Explore plant guides, care tips, growing advice, and inspiration for indoor and outdoor plants. From houseplants and succulents to shrubs, vines, bonsai trees, flowering plants, and garden favorites, this section helps you understand how to choose, grow, and care for different types of plants. Find ideas for adding more greenery, texture, color, and natural beauty to your home, garden, and landscape.
Air plants are remarkable in that they do not grow rooted in the soil like most plants. These epiphytes do have roots, but these are used to anchor the plants to another plant or other object, rather than to absorb water and nutrients. This makes placing them in the home as an indoor plant an […]
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Air plants of the Tillandsia genus are such unusual plants that we tend to think they don’t need what all plants require: light, water, nutrients, and air. Unfortunately, the only plants that do not need any light are the type that is made out of plastic. Read this short guide to learn more about the
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The sky plant (Tillandsia ionantha), is probably the most popular air plant species in the world. These miniature epiphytes are famously adaptable and can be grown in a number of different ways in the home. Growing and caring for them can be very easy once you understand their needs. Read on to learn everything you
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Air plants of the Tillandsia genus make some of the most fascinating and unique house plants of all. There are over 600 different species in the genus, and a large number of them are available everywhere from department stores to specialized nurseries all over the world. With such a bewildering range of species, however, picking
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Are you thinking about growing houseplants this year? If so, you might want to consider the numerous different types of Dracaena plants that are out there. Dracaena is a type of tropical plant that is known for its attractive foliage. There are many different Dracaena plant types, and each one has its own unique features.
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Cyperus plants belong to a genus with hundreds (if not thousands) of varieties within their species. As a genus, Cyperus has a rich history that spans over most continents. As most Cyperuses prefer moist or temperate climates, you can find most of this plant’s types around some sort of body of water. They can be
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Cyperus plants (Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Grass or Umbrella Papyrus) are not only known for being low-maintenance and their ability to be easily propagated but for their whimsical appearance as well. They are the perfect addition either to your garden or within your home and are a great challenge for beginners without being too difficult. If
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Dischidia plants are exotic and easy-to-grow houseplants. It is a member of the milkweed family (Apocynaceae) and is closely related to plants of the genus Hoya, which is also well-known for its brilliant, occasionally aromatic, and frequently waxy blooms. Most varieties are trailing which means they grow long stems that can climb and hang about.
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Dischidia is a genus of epiphytic succulents with over 80 different unique species. In the wild, these plants are known to grow in tropical areas of the globe, in countries like India, the Philippines, New Guinea, and even Australia. An epiphyte is a plant that grows on the surface of another object, such as on
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If you crave that tropical paradise look in your home, a miniature palm tree could be the perfect showpiece. The majesty palm (Ravenea rivularis) is a beautiful tropical palm that can be grown indoors, even though a full grown majesty palm is a rather challenging houseplant. Read on to learn how to keep these plants
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