Croton: The October 2020 Houseplant of the Month
Green, yellow, red, orange, brown, purple, black—the flamboyant croton brings autumn’s glow into your home. It’s a very eye-catching plantContinue Reading
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Green, yellow, red, orange, brown, purple, black—the flamboyant croton brings autumn’s glow into your home. It’s a very eye-catching plantContinue Reading
Whether it’s their trendy geometric shapes or their air of unapproachability, cacti are exciting houseplants that have a big impactContinue Reading
This colorful array of cockscombs occupies a special place in the plant range. With its colors and extravagantly shaped flowers,Continue Reading
The Story Behind the Calla Like the anthurium and the spathiphyllum, the calla—botanically known as Zantedeschia—is a member of the ArumContinue Reading
The peace lily is a popular houseplant, one often recommended to beginners. It’s a dual-purpose plant, grown both for itsContinue Reading
The campanula or bellflower is a plant with a fresh look, mainly in shades of blue, purple and white. TheContinue Reading
Dendrobiums (Dendrobium spp.) feature a bamboolike, usually upright pseudobulb called a cane with leaves arranged in two ranks from which emergesContinue Reading
The areca palm or butterfly palm (Dypsis lutescens) projects a sense of calmness on the entire décor. The palm hasContinue Reading
The powerhouse zz plant is the Houseplant of the Month for January 2020. It’s trendy, stylish and incredibly easy to care for. Plus,Continue Reading
What you first notice about the poinsettia are the beautifully colored leaves. They’re often thought to be the flowers, butContinue Reading
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