The cast-iron plant or aspidistra elatior is an extremely hardy plant that’s known for its hardiness and resilience. It features dark green leaves that grow upright from an underground rhizome. The cast-iron plant can also be used in landscaping as a ground cover under trees … Cast-Iron Plant – Care, Growing, Watering, Requirements, Propagation read more »
Featuring showy leaves deeply variegated in their center with cream or yellow, dumb cane is a plant that’s easy to grow in your home. Dumb cane is an easily recognizable houseplant that’s relatively adaptable, but for best results, you should offer the plant ideal growing … Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia) – Care, Growing, Watering, Requirements, Propagation read more »
Schefflera plants are evergreen tropical plants that are available in many varieties including some dwarf varieties. Due to the shape of its leaves, the plant is also known as the ‘Umbrella Tree’. The plant is easy to grow indoors, although you will miss out on … Schefflera – Care, Growing, Watering, Requirements, Propagation read more »
A winter-flowering houseplant, Christmas cactus goes by many other names including ‘holiday cactus’ and ‘Thanksgiving cactus’. Therefore, a better identification of the plant, it’s best to rely on its scientific name, which is Schlumbergera bridgessii. Flowering in pink, purple, red, white and yellow, the Christmas … Christmas Cactus – Care, Growing, Watering, Requirements, Propagation read more »
As one of the most popular houseplants Phalaenopsis orchids are not only easy on the eyes because of their beautiful flowers, but they’re also surprisingly easy to grow. These orchids are widely available, they come in lots of colors and varieties and, for the most … Phalaenopsis Orchid – Care, Growing, Watering, Requirements, Propagation read more »
Despite their palm-like appearance, Ponytail palms have little in common with palm tree and they’re more closely related to agave plants and yuccas. It’s a beginner friendly plant that doesn’t mind a bit of benign neglect. Of all its plant care needs the trickiest to … Ponytail Palm – Care, Growing, Watering, Requirements, Propagation read more »
Kalanchoe plants are popular for their interestingly shaped leaves and beautiful blooms. There are hundreds of plants in this genus, but not all are available in cultivation. Kalanchoe plants are succulents native to dry areas, making the plant resistant to drought. These are not finicky … Kalanchoe (Widow’s-thrill) – Care, Growing, Watering, Requirements, Propagation read more »
Thought to bring luck to their owners, jade plants were also called dollar plant or money plant and were quite the popular succulent houseplants. As a generally undemanding plant, this plant continues to be among the top houseplant favorites. If the fleshy, oval-shaped leaves, woody … Jade Plant – Care, Growing, Watering, Requirements, Propagation read more »
The Calathea genus includes some dazzling species of houseplants that stand out thanks to their bold leaf markings that have earned these plants some alternative names like zebra plant, rattlesnake plant, or peacock plant. If you’re looking for an ornamental plant that will add to … Calathea Plant – Care, Growing, Watering, Requirements, Propagation read more »
Dracaena marginata, otherwise known as the Madagascar Dragon Tree, may sound like an intimidating plant, especially for beginner gardeners. However, they’re very easy to grow indoors and make a perfect beginner-friendly plant. For starters, the dragon tree isn’t as temperature sensitive as most other houseplants … Dragon Tree – Care, Growing, Watering, Requirements, Propagation read more »
