Resembling a loaf of bread from your local supermarket, Gymnocalycium horstii is a plant from the cactus family that is as cute as it squats. This species span from parts of South America, from Uruguay and the eastern part of Paraguay to parts of Brazil and Argentina. To care for Gymnocalycium horstii place it under …
Plant Care
Begonia Fuchsioides belongs to the Begoniaceae family, a gorgeous perennial plant that everyone favors because of its red-colored flowers. The flowers may vary in colors from light pink to whitish-pink, and their foliage is small, shiny, and mid-green. Begonia Fuchsioides make fascinating houseplants; their flowers are enduring and drooping. Begonia Fuchsioides can be grown indoors …
Anthurium metallicum is a beautiful aroid. The leaf blades of the plant are velvety, dark green with very prominent veining. It belongs to the family Araceae and originated in Colombia. Somehow both beautiful and bizarre, Anthuriums have a certain undisputed magnetism within them. For Anthurium metallicum to flourish in our homes, it requires proper care. …
A friend had a fantastic specimen of Hoya Latifolia growing in the hollow of her birch tree. It had thick green almost round leaves of wildly different sizes all in one plant – from palm-sized to the size of a dinner plate! Hoya Latifolia care consists of temperatures around 70°F (20°C) a mix of 50% …
Hoya Odorata is from the family of Apocynaceae and is a common plant often found in the Philippines. It has non-twining shrubs that have fragrant white flowers on them. Hoya Odorata is tough to the touch and extremely easy to grow. This plant has basic needs and is not at all a highly demanding plant. …
The genus Anthurium, from the family of Araceae, is very diverse. Foliage lovers go after the deeply veined massive leaf varieties like Anthurium Regale and Anthurium Clarinervium whereas the flowering plant lovers chase the spectacular attention-grabbing Anthurium andreanum. Anthurium Amnicola care consists of keeping a high humidity level between 70% to 80%. Water the plant regularly …
Monstera Subpinnata is a fragmented leaf plant from Ecuador that looks elegant. The foliage is widely segmented and leaves 12 inches long and 8 inches wide when fully grown. As it climbs, the vine appears to remain narrow and thin—a brilliant foliage plant and with its fern-like foliage distinct from many other Monsteras. Monstera Subphinnata is …
The spectacular Begonia Boliviensis is a sight to behold with its fiery reddish-orange blooms held among large lush green leaves. This alluring species is also known as ‘Santa Cruz’ and ‘Begonia Bonfire.’ By adding the Begonia Boliviensis plant to your houseplants collection, you will be rewarded with the most beautiful notes of color throughout summer …
Peperomias are great house plants available in different shapes and sizes. Today’s plant is Peperomia Columella, is also a must-have if you are an avid plant collector. This flowering plant is a wonderful addition to your terrarium. A nutritious, as well as a porous mixture, should be used to grow this plant. This shade-loving plant …
Scarlet Begonias are also known as Begonia Coccinea, and it is part of one of the most diverse families known as Begoniaceae. This plant is a native of the Atlantic forest located in Brazil. Due to the stunning appearance of the flowers and foliage on this plant, it is grown as a decorative piece for …