The drought-tolerant plant, which was a favorite for the 70s grandmas, is making a comeback. And it’s easy to see why. Its cup-shaped flower clusters with a maroon corona make a bold statement in any space they’re placed in. This plant is native to Indonesia and Papua New Guinea according to the Global Biodiversity Information …
Plant Care
My favorite summer flowers are Begonias. Of the many varieties available, Begonia Obliqua is a perfect candidate to grow in those “bald” gaps and corners of the garden that need a quick green cover at the start of spring. Their growing behavior is often considered rather weed-like with more and more plants automatically re-emerging every …
Hoya Imperialis is a spectacular out-performer out of all the Hoyas that I’ve seen in my years as a gardener. This vine of Malaysian origins is a rampant grower that’s very hard to keep under control, creeping and climbing over anything it can find and throwing out umbels and umbels of the most gorgeous maroon …
This article is about how to care for Begonia rex. The Begonia is a stunning houseplant with colored leaves that grows from a rhizome. The original Rex Begonia had dark leaves with wonderful silver designs. The original plant came from India. This plant can come in various colors depending on how it’s bred. But most …
If you are looking for a special Begonia to add to your collection, a Begonia Listada might be what you are looking for. This special little plant is native to Brazil and it shows in its interesting foliage. Its leaves are velvet to the touch and have a striking, vivid, bright green stripe in the …
A thick-skinned plant that is fleshy in nature, ariocarpus fissuratus hails from the cactus family that originates from parts of Texas and northern Mexico. At first glance, they seem to be on the flatter end of the spectrum among other cacti species. Although closer look and you will see how unique ariocarpus fissuratus is. They …
Bronze leaf Begonias are a species of wax Begonia that can be grown both indoors and outdoors. They are perennials but often treated as annuals to embellish gardens and balconies during the summer or cultivated indoors if you want year-round Begonia wonderfulness. In this article, we are taking a deep dive into caring for a …
A more recent addition to the houseplant market, the Anthurium pedatoradiatum or also known as Anthurium Fingers is charismatic! Famed for its finger-like leaves, the leaves on these plants fan out to mirror that of a hand. This plant found in the south of Mexico according to Aroid.org is fast becoming the choice for many, …
Begonias are what I love to call, a gardener’s delight! Featuring bright red, pink or orange flowers, they make for some of the most attractive houseplants. They’re also incredibly easy to grow. Plus, you get to choose from dozens of Begonias as there are more than 1,000 species. In this post however, we’ll focus on …
How do you care for an Elatior begonia? Elatior Begonias are a wonderful and bushy member of the Begonia family that is semi-tuberous. Begonia elatior is specifically grown to have a long indoor flowering season. They are the perfect indoor plant, requiring shorter bloom days, and are commonly nicknamed Winter Begonias. These gorgeous and resilient …