Rosemary, peppermint, lavender: The plants helping us stay zen
In herbal tea, in decorative planters or in essential oils, they can help us relieve tension and soothe the mind.
Noise pollution isn’t just stressful for humans and animals; it can also affect plants
Listen up, resident plantitos and plantitas! If your home is constantly run over with noise and commotion, then maybe you should think twice for your beloved plants. A study from California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) recently revealed that noise pollution can actually affect plants and their variety in an environment, even after the source […]
8 Low maintenance plants for beginner plantitos and plantitas
Do you love plants but don’t have much time? Since the pandemic hit, many people have started going greener. Not only do houseplants spruce up your space and improve well-being, they also give an illusion of being outdoor while stuck at home. The good news is that you don’t have to have a green thumb […]
‘Plantfluencers’ are the hottest stars on social
Whether on TikTok, YouTube, or Instagram, the plant people are gathering audiences of millions of internet users.
You had me at Aloe
Even if you have zero knowledge on beauty products, it’s almost impossible not to know about the presence of aloe vera in most beauty brands available on the market today. Beauty experts swear by the many benefits of this cactus-looking plant, and with good reason. These days, aloe vera remains to be a major ingredient […]
Attention plant lovers: A succulent plant with ‘see-through’ leaves exists
Welcome to the 21st century where people treat their plants (particularly, succulents) as human equals—and yep, we understand why. Aside from the fact that you’ll never hear them complain about your poor life choices, these drought-resistant plants are actually pretty easy to care for. Because of their low-maintenance nature, more and more people are participating […]
LOOK: Housemate looks after friend’s plant as if it’s human
A woman who requested her housemate to “look after [her] plants” did not expect that he would take her request a little too seriously.
Plants ‘complain’ when neighbors get too close to them, research finds
Researchers from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences have recently discovered that plants can “complain” to nearby plants when their neighborhood becomes too crowded, which makes the other plants alter their growth patterns. Survival strategies in the face of toughening competition is relatively varied for animals: they can either fight and defend their territory or pack […]