Peace lilies are popular houseplants with white flowers that exude an air of peace and tranquility. They’re touted as easy-to-grow, and in fact they are, making them the perfect Christmas gift for new plant parents. But like all houseplants, and all of us humans, they...
Just as the days are their darkest and winter begins, the Christmas cactus starts to bloom. The radiant petals of pink, red, white, or yellow are a highlight of the holiday season, and keep blooming until mid-winter. Preparing this houseplant to bloom is easy, but...
Hibiscus are sun-loving, tropical plants that have big showy flowers with a famous, prominent stamen. You don’t need to live in California or Florida to grow them. In temperate climates, you can grow them outside during the summer and enjoy them indoors as houseplants...
They don’t have flashy flowers or eccentric leaves, but philodendrons are one of the most popular houseplants around. Simple to grow, long-living, and easy to please, they’re a reliable companion, ready to greet you every day with gorgeous leaves and a graceful habit....
Tropical hibiscus plants remind us of the sun and beauty of paradise because they are found growing wild in Hawaii, Mexico, the Bahamas, and many other tropical regions. Keeping this in mind will help understand the care requirements needed for growing hibiscus in the...
