(image credits, IG: the.greenbubble) Have you heard of a garden ornamental being grown for its petioles more than anything else? Well, Philodendron nangaritense is that plant. It is a very rare neotropical perennial species that is native to a valley near the Rio Nangaritza in southern Ecuador. Philodendron nangaritense has green heart-shaped leaves that are …
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(image credit, IG: plantfilledapartment) Finger-Leaf Philodendrons are widely grown and admired in all parts of the world. Philodendron Elegans or Skeleton Key Philodendron is a rare aroid that originates from Columbia and Brazil. This multi-lobed plant belongs to the Polytomium section of Philodendrons. It was first officially described in 1913. This particular Philodendron needs to …
(image credit, IG: brownthumbelina) If you want to know everything about Anthurium chrystallinum care, you came to the right place. Everything I know about growing wondrous tropical evergreens from the genus Anthurium, from the family of Araceae, I learned from my grandmother. She bought her specimen of Anthurium crystallinum with just two yellowing leaves and nurtured …
Anthurium Scandens is one of the most common plants in the tropical forests in Costa Rica, which is why the Anthurium Scandens is considered as the native plant. The Anthurium Scandens is considered to be an epiphytic plant and can be grown as an indoor plant or even a garden plant. This plant has extremely …
Peperomia Tetragona (Parallel Peperomia) was once called Peperomia Putoelata, belongs to the Piperaceae family according to earth.com. It is famous for being a perennial plant that will thrive in your garden for years. There are thousands of sub-species of this family that is grown in tropical and sub-tropical regions. Peperomia Tetragona will be very suitable for …
(image credit: IG Alivia Houseplants) If you are on the hunt for a beautiful thick-leaved plant with clusters of tiny flowers, Hoya Callistophylla is for you. This beautiful species is an evergreen succulent climber that produces fragrant blooms. The Hoya Callistophylla is a popular indoor plant choice due to its admirable looks and disease-resistant nature. …
Hoya Rotundiflora is an epiphytic plant that belongs to the plant family, “Apocynaceae.” This plant originates from Thailand and is considered to be a veiny plant. Hoya Rotundiflora got its name “Hoya” because of a botanist named Thomas Hoy and got its name “Rotundiflora” because of its round foliage. Let us now turn our attention …
Begonia Microsperma is a rare Begonia species that is native to the tropical regions of West Africa, specifically Cameroon. This plant develops small, eye-catching yellow flowers. This rhizomatous plant has textured leaves with tiny hairs. This species requires special care because it will thrive in high humidity( 60-80%) areas only. For soil, it needs a …
This uncommon Hoya will surprise you with its low maintenance and constant blooming. The Hoya mindorensis is native to the Philippines and it is a vining, flowering Hoya that with perfect care can bloom year-round. The blooms have the typical hoya cluster look with the addition of little white hairs that make them look even …
With the right care, an Alocasia infernalis can live for many, many years. You’ll have this plant around to show off to all your friends. We’re going to go over the care for this plant in great detail. After you read this article, you know everything you need to know to keep it healthy. Alocasia …