Chinese Evergreen varieties The Chinese Evergreen plant (Aglaonema spp) is one the best house plants for beginners, as it is easy to grow and can withstand a bit of variable care. It can tolerate low light and, although it prefers high humidity, can survive well enough in the average home. For more on Aglaonema generally, …
Monstera deliciosa: the Verdict Monstera deliciosa is a great house plant due to its striking appearance, relative eas of care, and its air purification abilities. Its quick growth rate and ease of propagation make it ideal for novice and experienced plant enthusiasts alike. Basic Needs Light Moderate Water: growth period Moderate Water: dormancy Low Humidity …
Native to the tropical rainforests of Central America and the Caribbean, Philodendron hederaceum (the Heartleaf Philodendron), also often known as Philodendron scandens, is a perennial climbing and trailing plant. It is valued for its air-purifying qualities and its easy care nature. But the main reason that you’ll want to grow this plant is for its …
Aglaonema, commonly known as Chinese Evergreen, is a genus of highly decorative foliage house plants. There are around 25 species of Aglaonema, and multiple different Chinese evergreen varieties that are well worth growing. The lush and colourful leaves of Aglaonema give us a clue to its sub-tropical origins in parts of South-East Asia and New …
Dracaena marginata, commonly known as the dragon tree, is a familiar, but still very cool, house plant. It works in most settings, especially bright modern interiors. Its slim, sword shaped leaves and snaking woody stems bring to mind hot, dusty locations and rooms with cool tiled floors and slow turning ceiling fans. Originating from Madagascar, …
The Zamioculcas zamiifolia, commonly known as the ZZ plant, is a striking indoor plant with glossy, emerald green, succulent leaves and gracefully arching thick, fleshy stems. I first grew Zamioculcas zamiifolia myself in a house I had in London in the early 2000s. The ZZ plant was being sold in our our local supermarket. I …
Chlorophytum comosum, better known as the Spider Plant, is an incredibly popular house plant choice. Even if you are completely new to plant parenting and to the whole world of indoor plants, you’ll probably be familiar with the Spider Plant. You’ll almost certainly have seen it somewhere – and you might well have been fascinated …
Spathiphyllum wallisii, commonly known as the Peace Lily, is the first plant I ever had. It maybe the same for you. It is certainly amongst the most popular house plants across the world. And there are good reasons for that popularity – Spathiphyllum wallisii is: Because it so common, it is easy to overlook the …