The evergreen shrub that is the Blue Rug Juniper or Juniperus horizontalis ‘Wiltonii’ by its botanical name is widely popular. This is due to its hardiness and versatility. Other ground covering plants will find it hard to compete. Let’s look at how to care for the Blue Rug Juniper. Blue Rug Juniper Care To …
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Strolling around my local nursery (again!) recently, I came across a lovely green succulent called Agave desmettiana. It was growing in a large decorative pot and I had to have it for my apartment. Not having a garden, I love to fill my inner-city space with as much greenery as I can. The Agave desmettiana …
Bright apple-green, shiny, wavy leaves of the Crispy Wave fern make it a delightful addition to your houseplant collection. Crispy Wave fern or Asplenium Nidus belongs to the Aspleniaceae (spleenworts) family according to Purdue University. This tropical epiphyte is a fast grower in the right conditions and its fascinating sculptural sword-shaped leaves form a dense …
Tillandsia bulbosa is an air plant native to hot climates. It is naturally found across Central and South America and in the West Indies. It’s an interesting plant that displays long, tendril-like foliage that twists and contorts into wonderful shapes and produces prominent tubular flowers red or pink petals, lavender purple tips, and yellow stamens …
Philodendron “Rojo Congo” is a unique cultivar hybridized in Florida, in keeping with the growing trend amongst home gardeners for tropical aroids suitable for indoor growing. They are very attractive plants adding a touch of luxury, and a dash of the exotic to the indoor space. Philodendron “Rojo Congo” is a cross between Philodendron ”Imperial …
The Caladium plant offers a range of types, making it a popular choice for those wanting to add different splashes of color to their plant collection. This gorgeous perennial is relatively easy to care for at home when given the proper conditions. Caladium Thai Beauty Care Caladium “Thai Beauty” grows best in dappled light and …
(image credits, IG: plantsofkelsey) Philodendron “Prince of Orange” is a stunning thing of beauty in the world of philodendrons. It belongs to the large Araceae family of tropical forest dwellers. But this specific exotic plant is a hybrid that you won’t find in a natural environment. Tropical gardeners who grow Philodendron “Prince of Orange” all …
Impatiens have bright and colorful blooms and can thrive in low light conditions. Their remarkable bright colors and ability to grow in shady places makes them look like vibrant beacons of light among the dark. Impatiens are a resistant species and do not require much care to thrive. Also known as Busy Lizzie, they are …
Coffee plants are famous members of the flowering Rubiaceae family. I love their intense scent, red berries, and creamy star-shaped flowers. People also adore them for their oval-shaped, glossy green leaves. If you grow these plants, you will notice that some leaves have zigzag or jagged edges. Unfortunately, your plant leaves can discolor or turn …
With their exciting varieties and vivid colors, Begonias make excellent houseplants as well as garden plants. According to the University of Florida there are more than 1300 different species in the Begonia family. Plant lovers enjoy growing them in summers as the conditions are suitable then. When winter comes, your Begonia flowers can begin to …