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31 Plants for Every Personality

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Plants, flowers and other foliage symbolize emotions, ideas and actions. Each plant has its own meaning and surrounding yourself with plants that symbolize things you want or value can create a positive environment. Knowing plant symbolism can help you pick decor and gifts that are more meaningful and personalized. Symbolism is also important when picking out plants for one of life’s biggest moments like a wedding or other ceremony. Another thing to keep in mind when selecting a plant or floral gift is that different colors have their own meanings as well. To give you a better idea of what each plant means, we’ve included the history of plant symbolism, the symbolism of the most popular plants and printable plant symbolism wall art for you to gift or keep for yourself.   Plant Symbolism History There is evidence of plant symbolism in literature, art and folklore as early as the Ancient Greeks and likely other comparable civilizations. Plant and flower symbolism has appeared throughout
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Orchid Care Guide: Care Instructions for 23 Popular Orchids

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Do you have a beautiful orchid at home that you are not quite sure how to care for? Not to worry! We have created a comprehensive guide with detailed care instructions for orchids. While these unique blooms are definitely stunning, they can be difficult to keep healthy. Orchids represent the largest family of flowering plants on Earth, with more than 25,000 species and over 200,000 hybrids. Their diversity is unparalleled due to their ability to adapt and the longevity of their lifespan. Fossilized orchids have been found dating back millions of years. While orchids can be found from the arctic tundra to the equator, most cultivated species are native to the tropics. They generally grow high in trees rather than the forest floor which is why they require specific lighting and air circulation for healthy growth. If you take the climate of their environment and the location of their natural habitat into consideration, it becomes easier to understand the basic care requirements of orchids
Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India
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9 Black Flowers to Add Contrast to Your Garden

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Black flowers in the garden provide a moody counterpoint to vibrant hot-hued blooms and dreamy pastels. No living flower is truly jet black; rather, the petals are such a deep shade of maroon, purple, or blue that they appear black. The slightest hint of wine or purple at a flower's edge adds depth and dimension to black blooms, and make them easier to blend in garden designs than a licorice-black flower. While the sun needs of black flowers vary by species, most black flowers look their best in at least some partial sun. A black flower that grows in the shadows just appears to be another shadow. Plant your black flowers in front of a backdrop of neon green foliage, bright orange blossoms, or bright white blooms, and master the latest color trend in the garden. Here are nine black flowers to consider for your garden: 1. Midnight Poppy The 'Midnight' poppy has all of the mystique of other Oriental poppies, with juicy raisin-toned petals that dazzle on 30-inch stems. The brig
Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India
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Aloe Vera Plant Care Guide: Growing Info + Tips

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Aloe there! Get it?  Aloe vera, commonly referred to as the savior of sunburnt skin, has a plethora of classifications including perennial, succulent and xerophytic. Aloe plants can be grown indoors and outdoors, part of how they’re versatile and low maintenance. This makes aloe vera a common household plant. Many people keep aloe vera plants in their kitchens for design and medicinal uses. In fact, snapping an aloe leaf, splitting it open and placing it on sunburnt skin can speed up your skin’s healing time.  Convenient right? Now keeping your aloe vera plant alive is a responsibility in itself. Here’s the good news: aloe vera plant care can be minimal compared to the great benefits of the aloe plant. The not-so-good news: you might have to sit through more corny puns in this aloe vera plant care guide. Aloe Vera Plant Overview  Aloe vera originated in the tropical climates of Africa and established its popularity around the world for its health benefits. Some basic examples of aloe v
Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India
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13 Plants To Help With Your Beauty Regime

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Are you looking for ways to cut chemicals out of your beauty routine? Finding replacements for beauty products can be difficult, especially if your skin is sensitive. This is where plants come in! Lots of plants provide natural solutions to help improve skin and hair quality. Below you will find 13 plants that can benefit your beauty routine. You might even have some of these plants in your backyard already! To show you how to use them, we created this how-to guide with custom tips for each plant. If all of the beauty benefits possible in plants inspired your green thumb, check out our plant selection! You can find everything from bonsai trees to bromeliads. A touch of green will do more than bring a natural glow to your skin, they can also improving your breathing, humidify the air and lower your risk of sickness. Source: Proflowers
Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India
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