African Violet Houseplant Be Different
For those who may yearn to grow house plants a bit differently from those of their friends and neighbors, growing African violet plants provide a splendid opportunity, as there are
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Growing Syngonium/Nephthytis White Butterfly: How To Care For Syngonium Podophyllum
Syngonium podophyllum (sin-GO-nee-um po-do-FIL-um) is a popular houseplant, commonly referred to as an Arrowhead plant. It’s a low-maintenance tropical plant suitable for gardeners or plant lovers at any level. The
Growing African Milk Tree: How To Care For Euphorbia Trigonia
Euphorbia trigonia, also known as African milk bush, is a succulent plant native to Africa. It is a member of the Euphorbiaceae family and is closely related to Euphorbia ingens.
How To Care For African Violets In Summer
Now it’s time to decide which plants shall go outdoors for their summer vacation, and we begin to wonder if African violets would appreciate this treatment. It has been successfully
Growing Erica Gracilis Plants: How To Care For Cape Heath
Erica gracilis is a heath shrub native to Europe, the Mediterranean, and South Africa. It is often confused with its flowering cousin, Heather, due to its similar appearance and named
How To Grow and Care For Pellionia Plants The Polynesian Ivy
Pellionia (pell-ee-OH-nee-uh) houseplants, part of the Urticaceae family, are sometimes known as trailing watermelon begonias. The beautiful leaves and trailing habits of Pellonia houseplants are the main reasons for their
Growing Peperomia Obtusifolia: How To Care For The Baby Rubber Plant
The peperomia obtusifolia (pep-eh-ROH-mee-ah ob-too-sih-FOH-lee-ah) is a plant native to South America, along with the Caribbean and Florida. It grows on forest floors, enjoying the humidity and tropical environment. Also
Indoor Azalea Care: How To Grow Azaleas Indoors
Florists’ azaleas or Rhododendron (Azalea) “Chimes” are small plants that grow 5” to 8” inches tall and offer beautifully lush blooms in colors like pink, lavender, red, white, and peach.
Growing Aphelandra Squarrosa: How To Care For The Zebra Plant
The aphelandra squarrose (af-el-an-druh squar-rose) is a popular subtropical houseplant that produces glossy dark green leaves and white veins. When in bloom, zebra plants grow yellow and orange flowers that
Growing Calathea Plants: How To Care For Prayer Plants
The calathea plant (ka-lush-thee-uh) is a tropical plant known for its leaf movements and patterns. Calatheas are part of the Marantaceae (mar-an-ta-ce-ae) family and are of the Calathea genus. Calatheas