The Hens and Chicks Plant (Sempervivum tectorum) has MANY other names. This adorable evergreen flowering succulent has a long and rich history with humans. Humans have loved and grown various kinds of hens and chicks plants for thousands of years. Historically, it’s known as the common houseleek. Other colorful terms for it are St. George’s Beard, …
The Dwarf Umbrella Tree (Schefflera arboricola) is a lovely, hardy tropical bush or small tree. It’s easy to care for. The umbrella plant is forgiving of neglect and poor growing conditions. It makes an interesting addition to well lighted areas in your home or office. Our plant profile and care guide will teach you how …
Exotic and elegant Anthurium plants catch the eye. The flashy and colorful spathes with heart shaped leaves will steal your heart. Anthuriums make beautiful potted houseplants. They also work well as patio plants and lovely ornamentals in your tropical garden. Anthuriums are commonly known as painters palette, flamingo flower or Laceleaf. There are over 1000 …
The Baby Tears plant with its frothy growth makes a cute indoor plant or outdoor ornamental. Baby tears have small leaves that grow in clusters of long strings. This creates a densely textured and interesting plant that is at home in fairy gardens, terrariums or plant pots of all sorts. Baby Tears Plants come in …
The Elephant Ear plant makes a large stunning statement plant indoors or outdoors. Elephant Ears plants are lush tropical bushes that are found in three different genus. The Elephant ears in Colocasia and Alocasia genus are native to Southern Asia, Malaysia, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Elephant Ear from Xanthosoma genus are actually native to the tropical …
