Houseplants are ornamental plants that are grown indoors, typically in homes and offices. They are often used for decorative purposes, but they can also have practical benefits.
There are many different types of houseplants to choose from. The most common types are tropical or semi-tropical. Including flowering plants, succulents or cacti. Some common indoor plants include the snake plant, spider plant, aloe vera and pothos.
Houseplants can be grown in pots, containers, or hanging baskets and placed on windowsills, tables, or shelves. They typically require indirect sunlight, water, and appropriate temperatures to thrive. While regular care and maintenance is important for their health and longevity.
Find all of the most popular houseplants here. Tips and growing requirements to keep your indoor plants thriving.
Cebu Blue Pothos, scientifically known as Epipremnum Pinnatum, is a houseplant that belongs to the Araceae family and is considered a trailing variety of pothos. It comes from Cebu Blue Island, located in the Philippines. Also referred to as the Cebu Blue Pothos, this plant is known for its breathtaking leaves that can sometimes have …
Alocasia Micholitziana, also known as Frydek or Green Velvet, is a very popular houseplant originating from the Philippines. However, this plant isn’t popular because of its ease of use—it can be quite challenging to care for. Here, we’ll give you all the information on how to grow a thriving Green Velvet so that you can …
Adanson’s monstera (Monstera adansonii) is a popular house plant which is native to the rainforests of Central and South America. Common names include Swiss cheese plant or five holes plant due to the large holes in its leaves called fenestrations. Below we cover all the details you need to know about growing Monstera adansonii. Monstera …
The Alocasia Cuprea is a houseplant plant that originates from temperate regions of Asia to parts of South America. It was brought to Europe by a man named Thomas Lobb in 1850. The plant is coveted for its unique red hues and large elephant ear leaves. Because of its foliage’s distinctive coloring and sheen, the …
When looking for a new houseplant, we all have different tastes. After all, houseplants come in a variety of colors, textures, shapes, and sizes. Some might prefer a houseplant that’s vivid and wildly aesthetic. Others might be more interested in the size of their plants’ leaves. Houseplants with large leaves, for instance, can especially make …
From pearls to hearts, dolphins to arrows, and everything in between. String succulents come in all types of leaf shapes and sizes. With so many types of string plants available for the home gardener, you’re sure to discover the perfect “string of” plants. For your home or garden. Most string plant varieties are succulents, meaning …
Monstera minima is a tropical vining houseplant with green fenestrated leaves. It comes from Southern Thailand and Malaysia but is not often found growing in the wild. Despite its name, monstera minima is not a part of the Monstera genus of plants. It is also mistaken for a Philodendron. Monstera minima actually belongs to the …
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