Know in one minute about Plectranthus amboinicus Plectranthus amboinicus is an edible herb of the Lamiaceae family. It has a distinctive oregano-like flavor and unique odor. This plant is easy to care for, less to maintain, and needs well-drained soil. Grow well in morning sunlight or partial shade with occasional watering. Fertilize the plant about …
Introduction The plant Andrographis paniculate is a traditional Asian medicinal plant belonging to the family Acanthaceae. This plant is herbaceous in nature with a maximum height of nearly half a meter. This plant is commonly known as the king of bitters and is native to India and Southeast Asia. The plant has been used for …
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Introduction: Bird’s nest snake plant Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Hahnii’ also known as Bird’s nest snake plant is ornamental foliage suitable for both outdoor and indoor environments. The bird’s nest snake plant is known for its beautiful foliage of various shapes, colors, and patterns (1). The following article is about a Bird’s nest snake plant: Care and …
Introduction The plant Dumb cane (Dieffenbachia seguine) is a beautiful exotic plant and is commonly cherished as an indoor ornamental plant (1). This plant is well known for its beautiful colored splotched foliage that grows upright having a cane-like stem and lush green appearance. Dumb cane belongs to the angiosperm family, Aroideae subfamily. Other synonyms …
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Introduction Mimosa pudica or touch me not or a sensitive plant, so many names and so many interesting facts associated with this plant. Before going through some of the interesting facts about these plants let us just understand what a Mimosa pudica plant is. This plant belongs to the family Mimosaseae and the plant is …
Kalanchoe pinnata This plant is a succulent medicinal plant and easy to grow just from one leaf set on top of moist soil. The common name of this plant is the Air plant, life plant, and donkey ear, mother of thousands. This plant belongs to the Family Crassulaceae and the genus Kalanchoe which is having …
Introduction The Peacock plant known as Calathea belongs to the family Marantaceae. This family consists of several dozens of species and is native to Tropical Americas. The Peacock plant is a beautiful houseplant that is grown not for the flowers but for the attractive foliage. This plant is an excellent addition to indoor spaces, adding …
Introduction Terminalia arjuna is native to India and belongs to the genus Terminalia. This tree is not only medicinally valued but in some cultures, Terminalia arjuna is deeply connected with mythology. Terminalia arjuna is mainly used as a cardiotonic in heart failure and cardiomyopathy. Besides this, it is also used for the treatment of different …
Introduction The common name of Cascabela thevetia is Ashvaghna or lucky bean. It is a large evergreen shrub that belongs to the family Apocynaceae. This plant is native to Mexico, Central America, and Tropical South America (1). The following article is about Oleander (Cascabela thevetia) benefits. Oleander (Cascabela thevetia) is a large evergreen poisonous shrub …
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Introduction Euphorbia hirta is commonly known as Asthama weed, other names of this plant are common Spurge and Cats hair. It is a small herb belonging to the family Euphorbiaceae and distributed throughout India and other tropical countries. the plant parts are widely used in traditional systems of medicine for the treatment of respiratory diseases, …
