The Spineless Yucca, sometimes known as Yucca elephantipes, but botanically known as Yucca gigantea, makes a great statement in any home, though it’s more commonly grown as an outdoor plant. It’s not difficult to care for indoors, but there are a few things that you should keep in mind to get the best out of this plant, as well as … Read More
Peperomia scandens, sometimes known as False Philodendron, Peperomia nitida, or Cupid Peperomia, is perfect for hanging pots, as it grows quickly and produces long vines that can reach 5 feet! It features beautiful lime green leaves on pinkish stems, and it’s also available in a variegated form that has cream, gold, and green hues. Interested in growing your own Peperomia … Read More
All Calathea plants are beautiful, but there is something special about the particularly rare ones, such as Calathea vittata. While Calathea vittata is not a beginner plant by any means, the extra care you might need to take to keep this plant happy is very much worth it, as it is one of the most striking plants within the genus. … Read More
Lavandula angustifolia, better known as English Lavender, is a wonderful herbaceous perennial that graces many gardens across the world. It’s not hard to see why, as it produces fabulous purple flowers, attracting all sorts of beneficial pollinators to your garden, it smells amazing and produces a somewhat calming effect, and you can use the dried leaves for all sorts of … Read More
Peperomia orba is a relatively undemanding plant that makes a big statement in any room. It also helps that it stays fairly compact, making it perfect for smaller rooms, or, if you have a big plant collection, just one more won’t make that much difference, especially if it’s Peperomia orba. This plant features cheery green teardrop-shaped foliage and will branch … Read More
Sometimes known as the Oak Leaf Philodendron, Philodendron pedatum is a striking aroid grown across the world as a coveted houseplant for its unusual leaves. As the common name suggests, the leaves feature large lobes as they mature, though they start with oblong leaves, the foliage soon splits, creating a striking jungle vibe in any room. Interested in growing your … Read More
The one downside to growing Alocasia plants is that you can’t propagate them via stem cuttings or leaf cuttings, which, in a perfect world, would create a houseplant jungle of Alocasias in no time. But that doesn’t mean to say that growing new Alocasias through propagation is impossible, you just have to do it a little differently. The best way … Read More
Hypoestes plants, also known as Polka Dot Plants, are stunning, with their foliage featuring an array of rich colors, including baby pink, deep rose, white, and crimson. But they can get leggy even in good light conditions, to the point where the branches get so long that they start to bend under their weight. If left for too long, your … Read More
One of the most elegant palms you can grow indoors or outdoors, the Majesty Palm, also known botanically as Ravenea rivularis, is a fabulous plant with long fronds that will soften any space. But it is a slow-growing plant, and if you’re not the most patient person, you may want to start off growing an older specimen to skip some … Read More
If you like your houseplants with luxurious leaves that look like they are made of velvet, you can’t go wrong with Philodendron micans. This is a gorgeous trailing plant with heart-shaped leaves that seem to shimmer in certain lights, and it’s not a demanding plant, provided that you give it the right balance in terms of the different care elements. … Read More
