Anthurium are a must-have in home gardens for so many reasons. Some of them filter the air, while others have exotic foliage and beautiful flowers. Pendens Anthuriums are best grown in hanging baskets where their strappy, long leaves will trail downward and create a waterfall effect. The leaves have a matte or semi-glossed appearance with …
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Anthurium Waterburyanum is endemic to Ecuador. This Anthurium has long velvety leaves and is mostly grown because of this feature. This plant grows best in hardiness zones ten or higher. Anthurium Waterburyanum is not the official name for this plant. It was named Anthurium “Waterburyanum” after the original collector of this plant named Bette Waterburyanum. …
The vigorous climber Philodendron erubescens has long, slender shiny green leaves with red accents. It is also called the red-leaf Philodendron, according to Clemson University. The petioles, midribs, and veins are red. It produces aerial roots that hold onto other plants and moss poles. Compared to the Pink Princess Philodendron and its pink variegation, the erubescens …
The Baby Rubber plant belongs to the South American rainforests (Florida and Caribbean). This plant is also sold as Peperomia Obtusifolia or Peperomia Green. This plant is named as Baby Rubber plant because of the ovate, thick leaves that are glossy but have a rubbery texture. This plant also looks like a mini version of …
Orchids are famous for their elegant, paper-like blooms. Native to the tropics, orchids are epiphytes, which means they grow on top of other plants without draining their hosts of their nutrients. Orchids grow off the sides of trees and are therefore potted in either bark chips or moss. These potting mediums mimic orchids’ natural environment …
I love a fern! They are green, lush and add a tropical feel to any indoor room or outdoor garden. I recently discovered the Foxtail fern at my local farmer’s market. I was told that it is in fact, not a fern at all, but belongs to the lily family. It has the botanical name …
Aloe Vera is a plant that’s rich in antioxidants and even has some antiseptic and antibacterial benefits. This makes it a useful plant to grow and keep handy. However, the aloe plant does take time to grow and develop the medicinal qualities that it is known for. If you recently planted Aloe Vera, you may …
Juliet Tomatoes have red ripened fruit with elongated, pointed ends shaped like a grape. It is a hybrid from the 1990s and now has a uniform fruit with a sweet, delicious flavor. During the harvest season, you will be rewarded with tons of fruits every day because of the prolific nature of the vine. The …
All 80 varieties of Alocasia come from rainforests, but they are adorning our greenhouses, living rooms, and gardens as a houseplant since the fifties. Today’s plant goes by many names, including Dwarf Elephant Ear, Alocasia Gageana California, and Dwarf Taro. It’s a Southeast Asian native that can grow several feet high in the natural habitat. …
You want to learn more about Husky Cherry Red Tomato plant care and read about the Cherry Red Tomato Plant. The Husky Cherry Red Tomato is a popular dwarf tomato variety. The vines on this tomato plant grow close to one another, meaning the plant takes up little space in the garden. Grow these tomatoes …