Ctenanthe lubbersiana (te-NANTH-ee lub-er-see-AH-nuh) is an evergreen perennial native to Brazil. It’s a fast-growing tropical plant cultivated for its attractive leaves. While many people buy this plant as an ornamental piece, it is also suitable for cleaning the air inside your home. This foliage plant is perfect if you wish to have fresh air indoors. … Read more
Calathea zebrina (ka-la-THEE-uh ze-BRY-nuh) is a beautiful green plant perfect for living rooms or conservatories. Calathea plants have about 100 species, of which the zebrina is one. It is an evergreen perennial in the Marantaceae family. The plant needs high humidity, making it somewhat challenging to own as a novice gardener. Native to parts of … 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