If succulents are right up your alley, the aloe plant (Aloe barbadensis) is not only a beautiful succulent, it’s also one that boasts many benefits for human health. It’s not accidental then that it’s one of the most widely used medicinal plants. If you’re intimidated … Aloe Vera – Care, Growing, Watering, Requirements, Propagation read more »
Thought of as the quintessential low-maintenance houseplant, the philodendron is a trailing plant with bright green, heart-shaped leaves. This plant is also very adaptable to the environment in our apartments. I also like that the philodendron is communicative — if you know what to look … Philodendron – Care, Growing, Watering, Requirements, Propagation read more »
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 »
If you’re passionate about botany, ancient plants and long-forgotten worlds, Gigantopterids are certainly an interesting topic to delve into. Evolutionary scientists have been studying the origins of our flowering plants without many answers on the why and how of their emergence. Even the naturalist Charles … What are the Gigantopterids? 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 »
