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
Philodendrons are very forgiving houseplants and easy for almost anyone to grow. If you treat them well, they’ll thrive easily. If you don’t, they still often do pretty well. Overwatering
Kalanchoe tomentosa is also known as the Kalanchoe Panda Plant, Donkey Ears, or Pussy Ears because of its fuzzy gray-green leaves with attractive purplish-brown tips. This pretty succulent plant does
Not all popular indoor plants come from Central and South America, even though it often seems that way. A perfect example is the West-African fiddle-leaf fig (Ficus lyrata), which can
The ponytail palm (Beaucarnea recurvata) is an unusual plant from the eastern portions of Mexico that can reach an outdoor height of 15’ feet and live for as long as
Sometimes, the plants we think we know surprise us in unexpected ways. Such is the unfortunate case with the Indian rubber tree (Ficus elastica) regarding watering. Despite a closer resemblance
Do you have an overwatered Prayer Plant? Maranta leuconeura is a popular houseplant originating in the Central and South American rainforests. It is an understory plant needing protection from the
There are eleven species in the genus Plumeria, a member of the Apocynaceae or dogbane family of plants. These small trees or shrubs hail from Tropical America and have naturalized
Having problems with an overwatered Bird Of Paradise? There are five species of Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia sp.) These members of the Strelitziaceae family of plants come from southern Africa
Hoya carnosa (HOY-a kar-NO-suh) is a vining member of the Apocynaceae family of plants. This tropical houseplant, commonly known as Honey Plant or Wax Plant, hails from Asian settings such
Gardenia jasminoides (gar-DEEN-ya jaz-min-OY-deez) is a high-maintenance member of the Rubiaceae family of plants. This evergreen shrub has shiny green leaves and produces richly fragrant, showy white flowers. It takes
Hydrangeas are a highly popular genus of flowering plants famous for large, fluffy blooms. Some species can be grown as far north as USDA hardiness zone 3. It’s also an
Plants often gain their nicknames based on their appearance, and one of the most appropriate of these is Ceropegia woodii, commonly known as the string of hearts plant. The plant
When buying houseplants, some people go for plants with huge leaves or a climbing habit, but others prefer plants with tiny leaves and growth habits. Peperomias are a great example
Fiddle leaf figs (Ficus lyrata) are some of the more popular indoor fig plants due to their leaf shape. However, these relatively easy to care for plants have a few
Monsteras are quite popular due to their fenestrations, which give the leaves an appearance, not unlike Swiss cheese. However, while the fenestrations are attractive, they make the foliage more fragile.
Agave plants, the perfect plant for places with rare rainfall. Despite needing little attention, it has gained a lot of attention in recent years. Not only are these plants a
There is an old saying that it’s impossible to kill an aloe plant, especially aloe vera. However, although the sheer amount of abuse aloe plants can take, one thing can
Sometimes the botanical world can be compared to politics – making decisions, then being surprised at the predictable results. One of the best examples of this is the snake plant,
Peace lilies are a highly popular houseplant, both for their foliage and flowers. These plants don’t require a huge amount of maintenance and are relatively resistant to pests and disease
Pothos plants are some of the more common houseplants raised for their foliage. While the genus Pothos (POH-thos) contains around 50 different species, the plant most Americans associate with pothos