Plants at Home

Plants like animals are living beings. However, unlike animals, plants don’t move around or consume physical food. So, there are several differences between plants and animals. We know that animals have DNA, but do plants also have the same? Do plants have DNA? Yes, plants do have DNA like every other living being. Although there … Read more

Have you ever seen a touch me not plant or a Venus flytrap respond to touch and sensations? If you have, maybe you have wondered if plants can sense things, are they able to sense emotions too? It has been a point of wonder as well as research among plant enthusiasts and botanists for the … Read more

Well, we have come across many posts telling us how we can tell the gender of fruits. Well, that is a myth. However, it brings us to the question of whether plants have genders? Do plants have gender? The answer is a yes and a no, as not all plants have genders, but a few … Read more

We have often heard people tell you not to hurt plants, as they feel pain. However, as a plant enthusiast, you do need to know if the plants feel pain. Since plants cannot talk, they have no way of telling us how they feel. So, it is for us to identify and take care of … Read more

We all know that plants need carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight to survive. Plants also take in carbon dioxide and give off oxygen, due to which the balance of oxygen is maintained in the atmosphere. So, plants are producers of oxygen. Do plants need oxygen to survive? Do plants need oxygen? Yes, plants do need … Read more

Every plant requires food to survive. This food comes through the process of photosynthesis by the plant. Photosynthesis uses sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to produce food, but have you ever wondered about the importance of carbon dioxide for the survival of the plant? Do plants need carbon dioxide to survive? Do plants need carbon … Read more

Gardening can be an interesting hobby to adopt if you love plants. It involves growing plants of your choice and taking care of them. It requires a lot of effort, but it can be very rewarding. To make a plant grow well and flowers bloom may be a very satisfying experience. However, to take up … Read more

We have often heard that soil is one of the primary requirements for the plant to grow. So, if someone tells us that soil is not necessary for the growth of plants, it is likely that we would not believe in them. It seems like an impossible task because the soil is an essential element … Read more

Every plant enthusiast or hobbyist will tell you about the advantages of using UV light to help grow better plants. There are various types of artificial lights available in the markets which promise to deliver better growth to the plant and ensure that it remains healthy. Given the abundant choices available to us, it may … Read more