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...]
Sprengeri Fern
Indeed, we should put "fern" in quotation marks, because this plant is not technically a fern at all. The plant we speak of is actually a member of the family Liliaceae. Also known as the Asparagus fern and scientifically as Asparagus densiflorus, this plant originated in South … [Read more...]
Creeping Charlie
Welcome to the confusing arena of the Charlies! Let me explain! Creeping charlie is a name which is commonly applied to no less than 3 different species of plants in 3 separate genera! If you are a gardener, you may know creeping charlie to be an annoying weed in the garden. In this application of … [Read more...]
Wandering Jew
An easy plant to care for, the decorative and delightful Wandering Jew has found a home in hundreds--probably thousands--of houseplant collections! Also known by the common names Purple Jew, Inch Plant, and Spiderwort, these plants actually come in several species--all from the genus … [Read more...]
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). … [Read more...]
English Ivy
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...]