Is The Dieffenbachia Plant Poisonous?
The Dieffenbachia or dumb cane plant its common name has been grown as a houseplant for decades. Its care is easy. Give Dieffenbachia bright indirect … [Read more]
House Plants
Dieffenbachia Propagation: How To Propagate Dumb Cane Plants
Dieffenbachia propagation is a great way to increase your collection and knowledge of dumb cane plant care. Plus, the Dieffenbachia is quite easy to propagate. … [Read more]
Are Snake Plant Poisonous To Cats?
HELP! Are snake plants poisonous to cats? My pet cat just tried to repot my Sansevieria trifasciata and make lunch out of the leaves! The … [Read more]
Are Spider Plants Poisonous To Cats?
Spider plant, also known by its scientific name Chlorophytum comosum, is a popular member of the Liliaceae family. The plant is a favorite houseplant grown in … [Read more]
Sansevieria Moonshine: Growing The Moonshine Snake Plant
Sansevieria moonshine [san-se-VEER-ee-uh, moon-shine] is a cultivar of the Sansevieria trifasciata, which is a succulent from the Asparagaceae family. Also known as Sansevieria craigii, Sansevieria jacquinii, and Sansevieria laurentii superba, this beautiful plant is very popular … [Read more]
Snake Plant Leaves Falling Over or Leaning? Causes & Prevention
Sansevieria trifasciata, and other varieties more popularly known as the snake plant, mother-in-law’s tongue, and Viper’s bowstring hemp, are low-maintenance, highly-tolerant succulents regarded as one … [Read more]
Sansevieria Snake Plant: Mother in Law Plant [Care Guide]
The Sansevieria pronounced (san-se-vi-ee’-ri-ah) or snake plant – is genus of perennial herbs with stiff, very thick leaves, often mottled with white, and clustered flowers … [Read more]
Lipstick Plant Info: How To Grow Aeschynanthus Radicans
Aeschynanthus radicans [es-kee-NAN-thus, RAD-ee-kans] is also known as the Lipstick Plant because it’s bright red or coral colored blossoms resemble a tube of lipstick. The … [Read more]
Sansevieria Trifasciata Care: Learning To Grow Mother In Law Plant
One of the most popular houseplants, Sansevieria trifasciata [san-se-VEER-ee-uh, try-fask-ee-AH-tuh] is a flowering species in the Asparagaceae family. These plants are native to West Africa, ranging from Nigeria to … [Read more]
Peperomia Types: Old Standbys | Rosettes | Bushy Uprights
There are many peperomia types and varieties that have become nearly indispensable foliage plants. The “baby rubber plant” or “radiator plant” adapts themselves to semi-sunny … [Read more]
Snake Plant Flower: The Rare Mother In Law Tongue Flower
Snake plant (Sansevieria) is also known as mother-in-law’s tongue. Most people don’t realize this rugged, ubiquitous houseplant (Sansevieria trifasciata) can sometimes flower. This is a … [Read more]
Peperomia Ruby Cascade Care: Learn Tips On Growing Ruby Peperomia
Peperomia Ruby Cascade [pep-er-ROH-mee-uh] is a dark leaf trailing plant and part of the peperomia plant genus. Most peperomias come from tropical and subtropical parts … [Read more]
Burgundy Rubber Plant Info: How To Grow Ficus Elastica Burgundy
The burgundy rubber plant is a selected cultivar of Ficus elastica [FY-kus, ee-LASS-tih-kuh], and a Ficus species from the fig genus, a part of the Moraceae family, Ficeae tribe, and Urostigma subgenus. … [Read more]
Growing Peperomia Ginny Plants: Caring For Tricolor Peperomia
The Peperomia plant has long been a popular house plant. Peperomia Ginny [Pep-er-ROH-mee-uh, Gin-EE] is one of the newer varieties on the market and easily … [Read more]
Ficus Audrey: How To Grow and Care For Ficus Benghalensis
Ficus Audrey is a selected variety of Ficus Benghalensis [FY-Kus, Ben-gal-EN-sis]. This evergreen tree is known as the strangling fig and belongs to the family … [Read more]
Snake Plant Poisonous – Mother In Laws Tongue Toxic?
The Snake Plant is an easy to care for evergreen perennial belonging to genus Sansevieria and family Asparagaceae. It is recognized by a number of … [Read more]
China Doll Plant: How To Grow and Care For Rademachera
Radermachera [rad-er-MOK-er-uh, SIN-ee-ka] is a genus of flowering plants, containing about 17 species native to southern China and Taiwan and belonging to the Bignoniaceae family. … [Read more]
Streptocarpus – The Cape Primrose
A well-grown Streptocarpus (cape primrose) is a joy. The many hybrids provide pleasing colors and dashing combinations in shades of crimson, pink, blue, violet and … [Read more]
Dracaena Arborea: Tips On Arborea Tree Growing and Care
Dracaena Arborea [dra-SEE-nah, ar-BOR-ee-uh] is a small perennial, palm-like plant belonging to the Asparagaceae family. The Dracaena genus is comprised of approximately forty species and … [Read more]
Pincushion Peperomia Care: Tips On Growing Peperomia Ferreyrae
Peperomia Ferreyrae [pep-er-ROH-mee-uh, FAR-rer-ay] is a small perennial semi-succulent species from the family Piperaceae, commonly known as the pepper family, and native to Peru and … [Read more]
Peperomia Rotundifolia Care: Learn Tips On Growing Trailing Jade
Peperomia rotundifolia [pep-er-ROH-mee-uh, ro-tun-dih-FOH-lee-uh] is an evergreen perennial with small round leaves growing in a natural trailing pattern and member of the family Piperaceae (Peperomia). … [Read more]
Tillandsia Cyanea Care Tips: Growing The Pink Quill
Tillandsia Cyanea [til-LAND-see-uh, sy-AN-ee-uh] is a low-maintenance, easy to cultivate house plant native to the rainforests of Ecuador, commonly called the fan flower or pink … [Read more]
Why Does My ZZ Plant Have Yellow Leaves? [LEARN WHY]
Zamioculcas zamiifolia or the ZZ plant is a remarkably easy-care plant similar to cacti, succulents, or orchids when it comes to care. These plants like … [Read more]
Is The ZZ Plant Poisonous To People, Children, Cats and Dogs?
People ask all the time – is the ZZ plant poisonous? Here’s the details! ZZ plants known by the botanical name of Zamioculcas Zamiifolia have … [Read more]
Peperomia Pellucida Info: How To Grow And Care For Shiny Bush
Peperomia Pellucida [Pep-er-ROH-mee-uh, Pel-LOO-sid-a] is a shallow-rooted, annual herb, belonging to the family Piperaceae (Peperomia plants). This plant is easy to take care of and … [Read more]
Silver Vase Bromeliad Plant Care: Tips On Growing The Aechmea Fasciata
Aechmea fasciata [EEK-mee-uh fash-ee-AY-tuh], a member of the Bromeliaceae family (Bromeliad plants), is also known by its common name Silver Vase or the Urn Plant. … [Read more]
Dracaena Reflexa Plant Growing and Care (Pleomele)
With bright chartreuse foliage and interesting growth habit, makes Dracaena reflexa [dra-SEE-nah, ree-FLEKS-uh] a popular houseplant. The visually striking foliage of this type of Dracaena … [Read more]
Polka Dot Plant Care Tips: Growing The Hypoestes Phyllostachya
The polka dot plant, Hypoestes phyllostachya [hy-poh-ES-teez, fy-lo-STAY-kee-uh] is a flowering plant species native to Madagascar. Other species in the genus come from South Africa … [Read more]
Crinkly Leaf Peperomia: Growing The Versatile Charmers
Crinkly-leafed Peperomias, few small plants have the versatility and charm of Peperomia caperata ‘Emerald Ripple’ and Peperomia Rosso. These charmers from Brazil have an exotic-appearance … [Read more]
Growing Tillandsia Xerographica: Caring For The King of Air Plants
Tillandsia xerographica [til-LAND-see-uh] [zer-oh-graf-i-ka] a species of bromeliad, is one of the largest air plants capable of reaching over 3’ feet in size. It features … [Read more]