Most palms are associated with tall, towering plants ideal for hanging hammocks. However, many small palms, like the Chamaedorea Metallica, fit nicely indoors. We’ve already explored the Neanthe Bella palm,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
The Sansevieria Bantel’s Sensation is one of several varieties of snake plants, a taller, stalkier breed of succulent. Hailing from the tropical regions of West Africa, Bantel’s Sensation has gorgeous
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
Let’s talk about Chamaedorea Seifrizii, the indoor bamboo palm tree! For starters, it is NOT a bamboo plant. Chamaedorea seifrizii (kam-ee-DOR-ee-uh see-FRIDZ-ee-eye) is a member of the Arecaceae family hailing from forested
Kentia palm care comes with a rich history few indoor houseplants can claim. The upright “Kentia palm Howea Forsteriana” with its beautiful, arching, dark green leaves has graced the background
The starfish sansevieria looks like a snake plant that decided to fan out. NC State Extension describes it as having thick, shorter leaves that spread from the base like a
Mississippi State Extension calls Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Laurentii’ (san-se-VEER-ee-uh try-fask-ee-AH-tuh law-REN-tee-eye) a classic snake plant: tall, stiff, upright leaves banded in dark and light green and edged in golden yellow. It brightens a
Sansevieria ‘golden hahnii’ (pronounced HAHN-ee-ey) is a Sansevieria trifasciata (san-se-VEER-ee-uh try-fask-ee-AH-tuh) sport famous for its buttery yellow leaves accented with green stripes. Golden hahnii snake plant was patented in 1941
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
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 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
How Do You Care For Snake Plants? Sansevieria grows best in bright indirect light. Snake plants will grow outdoors in full sun or indoors in low-light areas. Sansevierias do not
It’s always nice to have plants in the house. The greenery adds color and comfort to any setting, but did you know that keeping bedroom plants is especially desirable? The
Rhapis excelsa, the Lady Palm, is grown in the garden and used indoors in a house or condo and in offices around the world. Rhapis adapts to a wide range
The Neanthe Bella Palm or botanically Chamaedorea elegans ‘Bella’ (kam-ee-DOR-ee-uh ELL-eh-ganz) is a small low-light interior palm and houseplant species. ‘Bella’ can adapt to just about any typical office or home interior. This small or “miniature”
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 (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’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
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
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
The English Ivy Hedera helix, care as a houseplant is not difficult for those just starting out or seasoned indoor plant veterans. English ivy the common name for Hedera helix is