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 climbing plant starts small but is fast-growing, and its stems can reach 6′ feet. One of the fantastic things about the Arrowhead plant is that … Read more
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. The plant is characterized by its triangular-shaped leaves and greenish-yellow flowers. It can grow up to 3′ feet tall and 2′ feet wide. Euphorbia trigonia … Read more
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 carried out by some people, usually with the pots sunk to their rims in fairly deep shade. However, it will be necessary to see that … Read more
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 for the pink bell-like blooms. Heaths and Heathers share similarities, but some differences will help you tell them apart. The two varieties are called Callunas … Read more
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 popularity. Alphonse Odet Pellion (1796-1868) is honored with the genus name. Pellion, an artist and naval draughtsman, served as a midshipman during a three-year scientific … Read more
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 known as the baby rubber plant, the peperomia obtusifolia is a perennial flowing plant of the Peperomia genus in the Piperaceae family. The baby rubber … Read more
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. Azaleas as outdoor shrubs are popular throughout the southern United States but are a favorite indoor house plant commonly sold in small pots by florists … Read more
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 can stretch up to 4″ inches. The zebra plant is part of a large plant family known as the Acanthaceae family. The family originates from … Read more
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 make for stunning house plants because of their brushstroke-like patterned leaves and their pet-friendly nature. Calatheas foliage usually is red on the underside, and the … Read more
If you’re looking for a plant that is easy to care for and thrives in just about any environment, look no further than Tradescantia albiflora. Commonly known as the Wandering Jew or spiderwort, this plant is native to South and Central America. It is a member of the Commelinaceae family and is closely related to … Read more