Few plants are as difficult to kill as those famously known as cast iron plants. Originating from Taiwan and southern Japan, these herbaceous perennials are best known for a single
The Verbenaceae family has a wide range of flowering plants that are home and garden staples in landscaping. Beyond the namesake verbenas, there are also genera such as Lantana (lan-TAN-a)
Beautiful and deadly are two words commonly associated with Brugmansias (broog-MAN-zee-ah), also known as angel’s trumpet. While extinct in the wild, the seven species and three variants have become highly
Chances are, the geranium plants in your garden are actually pelargoniums, a group of plants originally in the same genus as geraniums. More on different types of Geraniums. But that’s
When you want to confuse a garden enthusiast, start talking about propagation and the genus Geranium by referring to the plants simply as “geraniums”. Despite being the namesake of all
There are several popular houseplants that have stolen the names of unrelated genera. The most infamous of these is Epipremnum aureum (masquerading as pothos), but another infamous imposter is Codiaeum
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
Indoor palm trees have been popular as houseplants for many centuries. They have continued to be popular because many species adapt very well to indoor life. In this article, we
For many, seeing a thick mass of English ivy creeping up the side of a brick home is a thing of beauty. However, true ivy plants (the genus Hedera) can
Some plants are best represented by one or two species, or (in the case of pothos) a plant that isn’t even part of the genus. When it comes to the
Bougainvillea is a subtropical and tropical type of plant. Bougainvilleas are winter hardy in USDA hardiness zones 9 and higher, but you can keep these plants indoors during the winter
Perhaps no other perennial flower has captivated the world as much as the rose. These plants have been the subject of countless cultivars over the years. From the crimson red
Aglaonema (ag-lay-oh-NEE-muh) is a genus of plants you’ve likely seen multiple times. They are very popular houseplants. They are best known collectively as Chinese evergreens. There are between 21 and
Monsteras are among the most beautiful choices for an indoor plant if you don’t mind them rarely flowering. The many species, cultivars, and hybrids of Monstera provide an array of
Anthurium clarinervium was first documented in 1952 in southeastern Mexico by botanist Eizi Matuda. The specific epithet, clarinervium, means veined or nerved and references the deep, contrasting vein patterns on
Anthuriums are tropical plants and a massive genus of perennials hailing from the Araceae family, estimated to have over 1,000 individual species. With such a big family tree, it should
Succulents are becoming increasingly popular, and the Echeveria plants (ech-eh-VER-ee-a) genus is among the most desired. These members of the Crassulaceae family are native throughout Mexico and Central America but
Nature is great at adapting, but sometimes a little human ingenuity is needed to take an already great plant and make it better. Kleim’s Hardy Gardenia is one example. The
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
Some plants invite debate among botanical circles regarding their classification. Few are as controversial as Chlorophytum amaniense (kloh-roh-FY-tum a-ma-nee-enn-sei). This plant, a relative of the Chlorophytum spider plant, is more
Allamanda isn’t the most common shrub out there, but those who own one wouldn’t have it any other way. Perhaps these plants would become a household name if more people
Of the many vining plants out there, bougainvillea is one of the most pleasant and puts on a vibrant flower display of color. The Bougainvillea plant is so popular that
Are the leaves on your Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema) turning yellow and don’t know why? In this article we share 5 reasons for yellowing leaves along with some remedies.
The spider plant is one of the easiest houseplants to grow and propagate. They are almost foolproof. This houseplant handles neglect well and grows in a wide range of lighting. Click on this article to learn more on how to propagate spider plants.
So you have a fly problem, now you want to get rid of flies in potted plants. It can seem unusual at first, but it’s a common problem for many
Hostas are one of the most beautiful plants for gardens and landscaping. Why is it important to learn ways to reduce shock when transplanting Hostas? The Hostas’ natural ability to
Money Trees are beautiful plants known to symbolize wealth and good fortune. While these plants are generally easy to maintain with few pest risks, money tree leaves turning yellow is
Spathiphyllum (peace lily plant) is a popular and attractive indoor plant. It does well in low light settings. Depending on the variety plants can grow up to four feet high
Gazania rigens (aka: Gazania splendens) pronounced (gah-zay’ni-ah) is a pretty, South African native and a member of the daisy family (Asteraceae). It is often called the “Treasure Flower”, “African Daisy”, or simply
Do you want to add some color and texture to your house with indoor plants, but don’t have a lot of time to care for them? Have you been trying
Leucothoe Axillaris (loo-KOH-thoh-ee, ax-ILL-ar-iss) is an evergreen shrub and belongs to the Ericaceae family along with Calluna Vulgaris. The broadleaf evergreen is indigenous to the eastern U.S. and is widely
The fun of growing vegetables, flowers, shrubs and trees from seeds and cuttings is so rewarding. But, plant transplant shock loss can take all the fun out when plants don’t grow
Like most other plants, transplanting is critical to the healthy growth of a cannabis plant. But, for most gardeners, this is also the trickiest part of growing cannabis, or any
Transplant shock is typical when moving plants from a small container to a bigger one, from the greenhouse to the outdoors or transplanting into the garden for plants to wilt.
Do you want a rich, vibrant garden? This super collection of five items can supercharge your soil and improve garden growth. The solution may be hiding in your kitchen! Discover
Did you know using Epsom salt for plants can help with overall garden health? Epsom salts can go a long way toward helping plants make better use of the nutrients
Straw bale gardening has been growing in popularity. It’s a unique way to garden that honestly, some people swear to… and others swear at. You’ll have to make up your
Jiffy peat pots have been a handy standby for gardeners for many, many decades. What is a peat pot? They are biodegradable planting pots made from peat moss that has
If you have grown tomatoes you’ve experienced “tomato cracks” which is one of the many tomato problems you’ll encounter. Sometimes called “growth cracks” and usually associated with excessive watering, rainy
Question: I am moving in cold weather in about 2 weeks to Wisconsin from Michigan. It’s about a 2 hour drive. How can I best protect my plants during this