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How mini is Mini Monstera?
Rhaphidophora tetrasperma - Mini Monstera, Monstera Ginny, or Dwarf Monstera
😎 How mini is Mini Monstera?
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- 🍀 Rhaphidophora tetrasperma - often called Mini Monstera, Monstera Ginny, or Dwarf Monstera, is a rare collectible for plant enthusiasts.
- 🍀 This beautiful vining plant hails from Thailand and resembles the popular Monstera deliciosa, with similarly split leaves that stay very compact and manageable. The plant can be maintained under 3-4 ft with pruning, even more compact that famous Baby Swiss Cheese Monstera we mentioned earlier.
- 🍀 Mini Monstera makes an excellent houseplant, thriving in bright, indirect light and easy to care for. Its foliage changes as it matures, adding to its appeal.
- 🍀 Ideal for a pot or trained up a trellis, this plant brings a tropical vibe to any indoor space, staying lush, green, and full of character!
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How Heliconias add tropical vibe to your garden
Heliconia
🐠 How Heliconias add tropical vibe to your garden
Heliconia is a fantastic addition to any garden with its bold, tropical vibe! Known for its striking, colorful bracts in red, orange, or yellow, it attracts pollinators like hummingbirds. This low-maintenance plant thrives in warm climates, adds height and texture to landscapes, and grows well in partial shade or full sun. Plus, it's perfect for creating lush privacy screens or vibrant focal points.
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Heliconia is a fantastic addition to any garden with its bold, tropical vibe! Known for its striking, colorful bracts in red, orange, or yellow, it attracts pollinators like hummingbirds. This low-maintenance plant thrives in warm climates, adds height and texture to landscapes, and grows well in partial shade or full sun. Plus, it's perfect for creating lush privacy screens or vibrant focal points.
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How to grow Lobster Claw
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The King of all Anthuriums
King Anthurium - Anthurium veitchii
👑 The King of all Anthuriums
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- 👑 Anthurium veitchii isn't called the "King" for nothing! This majestic houseplant shows off long, rippling leaves that can stretch up to 3 feet, starting with a heart-shaped base -because even royalty has a soft side!
- 👑 Its glossy, textured foliage gives your space instant jungle vibes, making it a standout in any room. Low-maintenance and full of personality, the King Anthurium brings a regal flair to your plant collection.
- 👑 Just give it bright, indirect light, and watch this leafy monarch rule your home with elegance!
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How can you use Elephant Ears?
🐘 How can you use Elephant Ears?
📸 Colocasia esculenta Jacks Giant: This astonishing elephant ear is well-named, it really does look like something that would grow for the giant! The foliage is absolutely massive, many feet long and wide, with a glossy texture, prominent ribbing, and a rich blue-green cast that lightens to chartreuse around the edges.
📚 Learn more from previous posts:
What to plant by the pond?
Pharaoh Mask with stunning 3D effect
Mojito Elephant Ears
Colocasia vs Alocasia - what is the difference?
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🟢 Alocasias and Colocasias, or Elephant Ears, are both remarkable and popular plants that can bring a touch of tropical elegance to any garden.
🟢 Striking Foliage: large, lush foliage. The leaves can be enormous, resembling the shape of elephant ears, hence the common name. The foliage is usually rich green, but there are also varieties with hues of purple, black, or variegated patterns. These vibrant leaves create a dramatic focal point.
🟢 Tropical Aesthetic: large, architectural leaves add a sense of drama and create a stunning backdrop for other plants.
🟢 Versatility: work well in containers, making them suitable for patio gardens. In larger landscapes, colocasias and alocasias can be planted directly in the ground, either as standalone specimens or as part of mixed border plantings. They can also be utilized around water features or in bog gardens since they enjoy moist conditions.
🟢 Low Maintenance: thrive in full to partial shade. Regular watering and occasional fertilization will help them grow vigorously.
🟢 Impressive Size: Some varieties can grow several feet tall, creating a stunning vertical element in the garden.
📸 Colocasia esculenta Jacks Giant: This astonishing elephant ear is well-named, it really does look like something that would grow for the giant! The foliage is absolutely massive, many feet long and wide, with a glossy texture, prominent ribbing, and a rich blue-green cast that lightens to chartreuse around the edges.
📚 Learn more from previous posts:
What to plant by the pond?
Pharaoh Mask with stunning 3D effect
Mojito Elephant Ears
Colocasia vs Alocasia - what is the difference?
🛒 Shop Colocasias
#Shade_Garden
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How can you use Elephant Ears?
🐘 How can you use Elephant Ears?
📸 Colocasia esculenta Jacks Giant: This astonishing elephant ear is well-named, it really does look like something that would grow for the giant! The foliage is absolutely massive, many feet long and wide, with a glossy texture, prominent ribbing, and a rich blue-green cast that lightens to chartreuse around the edges.
📚 Learn more from previous posts:
What to plant by the pond?
Pharaoh Mask with stunning 3D effect
Mojito Elephant Ears
Colocasia vs Alocasia - what is the difference?
🛒 Shop Colocasias
#Shade_Garden
🔴 Join 👉 TopTropicals
🟢 Alocasias and Colocasias, or Elephant Ears, are both remarkable and popular plants that can bring a touch of tropical elegance to any garden.
🟢 Striking Foliage: large, lush foliage. The leaves can be enormous, resembling the shape of elephant ears, hence the common name. The foliage is usually rich green, but there are also varieties with hues of purple, black, or variegated patterns. These vibrant leaves create a dramatic focal point.
🟢 Tropical Aesthetic: large, architectural leaves add a sense of drama and create a stunning backdrop for other plants.
🟢 Versatility: work well in containers, making them suitable for patio gardens. In larger landscapes, colocasias and alocasias can be planted directly in the ground, either as standalone specimens or as part of mixed border plantings. They can also be utilized around water features or in bog gardens since they enjoy moist conditions.
🟢 Low Maintenance: thrive in full to partial shade. Regular watering and occasional fertilization will help them grow vigorously.
🟢 Impressive Size: Some varieties can grow several feet tall, creating a stunning vertical element in the garden.
📸 Colocasia esculenta Jacks Giant: This astonishing elephant ear is well-named, it really does look like something that would grow for the giant! The foliage is absolutely massive, many feet long and wide, with a glossy texture, prominent ribbing, and a rich blue-green cast that lightens to chartreuse around the edges.
📚 Learn more from previous posts:
What to plant by the pond?
Pharaoh Mask with stunning 3D effect
Mojito Elephant Ears
Colocasia vs Alocasia - what is the difference?
🛒 Shop Colocasias
#Shade_Garden
🔴 Join 👉 TopTropicals
