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Philodendron bipennifolium

What is sweetheart plant? How to take its care

Introduction Sweetheart plants are beautiful indoor plants or houseplants. There are different varieties of sweetheart plants namely Philodendron bipennifolium or panda plant, Philodendron bipinnatifidum, P. hederaceum. These plants are either creepers or upright in structure. Mostly having green or reddish-brown foliage with the aerial root system. Because of their aerial root system or creeping structure, …

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Brassica oleraceae

Brassica oleraceae or What is Kohlrabi?

Introduction The Brassica genus belongs to the Brassicaceae family. It consists of a total of 37 species and is the most important economically valued genus (1). Kohlrabi (Brassica oleraceae var. gongylodes L.) is a fast-growing cool-season vegetable crop. It is grown primarily for its enlarged stem that is rich in nutritional components, especially with respect …

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Health benefits Tribulus terrestris Linn.

Health benefits of Tribulus terrestris Linn.

Introduction Tribulus terrestris is a trailing plant well grown in sandy soil and belongs to the family Zygophyllaceae. This plant is known for its medicinal value and is a reputed Ayurvedic drug. It is herbaceous in nature. Tribulus terrestris is commonly distributed in the tropical and subtropical areas and all the warm regions of both …

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Health hazards of indoor air pollution

Health hazards of indoor air pollution

Introduction No matter what the country is whether it’s a developed first-world country or is a developing country, indoor air pollution is ubiquitous. And it is present in many from the smoke emitted from solid fuel combustion in households of developing countries to complex volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds present in modern buildings (1). Hence …

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maidenhair vine

Maidenhair vine (Muehlenbeckia complexa) care and propagation

Introduction Maidenhair vine (Muehlenbeckia complexa) belongs to the family Polygonaceae and is an exuberant grower, covering a farm or fence quickly and very effectively.  This versatile plant is native to New Zealand and Australia (1). This plant is thus often used for support. Maidenhair vine (Muehlenbeckia complexa) care and propagation are as follows. This plant …

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Philodendron Micans

Philodendron Micans (Velvet leaf plant): care & propagation

Know in one minute about the velvet leaf plant The velvet leaf plant has heart-shaped velvety leaves and golden-toned stems. It removes indoor air pollutants and purifies the air. Grows in well-draining peat-based organic-rich potting mix. Needs bright indirect light and water when the top few inches of soil are dry. Requires high humidity with …

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