Agave geminiflora is a somewhat rare agave plant species that hails from a very limited area north of Ocotillo, Mexico, in the Mexican state of Nayarit. This interesting dwarf agave species
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 available space. Part of the
Cordyline fruticosa (kor-di-LY-nee froo-tih-KOH-sah) is the ti plant, also sold as Hawaiian ti, good luck plant and cordyline. It’s a broadleaf evergreen shrub grown for one thing above all: big,
Cordyline ‘Red Sister’ is one of the many named cultivars of the ti plant, Cordyline fruticosa, also called the Hawaiian ti plant or good luck plant. Gardeners grow it for
Sansevieria zeylanica goes by Ceylon bowstring hemp, or simply bowstring hemp. Ceylon is the old name for Sri Lanka, one of the two places this snake plant is native to.
Dracaena Song of India plant or Dracaena reflexa Variegata (dra-SEE-nah, ree-FLEKS-uh) hails from Mozambique, Madagascar and other islands located in the Indian Ocean. This member of the Asparagaceae family is
Sansevieria cylindrica (san-se-VEER-ee-uh sil-IN-dree-kuh), the African spear plant, is a slow-growing succulent perennial with stiff, cylindrical, spear-like leaves. It belongs to the asparagus family (Asparagaceae). Botanists now place Sansevieria inside
In the world of succulents, agave ovatifolia (a-GAH-vee, oh-vay-tih-FOH-lee-a) is an evergreen plant identified by its rounded rosette of slightly cupped, broad, gray to powdery-blue leaves. This beautiful Agave plant
Hesperaloe Parviflora (hes-per-AL-oh, par-vi-FLOR-uh) is an evergreen perennial succulent from the family Asparagaceae formerly Agavaceae. Native to southwestern Texas and northeastern Mexico in North America, particularly to the Chihuahuan desert
Bird’s nest snake plant is the snake plant for people who love the toughness but not the tall, stiff sword leaves. It stays small, forms a tidy rosette and forgives
Agave salmiana (a-GAH-vee, salm-ee-AH-na) is an evergreen succulent, belonging to the Agavaceae or Asparagaceae family and the Agavoideae subfamily. This fleshy Agave plant species is native to North America, central
With its glossy leaves packed in tight spirals up the stems, Dracaena reflexa (dra-SEE-nah ree-FLEKS-uh) is a houseplant with real personality. You may still see it sold under its old
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. It has about 27 species
Ophiopogon planiscapus [Of-eyo-poe-gon, Plan-iss-kap-us] belongs to the Asparagaceae family of flowering plants. It is small and evergreen with tufts of leaves resembling grass. The black mondo grass is native to
The Agave Tequilana, also known as tequila cactus, Blue Agave plant, or Tequila agave (Agave tequilana), is a large succulent plant that grows with vibrant yellow flowers and spiky fleshy
Sansevieria Black Coral is sold as a variety of Sansevieria trifasciata, the classic snake plant. It is sold for its dark green, sword-shaped leaves with lighter banding, and it is
Agave Montana [a-GAH-vee, MON-tah-nuh] is an evergreen perennial succulent from the Agave plant family Asparagaceae and native to northeastern Mexico. The plant is called Montana (the Spanish word for mountains)
Agave titanota [a-GAH-vee, ty-tan-OH-tuh] is an extremely drought-tolerant native of Rancho Tambor, Oaxaca, Mexico, and a perennial member of the Agavaceae family (Agave plants). You may hear this plant by
Sansevieria trifasciata (san-se-VEER-ee-uh try-fas-ee-AY-tuh) is an evergreen perennial plant and one of the most popular houseplants today. This hardy, rugged perennial member of the Asparagaceae family of plants originally comes
Agave Bracteosa (a-GAH-vee brak-tee-OH-suh) is a perennial succulent plant that originates in Mexico’s Sierra Madre mountain ranges and commonly found growing on rocky slopes and limestone cliffs. This heat and
Yucca elephantipes (YUK-uh Ell-uh-fan-TY-peez) is a fast growing member of the Asparagaceae family of plants hailing from Mexico. This attractive perennial plant can be grown year-round outdoors in a desert
Agave Lophantha [A-GAH-vee Low-FAN-tha] is an evergreen succulent belonging to the Asparagaceae family (formerly Agavaceae). It’s mistaken at times an aloe plant or cacti, but the Agave genus has unique
Dracaena Arborea [dra-SEE-nah, ar-BOR-ee-uh] is a small perennial, palm-like plant belonging to the Asparagaceae family. The Dracaena genus is comprised of approximately forty species and most hail from South Africa
Ophiopogon jaburan [oh-fee-oh-POH-gon, JA-bur-an] is part of the Ophiopogon genus and the Asparagaceae family, native to the tropical regions of southeast Asia. Mondo grass is the common name for this
The Agave Macroacantha [a-GAH-vee, mak-roh-uh-KAN-tha] has a common name of Large-Thorned Agave or Black-Spined Agave. It is a species of the succulent Agave plant family popular plant in pots and
Polianthes tuberosa [pol-ee-AN-theez, too-ber-OH-suh] is a perennial plant, and often grown as an ornamental. It features thin, tubular flowers with six flaring segments and produces a strong, pleasant fragrance. Many
Agave Americana [a-GAH-vee, a-mer-ih-KAH-na] belongs to the Agave plant genus of succulent plants. It’s a species of flowering plants in the Asparagaceae (Agavaceae) family, native to Mexico, and the United
Agave potatorum [a-GAH-vee, poh-tuh-TOR-um] is a perennial succulent belonging to the family Asparagaceae (Century Plant). This plant hails from Mexico in the semi-arid highlands found between Puebla and Oaxaca. You
Yucca Recurvifolia (syn: Yucca gloriosa var. recurvifolia) [YUK-uh Re-kurv-ih-FOH-lee-a] is a cultivar of Yucca Gloriosa and belongs to the Agavaceae family. It’s a succulent or cactus plant type native to
Dasylirion acrotrichum, [das-il-LIR-ee-on] [ak-roh-TRY-kee], comes from the Chihuahuan Desert in Mexico and the grass-like leaves can reach up to 40″ inches. The spiky plant has several common names, including: Bear
Yucca Baccata [YUK-uh] [BAK-ah-tuh] is a species of yucca belonging to the Asparagaceae plant family. It is a plant native to northern Mexico and the Southwestern United States. Baccata is
Agave vilmoriniana (a-GAH-vee vil-mor-in-ee-AY-nuh) is a succulent evergreen perennial agave plant native to Mexico. This succulent is a member of the Asparagaceae family. It is also known as Agave mayoensis. Most
Agave Victoriae Reginae (a-GAH-vee vik-TOR-ee-ay ree-JIN-ay-ee) is a succulent agave species belonging to the Agavaceae (Asparagaceae) family. This Mexican native can be found growing naturally in various locations throughout the
Yucca glauca pronounced (YUK-ah GLOK-ah), belongs to the Yucca plant genus (Agavoideae) and family Asparagaceae. It is a perennial evergreen plant, native to North America. The plant is found in
Yucca aloifolia [YUK-uh al-oh-ih-FOH-lee-uh] is found throughout the Southwest U.S. and parts of Mexico. It is often called a living sculpture due to the bold appearance of its foliage and