The range of plants that can successfully be grown indoors is huge. You can grow them for lots of reasons, because they look good, because they can help purify air, or because they are edible herbs you use in the kitchen.
Whatever the reason, growing indoor plants can be as simple as bringing in a few potted plants for a week or so to brighten up a room, or as complicated creating a zone or attached conservatory where plants can be grown indoors year round.
Like many Begonias this rhizomatous type from Mexico needs good light to show off its foliage and Begonia mazae nigricans has very colourful foliage when properly grown. From Mexico, this is a species that can reach around 12 inches (30cm)…
An outstanding foliage plant for indoors, this amazing Elephants Ear Plant (Alocasia) may not be the easiest to grow, however w provide a guide. Alocasia baginda ‘Dragon Scale is tropical rainforest plant with silvery-grey-green-blue foliage this a foliage plant with…
Tree Philodendron Although sold as an Indoor plant Philodendron selloum syn. P. bipinnatifidum and now correctly named Thaumatophyllum bipinnatifidum is really an outdoor plant that is more of a sprawling shrubby tree that an actually tree. It can be grown…
One of the rarer plants and one of only a few succulents in the genus, Peperomia asperula is from Peru. This is a stem forming succulent the leaves fleshy, with a interesting shape, sort of like shell, or folded if…
Regarded as one of the foliage plants for indoors Calathea Medallion has foliage that looks like feathers, also known as Calathea veitchiana it does require a little extra care, but well worth the effort. How to Grow Calathea Medallion This…
They naturally grow on the forest floor, usually at higher altitudes and often on mossy rocks. They require high humidity and are slow growing. How to Grow Petrocosmea Temperature and light are two important care factors. How to Propagate Petrocosmea…
Episcia are related to African Violets, and with only around 10 species they are grown for the very attractive foliage. Originating in Central and South America they are a tropical plant and are grown as house plants. These are an…
You can grow Anthuriums outdoors in USDA Zones 10 and above, however they are more widely grow as indoor or houseplants. They are easy care as an indoor plant, because they naturally grow in shade, so place them in a…
Although Dieffenbachia seguine is one of the most popular species, lots of others such as D. Maculata are also worth a considering, so lets take a closer look at Dieffenbachia in general. This very attractive indoor plant comes with a…
Pancake Plant – Chinese Money Plant Widely grown as an indoor plant Pilea peperomioides is commonly called the ‘Chinese Money Plant’ amongst others. This common name comes from the rounded leaves that look like coins. It has been in cultivation…
If we look at a list of the most popular house plants in America a short list would read something like this Ferns including the Boston Ferm and Maidenhair fern are also popular. However thats only the tip of the…
With a real climbing habit, and very attractive leaves with trademark holes Monstera adansonii is sometimes called the Monkey Mask Plant, Swiss Cheese Plant or Swiss Cheese Vine. It is very different to in terms of care, and should not…
The Swiss Cheese Plant In case you didn’t know, the most popular houseplant in America is the Swiss Cheese Plant, large leaves with holes in them, and its name is Monstera deliciosa. M.adansonii has the same common name, however it…
How can you resist a plant that is commonly called the ‘Happy Plant’ well Dracaena fragrans Massangeana is that plant, also known as the ‘Corn Plant’. This is a very popular indoor plant, easy care and brilliantly coloured foliage ensure…
This is a species that grows in shaded areas, Dracaena goldieana comes from Nigeria, Cameroon and the Democratic Replicator’s of Congo. Not grown as commonly as Dracaena marginata, however a very attractive plant with a natural upright habit. Grown for…
This is the Canary Island Dragon Tree, and Dracaeana draco makes a unique indoor plant for larger spaces as well as a great landscaping plant for warmer climates. This is a slow growing succulent, spiky blue green foliage and a…
Commonly called the Peace Lily and sometimes the Snowflower, Spathiphyllum floribundum is a long flowering plant that grows well indoors. Very attractive white flowers and good glossy green foliage make this a favourite indoor plants for growing at home as…
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