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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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
Cymbidium: October Houseplant of the Month
The stem is concealed in a forest of soft green leaves. The flower stems quickly almost become top-heavy with flowers.Continue Reading
Large-Leafed Ficus: September 2019 Houseplant of the Month
Different varieties of variegated rubber plant (Ficus elastica). Ficus are well-known for being indoor trees with hundreds of little leaves,Continue Reading
Carnivorous Plants: August 2019 Houseplant of the Month
Freakish to look at, unusual shapes and a good story: carnivorous plants attract spiders and insects with their colorful andContinue Reading
Sunflower: June 2019 Houseplant of the Month
The Story of the Sunflower The potted sunflower is a not a permanent houseplant, but rather a temporary one, designedContinue Reading
Houseplant of the Month for April 2019: the Begonia
The Story of the Begonia Flowering begonias have full, plump flowers in cheerful colors such as red, pink, orange, whiteContinue Reading
Houseplant of the Month for March 2019: The Lily
Lilies (Lilium) can make wonderful if temporary houseplants, adding beautiful color and often exquisite perfume to the décor. Forced liliesContinue Reading
Houseplant of the Month for February 2019?
Ferns are among the trendiest houseplants. Photo: Thejoyofplants.co.uk Ferns From bushy to stylized, and from dark green to silvery gray-green:Continue Reading