Unique Plants

The Pregnant Onion - A Perfect Plant for Gifting!

2014-04-06T19:21:00.000-07:00

The name of this plant alone makes it a great addition to your home. Imagine your guests' surprise when they ask about this plant. And, chances are, you will be able to send them home with a bulb of their own. This unique plant makes babies! This is the gift that keeps giving! Original and fun!

Venus Flytrap - The Most Popular Home-Grown Carnivorous Plant

2010-05-22T20:34:00.000-07:00

When you are looking at carnivorous plants for sale, keep in mind that most people choose the venus flytrap to grow on their own. It is the most popular carnivorous plant that is grown at home.

There are many reasons for this. A venus flytrap plant is commonly carried at many stores and garden centers. It is the first plant that comes to mind when most people think of a carnivorous plant. And then, there is the famous movie featuring a carnivorous plant.

A flytrap can be grown successfully at home by the people who educate themselves on a few flytrap care basics. It is not a super difficult plant to grow.

Venus Flytrap - Great Plant for Kids

2010-05-05T11:53:00.000-07:00

If you are looking for a interesting plant that your children will want to take care of, you can't beat the venus flytrap. Everything about this plant will be interesting to your children. After all, who wouldn't be interested in a plant that eats bugs?

Although some people think that the venus flytrap plant is hard to grow, that is not necessarily true. As long as you make yourself familiar with the basics of venus flytrap care, you should be fine. This is not like a regular plant. You do not need to fertilize it, you do not plant it in soil, etc.

It is unusual and interesting in all aspects, including it's care.

Be sure that your children do not disturb the traps when it is not necessary. This can kill the plant.

Buy a Money Tree Plant!

2010-04-21T12:24:00.000-07:00

The money tree plant is always a hot item once people realize the meaning behind it. Not only for a gift, but for yourself. Who wouldn't want one? Bring a bit of good luck into your life or the life of someone special.

5 Money Tree Plants Braided into 1 Tree -Pachira-4" Pot

How the Money Tree is Used in Feng Shui

2010-04-18T15:22:00.000-07:00

Many of those who practice feng shui make use of the money tree. The money tree is said to balance a room when it is missing one of the five elements. The five elements are earth, wood, metal, fire and water. Each branch of the money plant has five leaves. These five leaves represent the five elements. If a tree with more than five leaves is found, it is highly prized as it is said to bring extra good. luck.

Money tree feng shui is just one of the many benefits of owning this plant. Not to mention the basic fact of the beauty it adds to a room.

For more information about money trees, visit Where to Buy Money Trees. Or you can click on the link under the picture below.

5 Money Tree Plants Braided into 1 Tree -Pachira-4" Pot

The Money Plant as a Gift

2010-04-16T07:01:00.000-07:00

If you are looking for the perfect gift. The money tree gift is a great idea. Let me tell you why.

The money tree is said to bring good fortune. So, if you know of someone who is about to begin their own business, is getting divorced, is graduating from college or making a new start of some type, this is a great gift to give. The owner of a money tree plant will receive good fortune, prosperity and good luck.

If you can find a money plant with more than five leaves on a stem, it is extra lucky. So, look for one of these. However, all of the plants are good luck.

Another reason why these plants make great gifts is that they are relatively easy to grow with very little effort. So, just about anyone can grow this plant. Give it some thought next time you are looking for the perfect gift to show your support and how much you care.

The Money Tree

2010-03-21T09:54:00.000-07:00

Our next interesting plant is the Money Plant Tree. This is a plant I love. Not only does the money tree look good, but it is said to bring good fortune and prosperity to it's owner. It is prized for it's story, it's beauty and it's common use by those who practice feng shui.

Another great thing about it is that once you have the basic growing instructions figured out, it is not too difficult to maintain. You really can't go wrong with a Money Tree. Next time we will go over it's story. Gotta love a plant with a story and with a purpose!

Catnip Tea

2010-03-13T19:51:00.000-08:00

Growing catnip is easy and fun. But watch out for the overgrowth! It can take over a garden very quickly.

The good thing is that there are many uses for catnip, including making catnip tea. Catnip tea is believed to help you sleep, relieve stress, settle an upset stomach and ease diarrhea. Of course, the best catnip to use for catnip tea is the organically grown catnip that you have grown in your very own garden!

It is gaining popularity very quickly. Many use it as a natural sleep aid.

It is so popular and so interesting to so many people that you could place your extra catnip in packages and sell it at a local flea market or farmer's market. Natural remedies for everyday problems are very hot right now.

Looking for some tea or seeds to get started? Look at trusty Amazon!

Growing Catnip

2010-02-23T14:37:00.000-08:00

Growing catnip is not that difficult. You do not to follow some basic instructions. And it is preferable that you grow organic catnip, but with a few easy tips, you can do it. Find out how at Grow Organic Catnip.

Once you do get this plant up and running. Watch out, it is a prolific grower and can easily take over your garden. Be sure to use as much as you can. You can make tea for yourself and toys for your cat!

Going Organic

2010-01-16T12:46:00.001-08:00

First, let me say, let's try to go organic whenever possible. I like the idea of keeping chemicals off of the food and out of the garden. Don't you? I will try to include some information about organic gardening as we go along. We are going to cover so much and I am going to learn (and make major mistakes, I am sure, which I will share) with you! If you want to try a weird, crazy or unique plant, let me know. I will try almost anything right along with you. In the next couple of days, I will start with Organic Catnip. We will cover venus flytraps, money trees, and more.

Welcome to Unique Plant!

2010-01-09T08:48:00.000-08:00

There are so many unique plants out there. When you love gardening, as I do, there is no reason to stick to the same, tired plants that everyone else is growing. Throw a little something extra into the mix! Grow something unusual. There are so many unique plants to choose from. I will be covering unique plants here, one by one. If you have questions, let me know. We can figure it all out. Be the most interesting gardener in your town, known for your ability to come up with the most unique plant. Sorry, my town is taken...by me! No technical mumbo jumbo here, just some great gardening conversation. Let's have some fun and get our hands dirty!