Ficus benjamina is an elegant tropical tree native to Asia and Australia. In nature it can grow upwards of 100 feet tall. It naturalizes easily in tropical climates and sometimes is invasive as a landscape tree. The Benjamin Fig has large roots that can cause trouble in city yards and street landscapes. If you live …
Arrowhead plants (Syngonium Podophyllum) are an aroid native to central and South America. This vine, like so many other tropical aroids, is an easy care epiphyte. It crawls, creeps and climbs about in its natural habitat with long arial roots. As a houseplant, It does well in group plantings. It also thrives as a hanging …
The Variegated Burle Marx is rising in popularity among plant enthusiasts. This beautiful plant has long leaves with variegation running throughout. The Burle Marx plant was first discovered by famed landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx. He was known for designing parks and gardens. He was very passionate about using native plants in his architectural designs. …
The String of pearls vine creates an interesting, elegant lacy effect as it cascades prettily over the sides of your planter. String of pearls care is very easy. We give you all the tips you need to maintain a healthy plant. The Rosary string of beads is great for hanging baskets or a shelf plant. …
Stromanthe Triostar is an outstandingly beautiful plant with vibrant leaf colorations. With good care this plant will provide a stunning living focal point in your home for years. The long narrow textured leaves of the triostar stromanthe plant has interesting variegations in green, pink and white. Its a cheerful and exciting color combination. Stromanthe triostar …
The Aloe Plant is one of the most popular houseplants. This plant has upright thick green leaves that hold thick aloe vera plant gel. Aloe Vera gel from the plant leaves is often used to care for scrapes and burns. Lots of healing skin care products contain soothing Aloe Vera gel. This makes Aloe plants …
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. They also look great on a table for a colorful living centerpiece. There are SO many kinds of peperomia varieties to choose from. Some Caperata varieties sport deeply textured heart shaped leaves. The Caperata Rosso has …
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 …
