The Strawberry Begonia, botanically known as Saxifraga stolonifera, is a perfect plant for beginners and experienced houseplant collectors alike. It’s lovely and doesn’t need a lot of care to keep it healthy. It also helps that you can propagate it readily, making many more Begonias from just one plant! Not sure if this plant will survive in your home? Here’s … Read More
Caladiums are some of the most striking, cheery foliage plants you can grow indoors or outdoors. These plants hail from tropical parts of South America and Central America, but they’re grown all over the world, and it’s not difficult to guess why! Depending on where you live, they can be a little challenging but easy enough with a few adjustments, … Read More
One of the lesser-known relatives of Tradescantia zebrina that you should consider adding to your houseplant collection is Geogenanthus ciliatus or the Geo Plant. While this plant is difficult to pronounce, it’s fairly easy to look after, especially in a terrarium, and the hardest part you’ll have to deal with is finding the plant, as it is quite rare in … Read More
Sometimes known as the Dragon Tail Plant, Rhaphidophora decursiva is a beautiful plant that will stand out in any houseplant collection, with its lush leaves and lovely fenestrations. It also helps that this plant isn’t complicated to look after, as long as you know what it needs. Interested in knowing more about Rhaphidophora decursiva? Want to know if it will … Read More
Certain plant species such as Peperomia happen to be easy to propagate and easy to care for, so why wouldn’t you want more of them? Peperomia plants are a breeze to look after, and propagating these beautiful plants only takes a couple of minutes to start the process. It also helps that you can use these methods when the mother … Read More
Rhaphidophora hayi is a beautiful plant with an unusual ‘shingling’ growth habit, where it climbs up surfaces in a zig-zag pattern, and makes a fascinating display in any home. It also looks perfect scrambling up terrarium walls, creating a natural backdrop to what otherwise might be a bare surface. You might assume that this plant is complicated to care for, … Read More
Hailing from the tropical and subtropical parts of North and Central America, The Devil’s Backbone Plant, also known botanically as Euphorbia tithymaloides, is a striking plant worthy of any collection. It has an unusual appearance and suits its name, as the thorny look of the plant means it resembles a spinal column! It’s very low-maintenance which makes it a great … Read More
The Autograph Tree, also known as Clusia rosea, is a striking plant that can be grown indoors, or outdoors all year round if you live in USDA zones 11 to 12. This species is one of the most eye-catching, neat foliage houseplants around. The common name comes from the way you can scratch words or patterns into the thick leaves! … Read More
Philodendron White Knight is a striking plant that isn’t too difficult to care for, but you may struggle to get hold of an established plant without paying an arm and a leg for one. This gorgeous variety isn’t a starter Philodendron thanks to its high price tag and variegation that makes its care regime a little more complicated, but it’s … Read More
Heart Leaf Philodendrons are striking plants that look good in any home, but one of the lesser-known varieties that deserves your attention is Philodendron Lemon Lime. It’s beautiful enough that it will stand the test of time in even the most discerning of houseplant collections, but it is also fairly simple to care for, making it a good starter plant … Read More
