The Crown of Thorns plant, Euphorbia milii, is a blooming succulent that grows into a woody shrub that features sharp thorns on its stems. The plant’s name has biblical connotations — it’s believed that the crown of thorns worn by Jesus Christ as his crucifixion … Crown of Thorns Plant – Care, Growing, Watering, Flowering, Propagation read more »

The amaryllis plant can be a wonderful outdoor plant in warmer climates, but it’s also an excellent houseplant that can be grown indoors during the winter and moved outside during summer. Its blooms are available in an exuberance of colors and make splendid holiday centerpieces, … Amaryllis Plant – Care, Growing, Watering, Flowering, Propagation read more »

With leaves that are shaped like angel wings and pendant-like drooping flowers that are available in a range of colors, angel wing begonias are native to tropical and subtropical regions. Despite their exotic heritage, they have adapted well to temperate regions as well, and make … Angel Wing Begonia – Care, Growing, Watering, Flowering, Propagation read more »

For the little attention they require, calla lilies are tremendously rewarding plants boasting elegant, chalice-shaped flowers that dazzle in a variety of colors. You can grow calla lily outdoors as a border plant, but also indoors in containers. In this calla lily plant care guide, … Calla Lily – Care, Growing, Watering, Flowering, Propagation read more »

The goldfish plant (Columnea) is a wonderfully interesting plant that produces red-orange flowers, which share a striking resemblance to leaping goldfish. The waxy, dark green and thick leaves create a beautiful backdrop for the blooms of the goldfish plant. You may have heard that the … Goldfish Plant – Care, Growing, Watering, Requirements, Propagation read more »

Its prominently veined and large, arrow-shaped leaves are the main features of this tropical plant. If you appreciate foliage plants, the Alocasia Amazonica is certainly a plant you might want to add to your houseplant collection. The Alocasia Amazonica is a hybrid of Alocasia sanderiana … Alocasia Amazonica – Care, Growing, Watering, Requirements, Propagation read more »

With delicate, lacy leaves, the maidenhair fern is a plant that requires your attention to detail to keep it in good health. As long as you’re clear on its requirements and you’re willing to put in a little effort, this plant will charm in both … Maidenhair Fern – Care, Growing, Watering, Requirements, Propagation read more »

A floor plant with a dramatic look and strong, full growth, the selloum philodendron is easy to care for and will grace you with its presence for over 15 years. It takes this plant 15-20 years to bloom, but many will not bloom at all. … Selloum Philodendron – Care, Growing, Watering, Requirements, Propagation read more »

Only a relative of the asparagus vegetable, the asparagus fern plant (Asparagus densiflorus ssp) is a hanging-climbing plant that exudes elegance because of its gracious leaves that are thick and needle-like. Whether you plant to cultivate the asparagus plant indoors or out, I’ll go over … Asparagus Fern – Care, Growing, Watering, Propagation read more »