How To Care For Peacock Plants
Known as the peacock plant – Calathea makoyana [kal-luhth-EE-uh, mack-oy-AY-nuh] are attractive, colorful foliage plants hailing from Africa, Central America, South America, and the West … [Read more]
House Plants
How To Grow And Care For Schefflera Arboricola Plants
The Schefflera arboricola [shef-LER-uh ar-bor-ee-KO-luh] or dwarf umbrella tree is a broad-leaved evergreen shrub belonging to the family Araliaceae and hailing from Taiwan and Hainan. … [Read more]
Cordyline Plant: LEARN Hawaiian Ti Care | Growing | Varieties
Want color in the landscape? Cordyline fruticosa adds color to the landscape around your house whether planted inside growing as houseplants or outside in the garden. … [Read more]
Bromeliad Cryptanthus Care – Growing Earth Star Plants
The decorative Cryptanthus [krip-TAN-thus] ‘Earth Star’ is an unusual plant with a flat rosette of leaves. The short plant comes in a variety of shades, … [Read more]
Spathiphyllum Peace Lily Care How To Guide
Peace Lily care questions, we get all kinds of questions on the care of this tropical plant. The plant is known botanically as Spathiphyllum comes in … [Read more]
Ficus Tree Losing Leaves? The WHY
Few people who have ever bought a Ficus tree (weeping fig tree), especially Ficus Benjamina, have not needed to pull out a broom, get down … [Read more]
Best Indoor Plants For Apartments
Living in an apartment or dorm can pose some interesting issues for those wanting houseplants to bring a little nature indoors. The space doesn’t allow … [Read more]
How To Care For Peperomia Hope [DETAILS]
Peperomia hope [pep-er-ROH-mee-uh, HOPE] is a hybrid between peperomia quadrifolia and peperomia deppeana. This perennial epiphyte has beautiful foliage and makes ideal houseplants. Originally from tropical regions of … [Read more]
How To Grow Calathea Roseopicta
Calathea Roseopicta [ka-LAY-thee-uh, ro-see-oh-PIK-tuh] is a stunning evergreen perennial plant from the Calathea plant family Marantaceae. The Marantaceae family is generally referred to by the … [Read more]
Peperomia Dolabriformis Growing and Care
Peperomia dolabriformis [pep-er-ROH-mee-uh, doh-la-brih-FOR-miss], is a shrubby succulent Peperomia plant with purse-shaped foliage and woody stems. Common names include Prayer Pepper and Prayer Peperomia. The … [Read more]
Popular Types Of Dracaena Used Indoors And Outdoors
Dracaena [dra-SEE-nah] is a popular, easy to grow house and landscape plant boasting approximately a hundred and twenty different species of shrubs and trees. These … [Read more]
Peperomia Clusiifolia Care: Tips On Growing The Jellie Plant
Peperomia clusiifolia [pep-er-ROH-mee-uh, kloo-si-FOH-lee-uh] is a succulent native to southern Florida and parts of Central America, commonly grown as a potted houseplant due to its … [Read more]
What To Do About Spider Plant Leaves Turning Brown
The common Spider Plant is a familiar, easy to grow houseplant hailing from South Africa. This hardy plant is available in several shades of green … [Read more]
Controlling Radiator Plants Pests and Diseases
Peperomia is often referred to as Radiator Plants because they were so dubbed by Liberty Hyde Bailey, who was an American horticulturist. It is assumed … [Read more]
How To Care For Hoya Kerrii
Hoya Kerrii [HOY-a, KER-ee-eye] is a tropical succulent vine from the family Apocynaceae that includes Adenium obesum (Desert rose), Mandevilla, and Periwinkles. Its distinctive heart … [Read more]
A Simple Guide For Snake Plant Propagation
How to propagate snake plant? What are all the possible propagation methods? Which one should you choose? These are the most frequently asked questions about … [Read more]
How To Propagate Peperomia (Baby Rubber Plant)
The Peperomia plant is a very easy plant to propagate. It is grown from the stem, leaf, or tip cuttings. The rooting medium should be very … [Read more]
Sansevieria Black Coral: Growing The Black Coral Snake Plant
Sansevieria Black Coral is a variety of Sansevieria trifasciata [san-se-VEER-ee-uh, try-fask-ee-AH-tuh]. This plant is commonly called: Snake plant Saint George’s sword Viper’s bowstring hemp Mother-in-law’s … [Read more]
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]
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]
How To Care For Sansevieria Viper’s Bowstring Hemp
The Sansevieria pronounced (san-se-vi-ee’-ri-ah) or snake plant – is a genus of perennial herbs with stiff, very thick leaves, often mottled with white, and clustered … [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]