Calatheas: The Fabulous Foliage Houseplant
It’s all about the leaves (aka foliage) when you grow Calathea! Prized for its fabulous leaves painted in rich colors and interesting patterns, it’s hard to decide a favorite. That’s a good excuse to buy…
It’s all about the leaves (aka foliage) when you grow Calathea! Prized for its fabulous leaves painted in rich colors and interesting patterns, it’s hard to decide a favorite. That’s a good excuse to buy…
Fittonia argryoneura, commonly called Mosaic Plant, Nerve Plant or Fittonia, is an interesting, low-growing houseplant. Prized for its showy leaves with highly pronounced white, red or pink veins (coloration), Fittonia is a worthy addition in…
Think cool, think cyclamen! Cyclamen or Florist’s Cyclamen, formally known as Cyclamen persicum, provides long periods of indoor bloom during the cooler months of the year. Cyclamens, adored for their incredible flowers and interesting…
Indoor plants feeling the effects of the winter blues? Houseplants can respond to shorter, cooler days, and lower light intensity during the winter months. They do this by slowing down and producing less, if any,…
African Violet continues to be one of the most recognizable houseplants in the world. Thanks to incredible interest and breeding work done for many decades, we enjoy a wide range of flower colors, growth habits,…
Looking for an easy to grow and easy to enjoy houseplant? Peperomias, native to tropical forests and jungles in South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean, fit the bill with numerous varieties that offer interesting and…
Looking for something a little out-of-the-ordinary for indoor plant enjoyment? Aphelandra squarrosa, commonly known as Zebra Plant, is an interesting houseplant with white striped leaves. And if its showy leaves aren’t enough, a clear yellow…
Anthuriums grow in tropical areas around the world, with many being native to tropical rain forests. In recent years, plant collectors and breeders have gained an interest in this unusual group of plants. This translates…
Can you imagine Christmas without Poinsettias? For many, their annual appearance marks the beginning of the Holiday Season. And it’s no surprise; Poinsettias are hands down the most popular holiday plants. Reds, pinks, whites, yellows,…