderettes Ι What happens if I leave spiderettes on the plant? Ι Common propagation issues Ι Conclusion Propagation is a great way to increase your plant collection for free. Propagation methods can vary depending on the parent plant, which we will outline in this …
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At a glance Ι What is peace lily? Ι Description Ι Cultivars Ι Care Ι Propagation Ι Pests and diseases Ι Uses At a glance Family Araceae Botanical name Spathiphyllum spp. Common names Peace lily, White flag, Cupido peace lily, White peace lily, Espatifilo, Mauna Loa, Snowflower Lifespan Perennial Habitat Tropical rainforests Growth habit Clumping …
At a glance Ι What is Boston fern? Ι How to care for Boston fern Ι Propagation Ι Repotting At a glance Family Lomariopsidaceae Botanical name Nephrolepis exaltata ‘Bostoniensis‘ Common names Boston fern, Fishbone fern, Tuber ladder fern Lifespan Perennial Habitat Coniferous forests Mature height 50 – 150 cm Flower colour – Leaf colour Green …
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Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera bridgesii) is non-toxic to dogs and can be safely grown in homes with pets, with care.
Mistletoe (American and European) is toxic to dogs. The toxic properties are viscumin and lectins – (V. album), and toxalbumin, pharatoxin, viscumin – (P. serotinum), which can cause gastrointestinal upset, low blood pressure and low heart rate. What is mistletoe? Botanical name Phoradendron serotinum (North American) and Viscum album (European) Common names Mistletoe, English mistletoe, …
Christmas plants and pets During the Christmas period, many homes are decorated with plants. Knowing which ones are safe and which ones are potentially dangerous can save pet owners an emergency trip to the veterinarian. This list includes some of the most common Christmas plants and includes the toxic properties. Although many of the plants …
Gold dust dracaena (Dracaena surculosa) is toxic to dogs. The toxic principle is steroidal saponins which cause vomiting, loss of appetite, depression, hypersalivation and incoordination.
Philodendron birkin is toxic to dogs. The toxic principle is insoluble calcium oxalate crystals that penetrate the delicate tissues of the mouth and throat causing intense pain and burning.
Seasol is not toxic to animals and is safe to use on plants in homes with pets as long as care is taken.
