~~~~~~Light: Bright, indirect, will tolerate low light Water: Occasionally, let it almost dry out between wateringEnviroment: High humidity preferredSoil: Well drained~~~~~~ Anthuriums are tropical plants. Imagine yourself in a warm jungle, a canopy of lush tree foliage blocks out much of the … [Read more...]
Blue Point Juniper
During the winter months, many plant lovers turn their attention to the group of plants that remain green year-round: the evergreens. And it's to this group that the Blue Point Juniper belongs. At the species level, it's known as Juniperus chinensis -- sometimes called the Chinese juniper. The … [Read more...]
Macho Ferns
The beautiful macho fern (Nephrolepis biserrta) is a large, spreading fern native to Florida (among other places). In zones 9 and 10 the fern can be grown outdoors year-round, and even in more temperate climates, the macho fern makes an excellent patio specimen throughout the warm summer months. … [Read more...]
Blue Star Fern
Blue Star ferns, Phlebodium aureum, are considered epiphytes--they grow as harmless tag-alongs on trees in South and Central America--reaching higher into the canopy than a typical ground-based fern. In the home setting, Blue Stare fern care is not complicated. Created as under-story plants, … [Read more...]
Philodendron Birkin
A member of the Araceae family and the Philodendron genus, Philodendron 'Birkin' is a relatively new offering in the ornamental plant industry. It's primary claim to fame arises from the beautiful striated variegation pattern displayed in its broad leaves. "But," you may ask, "where did this … [Read more...]
Homalomena ‘Selby’
A striking and compact indoor decor specimen, 'Selby' is an evergreen tropical plant with a clumping growth habit (Homalomena Selby: Homalomena Hybrid, 2021). 'Selby' is classified within the genus Homalomena. In form and growth requirements, Homolomena plants mimic plants such as Silver Queen from … [Read more...]
Schefflera ‘Amate’ (Big Leaf Schefflera)
Schefflera 'Amate' (Big Leaf Schefflera) is a native of Australia and New Guinea. This showy plant is currently known under the scientific name Heptapleurum actinophyllum, but in the past, it has been known as Shefflera actinophylla (Heptapleurum actinophyllum, 2021). Propagated asexually rather … [Read more...]
Kalanchoe
The term kalancho actually refers to an entire genus with many species, but if you purchase what Winter Gardens sell as "kalanchoes" or "Calendiva," you'll be acquiring the most common species of kalanchoe: Kalanchoe blossfeldiana. Although these natives of Madagascar produce small blossoms which … [Read more...]