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 on their knees or get out the vacuum to clean up all the … [Read more...]

The Araucaria plant (Norfolk Island Pine) - a seasonal indoor plant - care to guess if it's really a pine tree? Many people think of only the poinsettia as the primary "Christmas season" … [Read more...]

One big plus with houseplants is they can be enjoyed all year long. However, a few simple tips can let you enjoy them more... even something as simple as raising the plant can create new looks and … [Read more...]

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 for lots of big plants, plus with space being … [Read more...]

Winter is a beautiful season, but the cold temperatures can be a little hard on indoor plants. No need to despair, though. There are many varieties of plants that can endure the nippy … [Read more...]

In the microclimate of today's modern home, houseplants can serve dual purposes - cleaning air plus adding beauty, color and life to a room. But, if you're just getting started and want to begin … [Read more...]

The money tree plant - Pachira aquatica - is a popular tropical novelty plant. Many people find Pachira aquatica easy to grow indoors in indirect sunlight. Like lucky bamboo, the indoor … [Read more...]

The Bat flower plant - Tacca Chantrieri has a wild, unusual looking flower. As exotic as it may look, the Bat Plant is not a difficult plant to grow. In fact, it is very hardy. I have found Tacca … [Read more...]

Summary: Propagating African Violets from leaf cuttings is an easy way to expand your collection. Propagation can be done by placing leaf cuttings in water or soil. Learn the propagation techniques in … [Read more...]

The ZZ Plant - Zamioculcas zamiifolia one very popular foliage plant is used in homes and offices around the world. Interior plantscapers always look for "new" houseplants they can use indoors to … [Read more...]