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
Grape Ivy, formerly known as Cissus rhombifolia, is a member of the grape family but with a shape similar to other ivy ornamental plants. The species is now called Cissus Alata (SIS-us a-LAY-tuh). “Cissus” from the Greek word “kissos,” means “ivy,” and “alata” means “winged” in Latin. Each core leaflet is surrounded by smaller leaflets … Read more
Monstera Adansonii (adan-so-knee-eye) is a tropical plant of the Monstera genus and the (arum) Araceae family. This polished vine can be found in most of the tropical regions of the Americas. It is also known as Monstera Fredrichstalii (Mon-ster-uh, Free-dreech-sta-li). The Monstera genus is a family of flowering plants. The name derives from the Latin … Read more
Peperomia polybotrya [pep-er-ROH-mee-uh pol-ly-BOT-ree-uh] is a herbaceous, compact evergreen in the peperomia genus. The peperomia genus has over 1,000 species, with the peperomia polybotrya just one of them. Peperomia means “resembling pepper,” and polybotrya means “many,” which is fitting since the family is Piperaceae, the pepper family. Native to the tropical regions of South America, … Read more
Tradescantia sillamontana (trad-es-KAN-tee-uh see-yuh-MON-tah-nuh) is a species of the genus Tradescantia. This species is one of the most beautiful and succulent of the entire genus. This species used to be called Tradescantia pexata, so some gardeners use the names interchangeably. In the Commelinaceae family, the tradescantia sillamontana is native to Mexico, specifically the drier regions. … Read more
Senecio rowleyanus (ro-lee-AH-nus), often called String-of-pearls, is a spreading, perennial, succulent vine endemic to southwest Africa’s arid regions. String-of-pearls is a member of the Asteraceae family, consisting of daisies. Senecio rowleyanus is also synonymous with Curio rowleyanus. In its native habitat, the plant grows vine-like, creeping and crawling along the ground and forming roots wherever … Read more