Ferns are a beautiful plant addition to both indoor and outdoor gardens. Too often, though, they have challenges that cause some fern leaves (typically called fronds instead of leaves) to turn yellow and sometimes brown. This is normal and usually not a cause for alarm. However, if you notice a large amount of the fronds …
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The Begonia socotrana is a rare species of tuberous begonias commonly used to hybridize with other tuberous begonias. But I’ve found this a great species to grow just as it is, for its unique foliage and rich blooms. The leaves are almost circular and peltate, having a deep green hue and a unique rough texture …
(image credits, IG: literarynerd) Quite a few species in the Peperomia family make great texture plants. Peperomia japonica is a vining epiphyte that’s perfect for this function, particularly for terrarium enthusiasts. Peperomia japonica has small round emerald green leaves and thin green stems with very bushy growth. It’s quite low maintenance and very versatile. Peperomia …
The ponytail palm is not a real palm. But rather is a succulent from Mexico. They are smaller than a regular palm but have rough, thick trunk-like elephant skin. They are easy to care for houseplant that needs little maintenance. The ponytail palm can grow up to 20 feet outdoors but can also be trimmed …
Peperomia Fagerlindii, otherwise known as creeping hearts, has small bead-like leaves. The purple stems and green leaves make a striking combination. This variety has a succulent plant structure meaning it can naturally store some moisture. This plant falls in the list of Peperomias that make great houseplants. It likes a well-draining mix that contains coco …
(image credits, IG: plantmomma_gyn) If you are a fan of uniquely patterned leaves, you definitely need a Peperomia Albovittata (pep-er-ROH-mee-uh al-boh-vy-TAY-tuh). This plant is commonly found in the Netherlands. Similar to its cousins, this plant is a perennial that is known for its attractiveness and is one of the best house plant gifts. The Peperomia …
(image credits, IG: rootedinfayetteville) Peperomia argyreia, also called the Watermelon Peperomia, is a herbaceous perennial plant that is native to Brazil. The plant is called ‘watermelon’ Peperomia due to its leaves resembling the outer rinds of the said fruit. The argyreia belongs to the “Peperomia” genus. The name comes from two Greek words; peperi, meaning …
(image credits, IG: hoyalian) One of the most spectacular Hoya species is the Hoya macgillivrayi; this beauty is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant. Additionally, many hybrids involving the Hoya macgillivrayi plant have been developed for horticulture. The Hoya macgillivrayi plant requires filtered bright sunlight and a mildly humid environment with 60% to 80% humidity. …
If you are on the hunt for a plant that has it all, the Peperomia Pellucida is your answer. This wonderful houseplant is not only attractive but is also edible and can be used in a wide variety of dishes. It can add that little oomph into your plain bland salads and tastes fantastic when …
Small-sized houseplants like air plants or Baby Toes are cute and all. But, they don’t give off that foresty vibe that one would like. If you want a plant that adds that jungle-like character to your space, a vine plant like the Silver Pothos is your best bet. In this article on plant care, we …