Aphelandra squarrosa, also known as zebra plant or saffron spike, is named for its glossy green leaves marked with bold white veins – similar to a zebra’s stripes. In its tropical home of Brazil, this plant grows into a 4 foot (1.2 meter) tall shrub. As a houseplant, you can expect heights of around 15 … Read more
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
TEMPERATURE: 55 to 75 degrees F (13 to 24 degrees C) LIGHT: Bright, indirect HUMIDITY: High SAFETY: Non-toxic to pets DIFFICULTY: Challenging Maidenhair fern, also known as Adiantum, produces beautiful fronds made of lacy, fan-shaped leaflets on glossy black stems that reach up to 18-inches in length when grown in a pot (depending on the … Read more
Flamingo flower (Anthurium andraeanum), sometimes called a flamingo lily or flamingo plant, is a flowering houseplant that I would consider challenging to grow. In this post, I’ll show you how to care for flamingo flower to make things a bit easier! This tropical houseplant boasts dramatic, arrow-shaped leaves and waxy flowers that come in a … Read more