Crested Japanese bird’s nest fern (Asplenium antiquum) – not to be confused with the similarly named bird’s nest fern – is an evergreen fern native to temperate East Asia and popular in the United States as a houseplant. In Japan, it’s known as ō-tani-watari and tani-watari. Typically smaller than the bird’s nest fern, this species … Read more
Calamondin orange (Citrus x citrofortunella mitis), also known as miniature orange, is one of the best citrus plants to grow indoors – as long as you have a sunny, south-facing window to provide plenty of light. It’s actually a cross between a kumquat and an orange. The tree produces bright orange fruits around 1 inch … Read more
Rat tail cactus (Disocactus flagelliformis) is an epiphytic cactus with long cylindrical stems densely covered in white, orange, or yellow spines. This cactus is fast-growing when given lots of light, and the stems can reach up to 4 feet (1.2 meters) long. Rat tail cactus is highly prized for these attractive rope-like stems that cascade … Read more
Cryptanthus acaulis, also known as Earth star or Starfish plant, is a small bromeliad grown for its wavy-edged, spiny leaves. Although it can bloom as a houseplant, the flowers are small and hidden. Most growers prize the plant much more for its unique, attractive foliage. The entire plant only reaches about 5 inches (12.5 cm) … Read more
Blushing philodendron (Philodendron erubescens) is a vining houseplant that produces arrowhead-shaped leaves on bright red stems. Some cultivars have burgundy or red leaves when the plants are young, and they turn greener as they mature. When grown as a houseplant, leaves reach up to 16 inches (40 cm) long and 8 inches (20 cm) wide. … Read more