Peperomia scandens is a perennial, vining plant in the pepper (Piperaceae) family. It is often referred to as Peperomia scandens green, radiator plant, hanging peperomia, and false philodendron. It comes in a variegated form, Peperomia scandens variegata, which is commonly called Cupid Peperomia. The origin of Peperomia scandens is the tropical rainforests of Central and …
Many people think of gardening as a hobby that costs you money. However, if you use the right plants gardening can actually save you more than it costs in a variety of ways. In this article, we’ll explain how you can use gardening to save yourself money. Whether you want to grow food, flowers, or …
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Peperomia Rosso (Peperomia caperata ‘Rosso’) is a mound-forming perennial in the Piperaceae family. It is also known as Emerald Ripple and Radiator Plant. Peperomia Rosso reaches a mature size of about 8 inches tall and 8 inches wide. It has succulent leaves that are dark green on the surface with red to burgundy undersides. They …
Aglaonema Silver Bay (Aglaonema commutatum ‘Silver Bay’) is a hybrid cultivar in the aroid (Araceae) family. It is also referred to as Silver Bay Chinese evergreen and poison dart plant. It’s an evergreen perennial that can grow up to 4 feet tall and wide. Aglaonema species originated in the tropical and subtropical areas of Asia …
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Elephant ear is a broadly used common name for plants in the aroid (Araceae) family with large heart-shaped leaves. Most plants in the genera Alocasia, Colocasia, and Xanthosoma are referred to as elephant ear plants. Elephant ear sap contains asparagine, calcium oxalate, and saponins which are toxic to humans and other mammals[4]. Elephant ears are …
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Welcome to the world of growing Calathea Lutea, also known as cigar plant or pampano plant! This unique houseplant originates from the Tropical Americas. Additionally, it belongs to the Marantaceae plant family. With its lush green oval leaves, it is a great choice for adding an eye-catching feature to living spaces. Also, it stands at …
Philodendron erubescens ‘Dark Lord’ is a hybrid member of the aroid family (Araceae). It was developed by cross-breeding Philodendron erubescens and Philodendron hederaceum. The origin of Philodendron Dark Lord is the rainforests of Panama and Columbia. Common names for this plant are Dark Lord Philodendron, Dark Knight Philodendron, and Dark Lord Plant. If you’re searching …
Philodendron tortum is a rare, vining plant in the aroid family (Araceae). It has deeply lobed leaves which are often referred to as skeleton key leaves. They can grow up to 6 feet tall when grown indoors with something to climb up. There are two forms of Philodendron tortum, wide form and narrow form. As …
Philodendron rugosum is a stunning and rare houseplant revered by plant collectors around the world. The leaves have a distinctive look that resembles a pig’s ear. That’s why it is commonly referred to as philodendron pig ear, pig ear plant, and pigskin philodendron. The pig ear plant is endemic to the mountains of Ecuador and …
Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica) is an annual, cool-season crop in the cabbage family (Brassicaceae). Though they aren’t particularly hard to grow, they need a lot of nutrients. Broccoli companion plants can help improve its growth and reduce nutrient and pest issues. Broccoli was created by carefully crossbreeding other brassica crops. It was first cultivated …
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