String of Pearls Succulent

String of Pearls Succulent photograph on Plum Bird Corner

This is a closeup of a String of Pearls ‘Senecio rowleyanus’. It’s a new Succulent that I bought.  I recently read that they can be a little temperamental  to grow, but also read that they are easy to grow, so having lost one several years ago, from too much sun, I decided to take on the challenge of cultivating a second plant. Continue reading

The Corn Plant a Beautiful Air Purifier

Corn Plant
A natural way to purify indoor air is with the Corn Plant, Dracaena fragrans ‘Massangeana’.  Yesterday I wondered which were the most popular plants, so I did some online research.  I came across the Corn Plant. It makes an ideal house plant because it is easy to take care of and naturally cleans the air.

Unfortunately I also learned that Corn plant is toxic to dogs and cats.  If the plant is ingested, vomiting and increased salivation can occur.

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