How To Care For Sansevieria Zeylanica
Sansevieria Zeylanica [san-se-VEER-ee-uh, zey-LAN-ee-kuh], widely known with the common name of Ceylon bowstring hemp or simply, bowstring hemp, is an evergreen perennial species of the … [Read more]
House Plants
How to Grow a Zebra Plant – Aphelandra Squarrosa: Video
The Zebra plant – Alphelandra [af-el-AN-druh] is a genus containing about 170 different species. These flowering plants often have broad leaves with thick white veins. … [Read more]
Bat Plant Flower – How To Grow And Care For Tacca [BAT PLANTS]
The black Bat flower plant – with the botanical name of Tacca Chantrieri has a wild, unusual looking flower. As exotic as it may look, … [Read more]
Learn How To Grow Dracaena Song of India Plant
Dracaena Song of India plant or Dracaena reflexa Variegata (dra-SEE-nah, ree-FLEKS-uh) hails from Mozambique, Madagascar and other islands located in the Indian Ocean. This member … [Read more]
Sansevieria Cylindrica Care: Growing The Cylindrical Snake Plant
Sansevieria Cylindrica (san-se-VEER-ee-uh sil-IN-dree-kuh) is a perennial succulent plant that belongs to the genus Sansevieria part of the Asparagaceae family. It is native to Angola … [Read more]
How To Grow Ctenanthe Burle-Marxii: Learn Fishbone Prayer Plant Care
Featuring striking, striped foliage, Ctenanthe Burle-Marxii [ten-AN-thee] is an interesting houseplant and perfect for rooms without direct sun. As an evergreen plant, the leaves remain … [Read more]
How To Care For Ming Aralia Plants
Polyscias fruticosa (pol-ISS-ee-us frew-tih-KOH-suh) better known as the Ming Aralia is an evergreen shrub from the family Araliaceae (Aralia plant). Ming Aralia is a highly … [Read more]
Money Tree Care: Growing The Braided Money Plant [TIPS]
The money tree plant – Pachira aquatica – is a popular tropical novelty plant that many people find easy to grow indoors in indirect sunlight. … [Read more]
How to Grow and Take Care for Peperomia Nivalis (Succulent)
Peperomia Nivalis (pep-er-ROH-mee-uh, niv-VAL-us) is a climbing succulent, native to Peru. The upright plant belongs to the genus we call peperomia plants and the family: … [Read more]
How To Care For Peperomia Quadrangularis
Peperomia quadrangularis (pep-er-ROH-mee-uh, kwad-ran-gew-LAIR-iss) is a member of the Piperaceae family originally hailing from northern South America. This tiny houseplant is very easy to manage … [Read more]
Should You Repot Houseplants? Why
People seem to love the idea of stepping up or repotting houseplants. Some people even downsize their plants. I guess it is just the idea … [Read more]
35 of the Best Indoor Plants For Your Home!
NASA recommends adding indoor plants to your home environment to help clean the air and overall improve indoor air quality. Common sense will tell you … [Read more]
Watering Bromeliads – How To Water A Potted Bromeliad!
Bromeliad plants are colorful, long-lasting (3 -4 months) and make great gifts. People always ask how to water them. This video will give you a … [Read more]
Coffee Plant Care: How To Grow A Coffee Tree Indoors and Out [GUIDE]
Have you ever wondered what goes into coffee plant care and if you could grow a coffee tree at home? The answer is – Yes, … [Read more]
Peperomia Obtusifolia Variegata Care Tips
Peperomia Obtusifolia Variegata (pep-er-ROH-mee-uh, ob-too-sih-FOH-lee-uh, var-ee-GAY-tuh) is a handsome variegated variety of the baby rubber plant. It is a popular Peperomia species in the family: … [Read more]
Prayer Plant Care – How To Grow Maranta Leuconeura
Maranta leuconeura is known by the common name “Prayer Plant.” The reason why? Marantas fold their leaves into a huddle at night and go to … [Read more]
Aluminum Plant Care | Growing Pilea Cadierei
The Aluminum Plant – Pilea cadierei [py-LEE-uh kad-ee-AIR-eye] is a bushy little plant with distinct markings on the leaves. Due to its compact size, it … [Read more]
Ficus Alii Care: Growing Banana Leaf Ficus Maclellandii [UPDATED]
Ficus Alii (FY-kus ah-lee) is a relatively new addition to the world of cultivated Ficus plants. It is a perennial “ornamental fig” plant belonging to the … [Read more]
Ficus Pumila: Creeping Fig Growing and Care [HOW TO]
The Ficus pumila [FY-kus] [POO-mil-uh] is a fast-growing, climbing vine often referred to as the “creeping fig.” Ficus repens is also a synonym. It’s part of … [Read more]
Watermelon Peperomia Care: Peperomia Argyreia, Growing & Propagation
The watermelon peperomia aka Peperomia argyreia [pep-er-ROH-mee-uh ar-GY-ree-uh] is an herbaceous perennial native to South America (Brazil). The variegated leaves resembling the patterns found on … [Read more]
Lucky Bamboo: How To Grow And Care For Dracaena sanderiana
The “Lucky Bamboo Plant” really isn’t a bamboo even though it may resemble one. It comes from the Dracaena family and is the species Dracaena … [Read more]
Tips On Scindapsus Pictus Care
Scindapsus Pictus (skin-DAP-sus, PIK-tus), also called Scindapsus Pictus Argyraeus, or Epipremnum Pictum is a flowering species in the plant family Araceae. This evergreen plant is … [Read more]
Episcia Plant: How To Grow And Care For The Flame Violet
Summary: EPISCIA (e-pish’-i-ah) – A genus trailing greenhouse plants from Tropical America, related to the African violet family – Gesneriaceae. Small, showy, often hairy leaves … [Read more]
Dracaena Compacta Care: Tips On Growing The Dwarf Dracaena
Dracaena dermensis compacta [dras-SEE-nuh der-eh-MEN-siss kom-PAK-tuh] belongs to the Agavaceae (agave) family and originates in tropical Africa and Asia. Compacta is a slow growing sport … [Read more]
Sansevieria Hahnii: Bird’s Nest Snake Plant Growing and Care
Bird’s nest snake plant – Sansevieria hahnii (san-se-VEER-ee-uh HAHN-ee-eye) is one of over 70 different species falling under the heading snake plant. Hahnii is a sport or … [Read more]
How To Care For Calathea Ornata aka Pinstripe Calathea Prayer Plants
Pinstripe plant, Calathea ornata (ka-LAY-thee-uh or-NAH-tuh) is a member of the Marantaceae or arrowroot family. Plants in this family are also known as prayer plants. … [Read more]
Dracaena Warneckii – The Outstanding Interior Plant
What do you usually look for when you shop for indoor or interior plants? Do you prefer beautiful flowering plants over striking foliage plants? Do … [Read more]
Green Island Ficus: Ficus Microcarpa Easy To Grow Bonsai Ficus
The Green Island Ficus – Ficus microcarpa, [FY-kus my-kro-KAR-puh] is a slow-growing plant that belongs to the fig family Moraceae. Ficus lyrata and Ficus benjamina … [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]
Neoregelia Care: 17 Tips For Growing The Neoregelia Bromeliad
Bromeliads are a favorite of mine for color inside and out. Indoors we often see the “Silver Vase Plant” Aechmea Fasciata. Guzmanias are another popular … [Read more]