Cyanotis kewensis [Sy-an-NOH-tiss][Kew-EN-sis] is a trailing plant most often referred to as Teddy Bear Vine. It is known for its chocolate brown fuzzy leaves (hence its common name, Teddy Bear
Although the Ornithogalum caudatum [or-ni-THOG-al-um] [kaw-DAY-tum] is often called a Pregnant onion plant, it is not an onion. Instead, it’s part of the Liliaceae family. It’s referred to as a
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.