Copper Leaf Alocasia Cuprea Growing And Care Tips
Alocasia plants are some of the most popular competitors with pothos when it comes to houseplants. Their large, heart-shaped leaves have earned the entire genus the nickname “elephant ears plant.”
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Aglaonema Silver Bay Growing and Care
The Aglaonema Silver Bay plant is a perennial member of the Araceae family and is one of the newer hybrid Aglaonema varieties developed by Doctor Jake Henny of the University
Growing Alocasia Macrorrhiza: Giant Elephant Ears Care
There are many things to love about the Philippines: the food, the people, the culture, and the plants. Many of the Alocasia varieties we know and love come from the
20+ Popular Alocasia Varieties To Grow and Collect
Alocasia (al-lo-KAY-zee-uh), commonly called Elephant Ears, is a popular ornamental plant for home and garden settings. All-in-all, nearly 80 Alocasia species are hailing from: Tropical America Pacific Islands New Guinea
Growing Monstera Borsigiana: The Smaller Monstera Deliciosa
There are a lot of tropical plants out there that have sparked controversy over the years, but one of the most infamous is Monstera borsigiana (mon-STER-uh bor-sig-ee-AY-nuh), commonly known as
Monstera Standleyana Plant: Growing and Care Guide
A lot of plants go through an identity crisis due to flaws in botanical naming conventions. However, the close resemblance of Monstera standleyana (mon-STER-uh stand-lee-AY-na) to philodendrons has led to
How To Propagate Monstera Plants
Monsteras are among the most beautiful choices for an indoor plant if you don’t mind them rarely flowering. The many species, cultivars, and hybrids of Monstera provide an array of
Queen Anthurium Warocqueanum: Growing and Care
There are a lot of philodendron fans out there who thought they’d never be disloyal, especially to anthuriums. But the funny thing about being the largest genus in the Araceae
Anthurium Clarinervium Growing and Care
Anthurium clarinervium was first documented in 1952 in southeastern Mexico by botanist Eizi Matuda. The specific epithet, clarinervium, means veined or nerved and references the deep, contrasting vein patterns on
Repotting Anthurium Plants – When and How
Anthuriums are tropical plants and a massive genus of perennials hailing from the Araceae family, estimated to have over 1,000 individual species. With such a big family tree, it should
Popular Anthurium Varieties To Grow And Collect
Anthurium (an-THUR-ee-um) is a tropical, perennial, evergreen shrub that can grow to be about 3″ feet high. Homeowners love these houseplants because of their bright, interesting, beautiful flower spathes and
Caring For Silver Pothos Plant: Growing Scindapsus Pictus Exotica
The Silver Pothos is the common name for the Scindapsus Pictus Exotica plant. These indoor plants are known for their large, light green heart-shaped leaves with silvery streaks and is
Zamioculcas Zamiifolia Care: Excellent Low Light Plants
Zamioculcas zamiifolia is the botanical name of the Zee Zee Plant or ZZ plant, one very popular foliage plant used in homes and offices worldwide. Interior plantscapers always look for
How To Grow and Care For Alocasia Zebrina
Alocasia Zebrina is a rhizomatous tropical perennial plant from Southeast Asia, particularly the most humid and moist rainforests of the Philippines. The plant belongs to the Arum family, which is
Rhaphidophora Cryptantha Growing and Care
Rhaphidophora Cryptantha is a shingling plant or shingle vine native to Papua New Guinea, tropical regions of Africa, and Southeast Asia. These tropical plants are also found in Australia, Bali,
Monstera Dubia Vine Growing and Care
Nature loves a good metamorphosis, from frogs and butterflies to fish that change their sex. But this also applies to the plant world, and one of the best examples is
Aglaonema Pictum Tricolor Care
The Araceae (or arum) family has given us an incredible array of plants, not the least of which is Aglaonema pictum (ag-lay-oh-NEE-muh PIK-tum, a variegated species that’s more commonly known
Top Aglaonema Varieties To Grow And Collect
If someone mentions aglaonema (ag-lay-oh-NEE-muh), you might not immediately recognize the name, but chances are you’ve seen one before. Commonly referred to as Chinese Evergreens, these members of the Araceae
Monstera Obliqua Growing and Care
The Monstera plant has become wildly popular due to its fenestrated leaves. However, only those originating from Peru, Panama, Suriname, and Bolivia have these fenestrations. There are lots of misconceptions
Anthurium Crystallinum Growing And Care
Anthurium crystallinum (an-THUR-ee-um kriss-TAL-in-um) are tropical plants prized for their gorgeous ornamental leaves. Crystallinum is relatively easy to take care of, making it favored in many houseplant lovers’ households. Native
Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma (Mini Monstera) Growing and Care
Rhaphidophora tetrasperma (ra-fid-OH-for-a tet-ra-SPERM-a) is a perennial vining plant that is often mistaken for other plant species. This has led to the misleading common names of: Mini monstera Mini split-leaf
Chinese Evergreen Growing And Care (Aglaonema Plants)
One of my favorite groups of plants is the aroid family Araceae. This family has brought us so many wonderful indoor plants. Everything from Philodendrons, Spathiphyllum (aka Peace Lily), Anthurium,
Growing Alocasia Polly: Caring For The Polly Alocasia Amazonica
The origin of Alocasia Polly is a little bit of a mystery, but this compact plant is beautiful and is a true conversation piece. This article shares information on Polly Alocasia care.
Caring For Alocasia Frydek: Velvet Micholitziana Growing Tips
Alocasia Frydek (Micholitziana) has arrowhead-shaped velvety dark green leaves with bright white lateral veins. Frydek like all Alocasias loves humidity. This article shares Frydek care information.
Growing and Care Of Silver Monstera Siltepecana
Monstera siltepecana aka the Silver Monstera is an attractive plant from Mexico and parts of Central America and prized for its rich foliage, which develops fenestrations (window-like holes) as it grows older. Click on this article of care details.
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 the landscape. Known by the
Monstera Adansonii Care | Growing Friedrichsthalii Plant | Swiss Cheese
Monstera adansonii also known as Monstera friedrichsthalii [Mon-STER-uh, Free-dreech-sta-lia-na] is a tropical plant, evergreen, glossy vine native to various regions of Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, South America, and Central America. The
Growing The World’s Largest Flower The Corpse Flower (Amorphophallus)
The corpse flower, its common name or botanically Amorphophallus is a tuberous rooted plant from the Arum family (Araceae) and native to Africa, Australia, and Southeast Asia. It is in
Monstera Deliciosa Care: How To Grow The Swiss Cheese Plant
Monstera deliciosa [mon-STER-uh] [de-lis-ee-OH-suh] is a beautiful flowering plant with iconic split leaves that belongs to the family of Araceae. Monstera varieties are related to: Alocasia (African Mask) Spathiphyllum (Peace