Jewel Orchids offer a very attractive but wildly different variety of Orchid for the houseplant hobbyist. This jewel variety, the Macodes petola, has stunning foliage and low growing habits. All Jewel orchids are terrestrial orchids rather than an epiphyte like Phalaenopsis. They are native to Southeast Asia. Since these plants are good herbal stimulants they …
Peperomia Caperata are small easy care houseplants. These little cuties make the perfect plant for a nook or shelf. Or, set them on a table for a colorful living centerpiece. Some Caperata varieties sport deeply textured heart shaped leaves. Conversely, the Caperata Rosso has thin strong shiny leaves with INTENSELY contrasting leaf colors. It’s quite …
The Monstera Deliciosa is very popular among houseplant enthusiasts. This plant grows with large green fenestrated leaves. This plant is a lot of fun to care for and is a stunning addition to any houseplant collection. Monstera Deliciosa (also known as The Swiss Cheese Plant) grows native in Central America. This plant has been transported …
The Monstera Lechleriana is a large leafed, climbing monstera with lots of beautiful leaf fenestrations. The Lechleriana is one of the larger monstera. Expect this beauty to take a substantial piece of your room. And it loves to climb. High ceilings and a proper pole or wall with a trellis are perfect for this plant …
Hoya Bella is a beautiful flowering epiphytic vine. It grows long narrow waxy leaves and has sweet smelling flowers. This semi succulent plant loves the light. It grows best with Bright direct light or strong bright indirect light. It is also commonly labeled as the wax plant and Porcelain plant in shops. The Bella is …
The Sansevieria Moonshine plant is a large silver leafed plant with gorgeous upright broad leaves. This plant is fairly simple to take care of and makes a stunning statement piece. This plant is native to West Africa where the climate is mostly hot and dry for a good part of the year with occasional monsoon …
Alocasia dragon scale has deeply textured leaves with Dragon Scale like markings. It definitely has a dramatic and prehistoric look. Read our Alocasia Dragon Scale Care guide at the bottom of this post to learn all about how to care for this Alocasia plant. The Dragon Scale, like other Alocasias is considered somewhat rare and …
Whiteflies on plants are common garden, greenhouse and houseplant pests. These plant sucking insects are closely related to aphids, mealybugs and scale. Learn How to get rid of whiteflies in this post. These are not true flies. However they do fly a small distance. If you knock a plant heavily infested with whitefly you will …
The Philodendron Micans plant is a stunning houseplant with heart shaped dark green leaves with a velvety finish. This plant is easy to care for and makes a great plant for beginners. I have both the Philodendron Brasil and the Heartleaf Philodendron. They are very similar plants in the growth pattern and care needs. The …
Alocasia Regal Shield makes a stand out focal point for a large, well lighted area of your home. This show stopper can also live happily on a summer patio with bright INDIRECT light. The regal shield plant is commonly known as Elephant Ear due to its large leaves. However, don’t confuse it with the Gigantic …
Alocasia Black Velvet is one of the smaller Jewel Alocasias. The dark dramatic, velvet textured leaves have a purple underside and strong white veining. It makes a statement on your houseplant shelf or tabletop. They are considerably smaller than the ginormous Alocasia Elephant Ears that grow large enough to engulf a whole corner of your …