Related to the calla lily much more than the common lily, Spathiphyllum or peace lily is a flowering houseplant with air purifying capabilities. Its elegant features make it a popular ornamental plant among plant hobbyists. Despite looking like an upscale plant, the peace lily is … Peace Lily – Care, Growing, Watering, Requirements, Propagation read more »
Originating from the New South Wales and Queensland regions of Australia, eastern tropical Africa and tropical Asia, bird’s nest fern features yellowish green leaves with a prominent central rib on the entire length of the leaf. Although in the United States and Europe it’s grown … Bird’s Nest Fern Plant – Care, Growing, Watering, Requirements, Propagation read more »
Calling the rubber tree plant a tree is a very accurate description of this houseplant, seeing how it can grow to over 50 feet tall, which makes it less of a houseplant and more of an indoor tree in its own right. Its large, glossy … Rubber Tree Plant – Care, Growing, Watering, Requirements, Propagation read more »
Despite its less than appealing name, the spider plant is a popular hanging houseplant that produces tiny plantlettes that hang from the mother plant much like spiders hang from a web. The spider plant is easy to grow, it does well in a home environment … Spider Plant – Care, Growing, Watering, Requirements, Propagation read more »
As a tropical plant, the ZZ plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) is a plant that has been studied by NASA for its air purification capabilities. It has elegant, dark green leaves with waxy and smooth surface that reflects sunlight, easily adding a touch of freshness and brightness … ZZ Plant (Zanzibar Gem) – Care, Growing, Watering, Requirements, Propagation read more »
Native to tropical West Africa, the snake plant is a drought-resistant plant that thrives in most household settings. They have a reputation for being very hardy plants that require minimal maintenance. The snake plant features long and stiff upright leaves that can grow quite tall. … Snake Plant (Mother-in-law’s Tongue) – Care, Growing, Watering, Requirements, Propagation read more »
Available in a variety of colors (pink, purple, blue, red and white), African violets are usually small-growing plants that require a bit more attention, but they make up for it by being beautiful houseplants. If well-taken care of, African violets have rounded, fuzzy leaves that … African Violets – Care, Growing, Watering, Requirements, Propagation read more »
The pothos plant is a houseplant that doesn’t require too much looking after, and yet, it’s a rewarding plant that can purify indoor air. Plus, it’s heart shaped lush green leaves with streaks of white yellow are easy on the eyes. Now, it may not … Pothos Plant – Care, Growing, Watering, Requirements, Propagation read more »
