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]
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]
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]
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-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]
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]
Peperomia puteolata [pep-er-ROH-mee-uh, pu-tee-oh-LAY-tuh] is a perennial forest dweller hailing from South America. The plant is a member of the pepper or Piperaceae family which … [Read more]
The tropical plant, Peperomia Rosso [pep-er-ROH-mee-uh] [ros-so], is a sport of the popular Peperomia caperata (kap-er-AY-tuh). You may hear ‘rosso’ call by the common names: … [Read more]
The unusual Dracaena draco is often hard to find in nurseries. While it’s an easy plant to grow, it may eventually outgrow its available space. Part of … [Read more]
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]
Tillandsia ionantha is one of the most colorful of the air plants, which are part of the genus Tillandsia from the Bromeliaceae family. The air … [Read more]
Peperomia Graveolens (pep-er-ROH-mee-uh Grav-ee-OH-lens) is an ornamental, succulent, and perennial houseplant and one of the many peperomia plant species from the family Piperaceae. This plant … [Read more]
Dracaena Janet Craig has been popular for decades and an interior workhorse, frequently used as a stand alone floor plant indoors by plantscape professionals or mass planted in beds. It survives low light levels, grows best in filtered light.
Caring for indoor houseplants is a – “learning to adjust process” that one can master with the appropriate amount of time. If you live in … [Read more]
When most of us hear of the “Bird of Paradise” we think of the commonly grown orange cut flower Strelitzia reginae not the White Bird … [Read more]
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]
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]
African violets are beautiful flowering plants native to Kenya and Tanzania. These attractive violets are great to look at. The lush rosette of velvety leaves … [Read more]
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]
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]
Peperomia prostrata is a slow-growing perennial succulent belonging to the family piperaceae. Native to the rainforests of Brazil, ‘prostrata’ has several names: ‘Magic marmer’ – a select … [Read more]
NASA recommends adding house plants to your home environment to help clean the air and overall improve indoor air quality. Common sense will tell you … [Read more]
Peperomia obtusifolia (pep-er-ROH-mee-uh ob-too-sih-FOH-lee-uh) is a native subtropical rainforest evergreen plant from Central and South America. ‘Obtusifolia’ is grown as a: Hanging garden plant Ground cover … [Read more]
The bird’s nest fern the common name for Asplenium Nidus (As-ple-nium nidus) is an epiphytic fern species. Despite harboring large glossy leaves, the Asplenium is … [Read more]
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]
The Columnea (goldfish plant) is a tropical vine making a neat, interesting exotic hanging basket to enhance your interior. A Columnea not only has attractive … [Read more]
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]
The avocado is a great fruit. When they are in season avocados can be frozen for future use. Here are 10 reasons you need avocados … [Read more]
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]
The Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum) is a favorite, houseplant. It is practically foolproof for novice gardeners. These sturdy little houseplants are easy to care for … [Read more]