The wax plant Hoya carnosa [HOY-ah karn-OH-suh] has been a favorite houseplant for decades. Many of us remember seeing the “Hoya” in their grandmother’s kitchen. Over time cuttings passed through families
The Zanzibar Gem plant or Zamioculcas zamiifolia comes from Africa. It seems to thrive in rough growing conditions as those found in Tanzania and Zanzibar. Although it’s been around for
The common Aloe Vera plant (Aloe barbadensis miller) has been valued for its healing sap since ancient times. There are over 300 different types of aloe in a wide variety
The Kentia palm (Howea forsteriana) is a beautiful, popular dark-green feather-leaved palm plant for homes, offices, restaurants, malls and many other challenging, high traffic settings. This good-looking, elegant plant is