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The Ming Aralia indoor bonsai tree, also called the polyscias futicosa, is a great tropical bonsai that brings with it a touch of the tropics. It looks somewhat different from standard bonsai, and some people say it even has an exotic appeal to it. While it may look somewhat fragile, it’s actually pretty easy to grow. Beginners will be able to keep it growing even if they don’t have much experience with bonsai. The Ming Aralia features fairly dense but also fairly delicate leaves that stand out in stark contrast to the rugged back. This actually makes the bonsai look more like an outdoor plant rather than an indoor one. However, don’t put it outside—the Ming Aralia is sensitive to the cold. This bonsai tends to mature slowly Read the rest of this entry »
The Schilling Holly, or the ilex vomitoria schilling, is an outdoor bonsai tree. It is also sometimes called the Yaupon Holly, but no matter what name it goes by, it’s a very hardy and reliable bonsai that can grow in temperate zones seven through ten. This means that if you’re growing it in a colder environment, you’re going to need to give it some protection during the cold months. You can bring it into a cool garage or patio room during the really harsh months. The Schilling Holly features upright evergreen leaves and has interesting, irregular branches. These branches are an off gray color and feature little oval leaves that are have sawtooth like edges. During the spring, female Schilling Holly bonsai flower with small white blooms and then grow metallic red berries that are rather small. It features multiple trunks, which also gives it a different type of look. Read the rest of this entry »
The whole house water filters are acting as a barrier between the house internal and external environment. It is well known that water infestation can trigger easily allergies and other illnesses that could be easily avoided by having a protection towards viruses, microbes or other toxic chemical that can get into our water sources. As it is easier and cheap to prevent than to combat we should always consider having such a system installed as a point of entry towards an environment. Read the rest of this entry »