With silvery dots and splashes against its dark green foliage, the Scindapsus pictus is sure to grab attention wherever placed in your home. When properly cared for Scindapsus is a hardy and relatively maintenance-free plant. Scindapsus Care: Keep your Scindapsus healthy by growing in rich, well-drained soil, fertilizing monthly and watering when the top 2-3 inches
Sure, money doesn’t grow on trees, but the Coin Plant / Chinese Money Plant is worth spending some time on. Pilea is a genus consisting of about 600 species of frost tender, tropical foliage plants that include both upright bushy types and trailing varieties. Several smaller species are commonly cultivated as houseplants because they are so easy to
Ferns are one of the oldest types of plants in existence, dating back over 350 million years. They are one of the most popular types of plants used for shaded areas, as they thrive in low light conditions, bringing much-needed greenery and life to dark and dull corners of both gardens and homes. Ferns do
Monsteras are unique, easygoing houseplants whose dramatic leaves are adorned with dramatic hole formations. Monsteras are vining plants and love to trail over the pot or climb along a stake or trellis. Where to Grow Monstera deliciosa plants like standard indoor temperatures , and prefer high humidity and filtered, indirect light. They can be grown
Begonias are some of the easiest plants to grow in containers. This group of warm-loving plants was originally found in the forest understory in tropical and subtropical areas. Foliage begonias, like rex begonias, are grown for their fancy leaves that have many beautiful colors highlighted by unusual markings and swirls in the foliage. They make
Christmas cacti are a very popular houseplant—and for good reason! When they bloom, they produce colorful, tubular flowers in pink or lilac colors. Their beautiful flowers, long bloom time, and easy care requirements make them a wonderful plant. We’ll bet someone in your family has a Christmas cactus! Unlike many other cacti, Christmas cacti and their relatives don’t live in
African violets will bloom with lower light, though medium to bright indirect light is best. They can be a bit fussy, so check out more tips on how to make sure your African violets bloom. HOW TO PLANT AFRICAN VIOLETS You can use an actual African violet potting mix or an all-purpose potting soil. Here’s how to create your
If you’re looking for a garden flower with show appeal, hydrangea flowers are truly stunning. Large globes of flowers cover this shrub in summer and spring. Although their appearance may seem high maintenance, with the right conditions and care, hydrangeas are actually fairly easy to grow. So grab your garden gloves, because our growing hydrangeas
