philodendrons

2 Main Types of Philodendron: 10 Varieties You Can Choose

In many ways, philodendrons are the perfect houseplants. These plants purify the air around us while making our homes a more natural and comfortable environment to live in. They’re also easy plants to care for and very collectible because they are so diverse.  There are hundreds of different species from this wonderful genus, and in […]

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bignonia capreolata

How To Grow and Care for Crossvine (Bignonia capreolata)

The crossvine (Bignonia capreolata) is a great plant to incorporate in various landscape types, which is made possible by its growth habits and morphology. Also, it attracts different kinds of birds and butterflies. Read on to know more. Botanical Information Coming from the Trumpet-Creeper family or Bignoniaceae family, Bignonia capreolata is commonly known as the

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orange trumpet vine

How to Grow and Care for Orange Trumpet Vine (Pyrostegia venusta)

Some plants are easy to grow and care for that can serve multiple roles in the landscape. An example of this is the orange trumpet vine, which is often used due to its cascading trumpet-shaped orange flowers.  Laborious maintenance is needed for specific landscape functions, but its beauty makes it all worth it. Keep reading

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norfolk island pine

Growing and Caring for Norfolk Island Pine (Araucaria heterophylla)

Every year when the festive season comes around, small Norfolk Island pines become available, often bedecked in glitter and ornaments, or even painted. They usually survive for a few weeks before slowly dying away.  With the right care, however, these tiny Christmas trees can live for many years as fantastic houseplants. Read on to learn

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nerve plants

Types Of Nerve Plants – 14 Beautiful Varieties of Fittonia

The nerve plant (Fittonia albivenis) is an amazing houseplant that is grown for its vividly marked leaves. The contrast created by the brightly colored leaf venation is what really makes these miniature plants stand out. Although their specific name means ‘white veins’, there are several varieties available in cultivation with a range of different colors. 

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