Ever since I’ve first seen this cutie pie in the office next to mine, I fell in love with it. So miniature and yet so effective for small spaces as was the apartment I was renting at the time. Eventually, I found out its esteemed name – peperomia – and …
Calathea Louisae, popularly known as Thai Beauty, is grown all over the world. The leaves of these plants have an ornament consisting of deep green and bright yellow stripes. The purple underside makes the leaves even more pleasing to the eye. This species is also called a prayer plant, because …
Native to the forests of South and Central America, these ornamental plants can grow to an incredible height of eight feet. Calathea Lutea produces cup-shaped bracts, which is why they are popularly called Cuban Cigars. These reddish bracts preserve tiny yellow flowers. The flowers are quite unusual and make a …
Are you looking for a vining plant with attractive waxy foliage and sweetly scented flowers? If the answer is positive, then Hoya Cumingiana might be just the one to capture your attention. This adorable wax plant was discovered by Hugh Cuming, which explains its interesting name. Care guide highlights: Hoya …
Hoya MacGillivrayi was discovered in the Cape York Peninsula, the largest wilderness of northern Australia. It was first collected and named by a physician Dr. Wiliam MacGillivray. It is hard to stay indifferent to the beauty of those dark burgundy flowers, succulent evergreen leaves, and the divine fragrance of this …
Begonias are mostly grown as houseplants, especially for their beautifully colored foliage and showy flowers. Interestingly, this species is prized for its foliage rather than flowers. This guide will tell you more about Begonia rex. Care guide highlights: Known as the painted-leaf begonia, Begonia rex performs quite well in standard …
