Flowering Maple Houseplant Care: Grow Abutilon Indoors

Abutilon is called “flowering maple” because of its broad, five-lobed leaves that look very similar to maple leaves. However, this plant is not a true maple. In fact, it’s more closely related to hollyhock. Other names for this plant include Chinese lantern, parlor maple, and Indian mallow. When given proper care, flowering maple will reward … Read more

How to Care For Japanese Asplenium Nidus Fern

Japanese Asplenium nidus fern (also known as bird’s nest fern or crispy wave fern) is a beautiful true fern – although it doesn’t really look like one. It sprouts long, strappy, bright green leaves directly from an underground rhizome – and they don’t look like traditional fern leaves at all. Prized for this unique foliage, … Read more

How to Care for Emerald Fern Indoors

Emerald fern (Asparagus aethiopicus) is not actually a fern, but more closely related to asparagus – the popular vegetable. Also known as asparagus fern or Sprengeri fern, this plant’s graceful, feathery foliage makes it look very fern-like. Emerald Fern Care Emerald ferns can be challenging to grow indoors. Although they are low-maintenance and drought-tolerant due … Read more

How to Care for a Philodendron Birkin – Easy Tropical Plant!

how to care for a philodendron birkin

Philodendron Birkin is one of my favorite varieties. This easy-care plant produces beautiful foliage. Considered a self-heading type, it doesn’t trail or vine like other popular philodendrons, but grows in a mounded formation. The large, dark-green leaves are variegated with cream-colored pinstripes. Each leaf is different, adding to the unique attractiveness of this houseplant. In … Read more