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How To Grow a Stunning Hoya Kerrii or Sweetheart Hoya
Hoya kerrii or the Sweetheart Hoya has become quite popular among houseplant enthusiasts over the past few years. Also called the Valentine plant, Hoya kerrii is loved for its heart-shaped leaves. Some common names of Hoya kerrii are Hoya hearts, the Sweetheart Hoya...
5 Things You Need To Know About Rescue Plants To Help Them Thrive
In this article, I’ll break down everything you need to know about Rescue Plants and helping them to survive. Plants, much like any living thing, need certain conditions to survive to the fullest of their expected lifespan. These conditions can vastly vary and...
World Bee Day Is Here To Remind Us Why We Need To Save the Bees
I am an avid beekeeper, I have two hives in my backyard which help pollinate our garden, we have beautiful flowers and stone fruit for much of the year as well as more honey than I know what to do with. My bee's provide hours of enjoyment each week as I...
10 Of The Best Pet-Friendly Plants For Indoors
Do you have a fur-baby who occasionally likes to munch on a leaf or two from your beloved houseplants? If so, you might not be sure if those plants are not so good for our fur family members. Are your indoor plants safe and pet-friendly plants? While plants can add...
How To Prepare Your Plants Ready For Winter And Keep Them Alive
As the days get shorter and the nights get colder, our succulent plants are getting ready for winter. In general, most succulents will experience a period of dormancy during the colder months and will not produce any new growth until the weather warms up again in...
Plants and Nature – How World Health & World Earth Day Helps
April is for World Health Day (7th April) and World Earth Day (22nd April). They are opportunities to think about how we can connect with the plants and nature around us in order to promote our own good health, reduce pollution, and make a positive contribution to our...
How To Repot 4 Popular Hoyas Without Killing Them
As a passionate Hoya lover, I always take great care when it comes time to repot them. In this article, I'm focusing on how to repot 4 popular hoyas while keeping them alive, which is always a good thing. Hoyas or otherwise known as Wax plants are succulent beauties...
Giving Back To The Environment – Restoring Australia’s Devastated Landscape
Giving back to the environment is something I’m passionate about, so I’ve partnered with One Tree Planted. Planting trees will help provide healthy habitats for wildlife and improve the environment. This is our way of giving back to the environment. One Tree Planted...
6 Popular Hoyas and their best easy care tips
Plants are my passion. My favourites by far are Hoyas and that is what my brand, The Breathing Leaf has become known for. Supplying high-quality premium Hoyas. Hoyas are part of the milkweed family, they are commonly referred to as wax plants and...
How To Self-care Like A Plant
We all love our plants and looking after them, making sure they have the right care and helping them to thrive. But what about taking some time out for ourselves as well? Caring for yourself is a lot like caring for your plants. Even if you don't have a green thumb,...
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