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,
The common name “Lucky Bamboo Plant” really isn’t bamboo, even though it may resemble one. It actually comes from the Dracaena family and is the species Dracaena sanderiana. It also
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 plant aka sansevieria gets its name from its eye-catching fan-shaped light green foliage. The shape of this indoor star fish plant has thick, striped leaves extending in a fan
Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Laurentii’ (san-se-VEER-ee-uh try-fask-ee-AH-tuh law-REN-tee-eye) is the most often sold Sansevieria plant variety. The plants’ genus name, Sansevieria, honors the Spanish Prince Raimond de Sansgrio de Sanseviero. He was
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 Sansevieria masoniana is a type of snake plant called the shark fin or whale fin Sansevieria. This luscious beauty is not always the easiest plant to find. Its enormous
When you think of the Asparagaceae family, you likely picture asparagus immediately. But did you know about its relative Sansevieria ehrenbergii from Africa? Ehrenbergii is known as Samurai dwarf and
Who benefits most from having a Moonshine Sansevieria – people or pets? I would have to say, people. Let’s get into some details. Sansevieria moonshine [san-se-VEER-ee-uh, moon-shine] is a cultivar of
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, widely known by the common name of Ceylon bowstring hemp or simply bowstring hemp, is an evergreen perennial species of the Sansevieria plant genus from the Asparagaceae family.
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 and commonly referred to as
Bird’s nest snake plant – Sansevieria hahnii (san-se-VEER-ee-uh HAHN-ee-eye) is one of over 70 different species falling under the heading snake plant. Hahnii is a sport or cultivar of the Sansevieria trifasciata Laurentii plant
Sansevieria Black Coral is a variety of Sansevieria trifasciata [san-se-VEER-ee-uh, try-fask-ee-AH-tuh]. This plant is commonly called: Most of these common names come from tall, thick leaves featuring dark green with light green markings.
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