Crocodile Fern: The August 2022 Houseplant of the Month
The crocodile fern or alligator fern (Microsorum musifolium) is a relatively recent addition to the houseplant galaxy. It really wasn’tContinue Reading
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Schefflera: The August 2022 Houseplant of the Month
The schefflera or common schefflera, now Heptapleurum actinophyllum, was until recently known to plant hobbyists as Schefflera actinophylla. It’s aContinue Reading
Purple Passion Plant: The April 2022 Houseplant of the Month
Photo: Prill, depositphotos By Larry Hodgson Quite the surprising plant, this one. I know of lots of white velvety plants,Continue Reading
Stephanotis: The March 2022 Houseplant of the Month
By Larry Hodgson This tropical climber is very popular as a gift plant, be it as a present for othersContinue Reading
Ribbon Plant: The February 2022 Houseplant of the Month
Pretty much the strangest plant you’ll ever grow! By Larry Hodgson This plant (Muehlenbeckia platyclada, formerly Homalocladium platycladum) is certainlyContinue Reading
Bird’s Nest Fern: The January 2022 Houseplant of the Month
Photo: sc-images, depositphotos By Larry Hodgson I’ve long been fascinated by bird’s-nest ferns (Asplenium nidus and similar species, such as A. antiquum and A.Continue Reading
The Panda Plant: The November 2021 Houseplant of the Month
By Larry Hodgson The panda plant is a classic succulent houseplant and has been available for decades. Certainly, it wasContinue Reading
Banana-Leaf Fig: The October 2021 Houseplant of the Month
By Larry Hodgson The banana-leaf fig or sabre-leaf fig (Ficus maclellandii) is an indoor tree. You might also know it asContinue Reading
Umbrella Sedge: The September 2021 Houseplant of the Month
By Larry Hodgson This popular houseplant suffers from a bit of brand confusion: I mean, the botanical name isn’t aContinue Reading
Polka Dot Plant: The August 2021 Houseplant of the Month
By Larry Hodgson With its leaves appearing to be covered in freckles, the polka dot plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya) or hypoestes, standsContinue Reading