Anthuriums are tropical plants. Imagine yourself in a warm jungle, surrounded by tropical plants, a thick canopy of lush tree foliage blocks out much of the sunlight, you hear the calls of exotic birds flying overhead… and you can feel the humidity. This is the environment that your anthurium loves!
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 variegation come from?” Let’s look at that. Philodendron ‘Birkin’ […]
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 than from seed, ‘Amate’ plants have been named after a nurseryman from California, […]
Xanadu
Philodendron Xanadu, currently known scientifically as Thaumatophyllum xanadu (Thaumatophyllum xanadu, 2021) originated in Brazil, but now the plant is admired and grown far beyond. In contrast to the vining habit of many Philodendrons, Xanadu has a compact, upright growth habit (Philodendron Xanadu Plant, n.d.). It bears striking adult leaves which command attention as they approach […]
Silver Queen
Silver Queen plants (Aglaonema commutatum) are an old standby in the ornamental plant industry. Originating in Asian (Knight, n.d.), this plant has been around for many years and been a part of many indoor decor plans. Let’s take a moment to touch on the key factors for successful Silver Queen growth. Silver Queen is known […]
Pothos
If you do not consider yourself to have a green thumb, yet you wish to add some living greenery to your interior decoration scheme, we recommend the pothos plant! Of all the ornamental plants a grower could cultivate, pothos have to be among the easiest to care for (Iannotti, 2021; Gombiths, 2021). These plants have […]
Parlor Palm
Native to the countries of Mexico and Guatemala, the popular Parlor Palm is called by the scientific name Chamaedorea elegans. Was that Chamaedorea elegant? No, Chamaedorea elegans. But a person does have to wonder if there’s a connection there! Indeed, Parlor Palms contribute an elegance and grace that makes their popularity no mystery. Parlor Palms, […]
