English Ivy, known scientifically as Hedera helix, is a plant of the Old World. Found natively throughout much of Europe it does indeed occupy English soil, but it's native range extends even into Western Asia (Hedera helix, 2021). Today English Ivy has found a home in many dwellings and gardens … [Read more...]
Aglaonema Cutlass
Cutlass plants are an attractive, narrow-leaved form of Aglaonema that have been cultivated by ornamental plant enthusiasts for some time. Though not new to the industry, their sharp appearance still earns them a place in the demand of the public and the offerings of Winter Gardens. As a type … [Read more...]
Azaleas
You've just brought home your new azalea. The first signs of petals peek from tight-fisted buds. You wait with impatient excitement. Full bloom is just around the corner. But now is the time to learn more about your new specimen. Azaleas are a grouping of flowering shrubs within the genus … [Read more...]
Ficus Audrey
The Ficus Audrey, Ficus benghalensis, is the national tree of India. In it's native range, the tree can reach a spectacular 65-98 feet tall (Ficus Audrey: How To Grow and Care For Ficus Benghalensis, 2021), but in your living room it can be managed at a much smaller size! It's attractive oval leaves … [Read more...]
Bromeliads
Bromeliads are a very unique grouping of plants found natively throughout tropical and subtropical America. Interestingly, the term bromeliads does not refer to a single species, or even a single genus, but a whole family with many different genera and species. Believe it or not, pineapples are … [Read more...]
Lemon Lime
With their roots of origin stemming back to Africa, the beautiful Lemon Lime plant is actually the same species as the similar Janet Craig and Warneckii plants (Dracaena Fragrans, 2021). Although these plants look different from one another, all three are known by the binomial name Dracaena Fragrans … [Read more...]