The impressive Alocasia micholitziana ‘frydek’ is a highly unique species of plant in an already diverse, quirky genus of tropical plants! The Alocasia frydek (a much…
The Hoya australis ‘Lisa’ is a fairly young cultivar with a very distinctive color pattern and palette that reminds me of a juicy summer watermelon! While…
The Alocasia genus is really one of my favorites. Plants in this genus come in a variety of sizes and colors and are known for their…
The Watermelon dischidia, also known by its scientific name of Dischidia ovata, is a charming vining plant with the most adorable egg-shaped leaves. With faint, light…
Ficus Elastica ‘Ruby’ Care: Light, Soil, Watering & More
March 26, 2023The Ficus elastica ‘Ruby’ is a charming tropical plant with sizable, shiny leaves with trichromatic variegation. I adore the unique bronzed green mixed with bright splashes…
Considered lucky in Chinese culture, the Aglaonema ‘Siam Aurora’, commonly referred to as the Red Aglaonema, is a wonderfully decorative plant that will add a splash…
The Emerald Ripple Peperomia is a variety of the stunning Peperomia caperata, which is a tropical plant that has adapted extremely well to household environments. Like…
Dracaena ‘Janet Craig’, also known by its scientific name, Dracaena deremensis or compacta, is a tough, compact tropical plant that makes for a great indoor houseplant.…
Alocasia Regal Shield: Care, Light, Water, Soil & More
January 15, 2023Alocasia ‘Regal Shield’ is a tropical perennial evergreen with large, broad leaves that give them their nickname, ‘Elephant Ears’. Their beautiful deep green leaves have a…
I’m so excited to talk about the impressive Philodendron plowmanii! This is a majestically large philodendron that is named after the botanist Timothy Plowman. Native to…
Philodendron Moonlight: Care, Light, Propagation & More
January 2, 2023If you’re looking for a houseplant that’s attractive and easy to care for, you can’t go wrong with a philodendron. Philodendrons are a class of perennial…
I think just about everybody wants a ficus. They are beautiful, have glossy foliage and look super chic, but are not the easiest plants to care…
Peperomia ‘Piccolo Banda’: Care & Propagation Guide
December 29, 2022The Peperomia ‘Piccolo Banda’, also known by its scientific name Peperomia albovittata ‘Piccolo Banda’, is a cute, compact houseplant that is great for desktops or small…
The Philodendron camposportoanum, also called Philodendron campos, is considered one of the smallest species within the Philodendron genus. Its petite size and alluring foliage makes this…
The Ficus retusa is a prolific grower hailing from the Southeast Asian region of Malesia and the Malay archipelago. This tropical evergreen can be grown as…
The Cebu Blue pothos is a stunning variety of pothos with lush leaves that are much more slender than most other pothos plants. While their natural…
The Philodendron ‘Rojo Congo’ is a delightful self-heading philodendron cultivar with large waxy, matte leaves. This plant is the result of crossing Philodendron Imperial Red with…
Philodendron Burle Marx Care: Growth, Watering & Light
December 3, 2022Philodendron Burle Marx is a low growing, vining philodendron with bright green, shiny foliage. The leaves are long and resemble the shape of an arrow. Native…
We have all heard of the extremely popular Fiddle Leaf Fig that is a staple in every house and hipster coffee shop. The Ficus umbellata, also…
Polka Dot Begonia: Care, Propagation, Soil, Light & More
November 26, 2022The Polka Dot Begonia is one of my all time favorite plants. Rippled, wing-shaped leaves are a deep olive green on top with a bronze burgundy…