Tag: plants
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Summer’s Painted Leaves: Coleus in Color
Coleus plants are often overlooked as mere background elements in gardens, yet they offer vibrant foliage in various colors and patterns, making them worthy of attention. Quick to grow and easy to propagate, coleus can create striking displays without flowers. They enhance any garden and provide joy to both novice and experienced gardeners.
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Growing Together: The Story Behind Third Orbit Flora
People often ask how we got started, and the truth is, it wasn’t one single moment. It was green beans off the vine, dirt under the nails, and a shared look between friends that said, “We could grow something here.”
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Edimentals: Merging Beauty and Function
Edimental gardening—a fusion of ‘edible’ and ‘ornamental’—is trending as gardeners look to maximize both aesthetics and practicality. This approach means incorporating plants that are visually striking while also being useful, whether through edible leaves, flowers, or roots. It’s about designing a space that feeds the eyes as well as the body.
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Smart Watch for Plants: Researchers Build Sensor that Detects Stress Signals in Plants
Researchers have developed a wearable sensor for plants that detects stress by monitoring hydrogen peroxide levels. This technology allows for rapid, real-time analysis of plant conditions, potentially reducing crop loss and food waste, promoting a sustainable future for agriculture.
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Welcome, Spring! Preparing Your Space and Spirit for the Season of Renewal
Bring instant freshness indoors with vibrant houseplants like Tradescantia and Pothos. Easy to grow, propagate, and love, these leafy companions are perfect for welcoming spring’s renewal into your home.
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Beyond the Holiday Glow: Care for your Poinsettias
Poinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima) are one of the most recognizable plants of the holiday season, but their beauty isn’t limited to December. With a little care and understanding, you can enjoy their vibrant displays well into the new year—and even longer! The Brightly Colored (or White!) Parts are Not Flowers! Poinsettias stand out because of their…
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Mangroves’ Importance in Stemming the Tide
Mangroves, dubbed “green lungs,” inhabit coastal areas and intertidal waterways across many equatorial tropical and subtropical regions of the world. These mangrove forests are capable of pulling massive amounts of carbon from the atmosphere and converting it through photosynthesis, storing it in the wood mass and roots of the trees.
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Propagating Pothos: Growing Clippings from Your Established Plants
If you’re looking to add a touch of greenery to your home or office space, pothos plants are an excellent choice. Not only are they beautiful and low-maintenance, but they’re also incredibly easy to propagate from clippings of an established plant.
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Prep Now for Your Green Balcony Oasis this Spring
By Kayla, Founder, Third Orbit Flora As the winter chill lingers and the promise of spring beckons on the horizon, now is the perfect time to start preparing for your spring patio or balcony! With the help of houseplants and some planning, you can turn your outdoor space into a vibrant oasis. Let’s explore simple…
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Could a Tiny Fern Native to the Eastern US Help with Food Insecurity?
By Kayla, Founder, Third Orbit Flora After a study was done by NASA, it became clear that ferns are some of the best natural air filters, helping to absorb CO₂ and turn it into oxygen. But ferns aren’t just good for air filtration. According to an article from Penn State University, there is an aquatic…
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