All types of Dracaena plants grow in very similar conditions to survive and thrive. Dracaenas like: If any of these conditions are lacking, your Dracaena may suffer, including dracaena brown tips and
The Peperomia genus has many wonderful plants prized for their foliage, ranging from a lovely solid shade of green to a striped pattern that looks just like a watermelon. Peperomia
The common Spider Plant is a familiar, easy-to-grow houseplant hailing from South Africa. This hardy plant is available in several shades of green as well as several attractive variegated versions. If you
Spider plants are beautiful, easy-to-care-for houseplants that are popular for their ability to purify indoor air. These plants stand out for their long, cascading leaves that are variegated with white
Chlorophytum comosum (kloh-roh-FY-tum kom-OH-sum) is commonly called Spider Plant. It makes an excellent beginner plant because it tolerates all abuse except overwatering! In this article, we discuss the care of
Palm trees are generally fairly easy to care for plants. They shed a few spent, brown fronds in the normal growth process. If the yellowing, browning, and dropping of fronds
Prayer plants may not have the greatest blooms or a lot of variegation, but the unique design of their leaves has made these plants quite popular. Several plants bear the
Snake plants (Sansevieria) are succulent perennial members of the Asparagaceae family. Their native environment, tropical East Africa, thrives in great heat, low light, and low water settings. For this reason, they
Snake plants are a popular addition to any household. Still, a recent (poor) decision to reclassify it from Sansevieria to Dracaena has left longtime fans scratching their heads. It has
Creating philo cultivars has been quite the rage in recent decades, providing us with many spectacular new breeds. One of these is Philodendron (fil-oh-DEN-dron) ‘Rojo Congo,’ a cross between Philodendron
Aspidistra elatior, aka Cast Iron Plant, also called the bar room plant, is a hardy perennial foliage plant native to China that grows from rhizome roots. Now, you might ask,
Cast-iron plants are some of the hardiest houseplants out there, making aloe vera look accident-prone. The term applies to Aspidistra elatior (ass-pi-DIS-truh ee-LAY-tee-or), its cultivars, and a few select cast
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
For the most part, all Spider plant varieties or airplane plants are impervious to disease and pests. The main causes of problems are overwatering, poor drainage and excessive fertilizer treatment.
Pothos plants are incredibly easy house plants to grow and maintain. These indoor plants with trailing vines and heart-shaped leaves belong to the Araceae family. The scientific name of the
There are three things every spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum) enthusiast learns early on: This latter detail means frequent pruning may be necessary for your spider plant care. But… Read on
When it comes to repotting spider plants, the “when” and “if” rely heavily upon what you want out of it, although you should always aim to repot in spring. This article shares tips on repotting Chlorophytum.
Spider plants are one of the most popular indoor houseplants. But many are surprised to learn that Chlorophytum comosum is also excellent in outdoor settings as well. Get more details in this article and learn about growing spider plants outdoors.
Spider plants have been one of the most popular houseplants for decades. Known for their attractive appearance and ability to withstand a lot of neglect. However, as with all indoor
Chlorophytum comosum care (aka spider plant) is easy and low maintenance. Keep it simple. Spider plants also called airplane plants and prefer the soil to be not too wet nor
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
Dracaena fragrans known as “corn plant”, grown in many forms, usually multiple plants of staggered heights, hardy indoors when acclimated. Learn more on it’s care…
Dracaena Janet Craig has been popular for decades and an interior workhorse, frequently used as a stand alone floor plant indoors by plantscape professionals or mass planted in beds. It survives low light levels, grows best in filtered light. Click this article for tips on Dracaena Janet Craig care.
Does your peace lily have brown tips? That question is a popular one we receive daily. It usually goes something like the one below from Sandra. Question: I have brown
The Dracaena marginata is a member of the Dracaena family (Asparagaceae), a family that provides some of the most durable indoor foliage plants used indoors in offices, buildings, hotels, and malls but also as
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”
Dracaena [dra-SEE-nah] lemon lime belongs to Asparagaceae (the asparagus plant family) and is native to tropical Africa. One of the select types of Dracaena, the Lemon Lime plant, has stunning broad
We have updated this Majesty Palm care article to include expanded care information. There are a lot of great indoor houseplants available at your local nursery or garden center, I
Dracaena dermensis compacta [dras-SEE-nuh der-eh-MEN-siss kom-PAK-tuh] belongs to the Agavaceae (agave) family and originates in tropical Africa and Asia. Compacta is a slow-growing sport of Dracaena dermensis ‘Janet Craig.’ I remember
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
While running some errands recently, I noticed a Chlorophytum – “spider plant” in a hanging basket. From a distance, it looked great. Lots of foliage and “pups” hanging down. Looking