How To Grow and Care For Milky Way Cast Iron Plants
When you think of a cast iron plant, chances are, Aspidistra elatior ( ee-LAY-tee-or) comes to mind). However, many cast iron plants are actually cultivars of other species. Such is
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Growing Dracaena Sanderiana: How To Care For Lucky Bamboo Plants
Lucky bamboo isn’t bamboo at all. It’s Dracaena sanderiana, a tropical shrub in the asparagus family (Asparagaceae), according to NC State Extension. The bamboo look comes from its slim, upright
Spider Plant Care: Growing The Chlorophytum Comosum [HOW TO]
Chlorophytum comosum (Spider Plant) is a favorite houseplant. It is practically foolproof for novice gardeners. These sturdy little houseplants are easy to care for and hard to kill! Yet, they
ZZ Plant Care Tips: Growing [GUIDE] To Zamioculcas Zamiifolia
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
Snake Plants: Sansevieria Are Now A Dracaena!
Many things cause plant lovers headaches, such as disease, infestations, and a plant refusing to bloom. But one ongoing problem creates more outrage and confusion than the others combined: Reclassification. Sometimes
Cast Iron Plant Care: How To Grow Aspidistra Elatior [GUIDE]
The Cast Iron Plant is the common name for Aspidistra elatior. The Aspidistra is an old-fashioned, tough house plant with leathery dark green leaves. Aspidistras are ideal indoor plants for cooler areas of your
Peperomia Varieties: Old Standbys | Rosettes | Bushy Uprights
Many peperomia varieties and types have become nearly indispensable foliage plants and stunning houseplants. For example, the “baby rubber plant” or “radiator plant” adapts itself to semi-sunny or shady locations
How To Grow and Care For Sansevieria Fernwood Mikado Snake Plants
Sansevieria Fernwood is an evergreen, relatively hardy, and perennial succulent snake plant that belongs to the family Asparagaceae. The fernwood plant has a unique stem with tiger stripes patterns with
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
25+ Popular Types of Snake Plants (Sansevieria, Mother-in-Laws Tongue)
Sansevieria (san-se-VEER-ee-uh) or Snake Plants are also commonly called Mother-In-Law’s Tongue or Viper’s Bowstring Hemp. The genus name is in honor of Italian Prince Raimond de Sansgrio de Sanseviero who
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,
How To Grow And Care For Snake Plant Sansevieria Black Gold
Sansevieria Black Gold is a succulent plant and a member of the agave or Agavaceae family of plants. This plant hails from India and Africa, where elephants consider it to
17 Best Bathroom Plants, How To Use, How To Choose, No Light or Upright
There are lots of good reasons to have indoor plants, even plants in the bathroom. They are beautiful and uplifting to look at and be around, and they serve a
Sansevieria Boncel Care: Growing The Boncel Snake Plant
Sansevieria boncel is a unique-looking and is easy care cultivar of the Sansevieria cylindrica snake plant. With its thick, tube-like appendages, this tough plant can bring a new and unique
Jessenia Pothos Care: Growing The Limey Green Pothos
Pothos plants are a popular houseplants. The scientific name is Epipremnum aureum, [ep-ih-PREM-num AW-re-um] which means “golden flower on the tree stump.” The Jessenia Pothos variety a sport of Marble
How To Grow And Care For Golden Pothos
Epipremnum aureum (ep-ih-PREM-num AW-re-um) is also known as: Variegated Philodendron Golden Pothos Pothos Vine Devil’s Ivy This perennial tropical member of the Araceae family hails from the Solomon Islands, Southeast
Marble Queen Pothos: Growing and Care
The Marble Queen Pothos is a low maintenance plant belonging to the hardy pothos family (Epipremnum aureum). Pothos are famous for their tender leathery leaves, vibrant green color, and undemanding
Growing Cebu Blue Pothos: How To Care For Epipremnum Pinnatum
Cebu Blue Pothos aka Epipremnum pinnatum (ep-ih-PREM-num pin-NAY-tum) is an interesting Pothos variety. It features shiny, silver/blue leaves that exhibit a slight sheen under just the right light. This evergreen
Sansevieria Masoniana Care: Growing Whale Fin Snake Plant
The whale fin snake plant (Sansevieria masoniana, also sold as the shark fin snake plant) is a snake plant with a look all its own: huge, paddle-shaped leaves that resemble
Growing Ctenanthe Burle-Marxii: How To Care For Calathea Fishbone Plants
Featuring striking, striped foliage, Ctenanthe Burle-Marxii [ten-AN-thee] is an interesting houseplant and perfect for rooms without direct sun. As evergreen perennials, the leaves remain on display throughout the year. It is part
Pothos Varieties: 10 Popular Types of Pothos For Your Home
Epipremnum aureum (ep-ih-PREM-num AW-re-um) is also known by the common name as Pothos. The Pothos plant, whose botanical name means “Golden Flower on the Tree Stump” is a hardy, popular houseplant
Curly Spider Plant Care | Chlorophytum Comosum Bonnie
Most of us know Chlorophytum comosum (kloh-roh-FY-tum kom-OH-sum) as the spider plant. The Curly Spider plant or Chlorophytum Bonnie is a compact variety with curly, swirly leaves. The Curly Spider
Sansevieria Samurai Care: How To Grow Dwarf Ehrenbergii Snake Plants
Want a snake plant small enough for a windowsill, a desk or a bookshelf? Meet the Samurai Dwarf, formerly listed as Sansevieria ehrenbergii ‘Samurai Dwarf’ and often just called Sansevieria
Who Benefits Most from Having a Sansevieria Moonshine Snake Plant?
Who gets the most out of a Moonshine snake plant, you or your pets? You do. This pale, silvery beauty is an easy houseplant for people, and a poor snack
Dieffenbachia Plant: How To Grow And Care For The Dumb Cane
Dieffenbachia plant pronounced (deef-en-BOK-ee-uh), also known as the “Dumb Cane,” makes an excellent tropical houseplant. “Dieffs” tolerance of shade makes them a good plant to begin learning the basics of indoor
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 use, its heart-shaped, dark green
Sansevieria Zeylanica: How To Grow and Care For Zeylanica Snake Plant
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.
Sansevieria Cylindrica Care: Growing The African Spear Snake Plant (Dracaena Angolensis)
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
Bird Nest Fern Plant: Growing And Care Of Asplenium Nidus
The birds nest fern the common name for Asplenium Nidus (As-ple-nium nidus) is an epiphytic fern species. Despite harboring large glossy fronds, the Asplenium is a fern belonging to the
Dracaena Compacta Care: Tips On Growing The Dwarf Dracaena
Dracaena compacta is the dwarf, tightly packed form of the Janet Craig dracaena. Its short, glossy, dark green leaves crowd along slow-growing stems, which gives it a neat, upright look
Sansevieria Hahnii: Bird’s Nest Snake Plant Growing and Care
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
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
Peace Lily Care: HOW TO Plant Growing Guide
Peace Lily care questions, we get all kinds of questions on the care of this tropical plant. The plant is known botanically as Spathiphyllum and comes in many sizes, with lots
Sansevieria Black Coral: Growing Black Coral Snake Plant
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
Growing Orchids Indoors: Tips On Care Of Orchid Plants Indoors
Orchids are popular! At one time indoor orchids were a specialty item found only at the florist shop and orchid nurseries. Today, the orchid is mainstream. Over the last few