Discover what your rubber plant needs in April for bushier growth and glossy foliage. These five tasks can be done this month ...

The National Garden Bureau has named 2026 as The Year of the Ficus. Ficus plants thrive in bright light, require watering when the top inch of soil is dry, and benefit from added humidity. Common ...

I was taking a walk recently and saw Ficus exasperata, known as ewe eepin, in front of a house, and it reminded me of the story I shared about how this plant induced a woman’s menstruation. So, on our ...

Patricia Shannon gives how-to content a can-do attitude, sharing her knowledge and research on housekeeping, decorating, gardening, etiquette, beauty, and more. She has been writing and editing ...

Two large potted rubber plants in a pink-painted room. - stock_studio/Shutterstock The rubber plant (Ficus elastica) is a favorite among indoor gardeners for its ...

Scientific name of the Banyan Tree: When you think of iconic banyan trees, what comes to mind? Is it the massive, sprawling canopy or the strange aerial roots that hang down? The banyan tree is more ...

One of the most popular houseplants today is the fiddle leaf fig (Ficus lyrata). Yet this arboreal gem is also a candidate for outdoor growing. You would not know this from looking at the climate ...

Top arthouse and crossover Spanish distributor Elastica Films – buyer of Cannes winners “Sentimental Value,” “The Secret Agent,” “Sound of Falling,” and competition entries “Romería,” which it also ...

Raphael Martinez Cohen and Ryan Bush’s basement studio in Maspeth, Queens, feels a bit like a grotto, with shimmering panels propped up against subterranean walls. A quick glance around reveals ...

I thought that rubber plants are supposed to be indestructible but mine has started losing a few leaves and looks unhappy. Please tell me what I’m doing wrong? – C Finnegan, Waterford Hailing from ...

CHENNAI: It's that time of the year again when the alarming air quality in our country takes centre stage. While many will move on and forget the grim reality, you have the power to make a difference ...