Propagating Aglaonemas

Aglaonemas are slow-growing, attractive, and make excellent foliage plants. Best of all, it does not like full sun, so it is perfect for indoors. They are inexpensive, easy to care for and has many varieties to choose from.

With TLC, it will reward you with lots of foliage soon enough. I posted a video in my Youtube channel on how to propagate it, just in case you're interested... 👇🏻

Propagating Aglaonemas

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Typhoon Ulysses aftermath

The aftermath of Typhoon Ulysses' wrath in our garden was just a minor concern compared to the others severely affected by flash floods, lost lives and homes, etc. Though I was able to secure the plants before the onset of the typhoon, it was one scary night of howling winds, sounds of breaking twigs, a few flying neighbor's roofs amidst the darkness due to lost of power supply. I could just imagine the fear of those people living in houses with light materials and in low lying areas.

watch the video here 

Praying for strength for our Kababayans. We will rise above this... 🙏

#TyphoonULYSSES #ulyssesPH #Manila

the wonders of Oregano

Oregano is one of the few herbs I have in my garden. The first plant that I bought was weak that it died a month after. Good thing, I was able to propagate it beforehand. 

Why did I consider having it in the first place in my garden? When taken by mouth it is good for treatment of coughs or asthma. In cooking, it is used as spice for dishes. The oil extracted from Oregano is used also in the treatment for acne, warts and dandruff. It can even act as an insect repellant, as well as medication for varicose veins and gum disease. Isn't it amazing?

watch here 👉🏻How I transplanted my Oregano

Fame Flower or the Jewels of Opar

I was surprised that this plant in my garden which I bought last June as an ornamental plant is edible pala and medicinal, too. I learned something today!😀 

After five months, it is now taller by a few inches. I learned also to propagate it through cuttings. Pls. watch the video below where I attempted to make it bushier...👇🏻

Fame flower or Jewels of Opar

The Fame flower is a subshrub succulent plant native to the Americas. It produces tiny, jewel-like fruits that resemble precious stones. It is known to be used in home medicine as diuretic, healing, an emollient, and anti-infective. Since leaves are edible, itis also consumed in salads.

source:wikipedia

Pre-emptive plant evacuation

As early yesterday,  we started preparing for the coming super typhoon Rolly to hit the Philippines. It is said to be the strongest one in 2020. I went to the wet market and grocery to stock up on food just in case. Another major concern is my garden. Good thing a lot of my plants are potted ones so it wasn't hard to transfer them to a shaded area away from harsh wind and too much rain. My husband and son helped me in accomplishing this task. More of this preparation here in my Youtube channel...

Some of the small plants I tucked away in the comforts of our sala.

At this time the worst is over in Manila, but the extend of the damages from other areas are yet to be known or reported. I am hoping and praying for minimal damages at least because as we all know, this is also happening during the pandemic caused by Covid 19 virus wherein strict health protocols are still imposed.

Stay safe everyone!