Tillandsias grow differently than most other house plants, so they can be confusing to the beginner. They are really very hardy, and require much less attention than other house plants. Tillandsia is a genus of around 650 species of evergreen, perennial flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae, native to the forests, mountains and deserts of northern Mexico and south-eastern United…
The elephant ear plant (Colocasia) provides a bold tropical effect in nearly any landscape setting. In fact, these plants are commonly grown for their large, tropical-looking foliage, which is reminiscent of elephant ears. Elephant ear plants can be used as background plants, ground covers, or edging, especially around ponds, along walkways, or patio enclosures. Colocasia is a genus of flowering…
Ivy can make a wonderful, bright light houseplant. It can grow long and lush and bring a bit of the outdoors inside. Growing ivy indoors is easy as long as you know what makes an ivy plant happy. This evergreen plant climbs up the side of trees and buildings, adding color wherever it goes. Hedera, commonly called ivy (plural ivies),…
For extra humidity care for Boston fern, try setting your fern’s pot on a tray of pebbles filled with water. You can also try lightly misting your fern once or twice a week to help it get the humidity it needs. Boston fern is to make sure that the fern’s soil remains damp. Dry soil is one of the number…
Frosty ferns are very misunderstood plants, both in name and care requirements. They frequently pop up in stores and nurseries around the holidays (probably due to their wintery name) but many buyers see them fail and die soon after they come home. When growing frosty fern plants is that they need at least 70 percent humidity. This is much higher…
The plant rarely flowers when grown as an indoor houseplant, it does occasionally bloom with insignificant reddish or yellowish-white spikes. Nerve plant is a low-growing creeper that is a perfect fit for terrariums or bottle gardens. Fittonia albivenis is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae, native to the rainforests of Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador and northern Brazil. An evergreen perennial,…
Pencil cactus is easy to grow if three things are provided: high light, low water, and gritty soil. This plant is perfect for travelers or people who sometimes forget they have houseplants. This plant will not tolerate low light conditions. Direct sun, or plenty of bright ambient light from a western, eastern, or southern facing window is ideal for this…
Aechmea fasciata (Urn Plant or Silver Vase Plant) makes a great houseplant because it’s beautiful and low-maintenance. Aechmeas make great houseplants and their large pink blooms can brighten your home for months. The silver vase plant forms an upright vase-shaped rosette of arching silver green leaves with spiny edges. The silver coloring comes from the whitish scales called trichomes that…
The Aluminum plant does occasionally flower, but the tiny white blooms are not ornamental. You will want to remove them as soon as they bloom to conserve energy for the impressive foliage growth. The Aluminum plant is an easy going house plant that is generally simple to please. So long as the Pilea cadierei plant gets the water and sunlight…
Aglaonema or Chinese Evergreen is very low maintenance indoor houseplant for even those who lack green thumb. This Rolling Nature Aglaonema Red is stylish, exotic and versatile. Red Aglaonema plants are easy-to-care-for indoor plants. Their deep red leaves or light pink and green foliage look stunning in any interior. This plant can survive in a low humidity environment, but it…