Bromeliad Care: How To Grow Bromeliad Plants
Here’s the best part of Bromeliad care… its NOT that difficult. Which is great to know… because there are more than 3000 different bromeliad plant … [Read more]
House Plants
Growing Heartleaf Philodendron: Philodendron Cordatum Care
With over 200 varieties to choose from, Philodendrons are a popular choice among plant enthusiasts. Philodendron cordatum (fil-oh-DEN-dron kor-DAY-tum) is a popular species for indoor … [Read more]
Tillandsia Cyanea Care Tips: Growing The Pink Quill Plant
Tillandsia Cyanea [til-LAND-see-uh, sy-AN-ee-uh] the pink quill plant is a low-maintenance, easy to cultivate house plant native to the rainforests of Ecuador, commonly called the … [Read more]
Peperomia Frost Care: Growing | Propagation | Pests
Peperomia Frost is a cultivar of the Peperomia (pep-er-ROH-mee-uh) branch of the Piperaceae plant family. These perennial plants originally hail from the West Indies, South … [Read more]
Bedroom Plants: Which Ones Are The Best?
It’s always nice to have plants in the house. The greenery adds color and comfort to any setting, but did you know that keeping bedroom … [Read more]
What Are The Best Plants For A North Facing Window?
So you want to know “What are the best north facing window plants?” There are more than you think! Many people are unaware that the … [Read more]
Lady Palm Plant Care: [HOW TO] Grow The Broadleaf Rhapis Excelsa Palm
Rhapis excelsa, the Lady Palm, is grown in the garden and used indoors in a house or condo and offices around the world. Rhapis adapts … [Read more]
How To Care For Dracaena Marginata: Growing The Red Edged Madagascar Dragon Tree
The Dracaena marginata is a member of the Dracaena family (Asparagaceae), a family that provides some of the most durable indoor foliage plants used indoors … [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]
Are Snake Plants Poisonous To Cats? (Mother-in-Law’s Tongue)
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]
Snake Plant Poisonous – Mother In Laws Tongue Toxic?
The Mother-in-law’s tongue is an easy to care for evergreen perennial belonging to genus Sansevieria and family Asparagaceae. One popular variety is the Sansevieria trifasciata … [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 Lemon Lime Care Tips
Dracaena [dra-SEE-nah] lemon lime belongs to Asparagaceae (the asparagus plant family) and is native to tropical Africa. One of the select types of Dracaena the … [Read more]
How To Propagate Pothos
Do you want to add some color and texture to your house with indoor plants, but don’t have a lot of time to care for … [Read more]
Tips On Philodendron Selloum Care
Hailing from South America, Philodendron selloum (fill-loe-DEN-drun sell-LOE-um) is a plant with many names and an impressive size when fully grown. It a common Philodendron in … [Read more]
Yellow Leaves on Pothos
Pothos plants are incredibly easy houseplants to grow and maintain. These indoor plants with trailing vines and heart-shaped leaves belong to the Araceae family. The … [Read more]
What Pests Or Bugs Attack Dracaena Plants
The Dracaena all types are lovely plants coming in several varieties ranging from small shrubs to trees. Although easily grown, the Dracaena plant does face … [Read more]
Is Pothos Plant Poisonous?
Pothos, bearing the scientific name Epipremnum aureum, is an evergreen flowering plant from the Araceae or arum family. The Epipremnum aureum plant is native to … [Read more]
How To Grow Avocado From Seed Or Pit
The avocado is a great fruit. When they are in season avocados can be frozen for future use. One question we get asked often is … [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]
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]
Peperomia Incana: Growing The Felted Pepperface
Peperomia incana (pep-er-OH-mee-uh in-KAY-nuh) is an evergreen perennial plant belonging to the family Piperaceae. It is native to Brazil and named after the appearance of … [Read more]
Pink Pineapple Plant: Learn Growing And Ananas Comosus Care
Native to South America, the “pink pineapple plant” Ananas Comosus [A-nan-as] [kom-OH-sus] produces a fruit found in supermarkets across the world with the common name … [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 fig family, Ficeae tribe, … [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 Puteolata [Parallel Peperomia] Growing And Care
Peperomia puteolata [pep-er-ROH-mee-uh, pu-tee-oh-LAY-tuh] is a perennial forest dweller hailing from South America. The Peperomia puteolata plant is a member of the pepper or Piperaceae … [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. Image via: Land of Falice … [Read more]
Dracaena Draco: Plant Care Recommendations For The Dragon Tree
The unusual tree Dracaena draco is often a hard to find Dracaena species in nurseries. While it’s an easy plant to grow, it may eventually outgrow its … [Read more]
Snake Plant Flower: The Rare Mother In Law Tongue Flower
Snake plant (Sansevieria) is also known by the common names: Mother-in-law’s tongue Bowstring hemp Most people don’t realize this rugged, ubiquitous houseplant (Sansevieria trifasciata) can … [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]