Plant Care Guides

Pink Chinese Evergreen Growing and Plant Care Guide

What Is Pink Chinese Evergreen? The Pink Chinese evergreen is the most popular form of a species that offers many excellent plant options including needle-like green foliage or attractive pink. The “The Pink” form’s brightly colored, oval-shaped leaves are an outstanding example of why Chamaecyparis has earned the reputation as one of the most unique…

Philodendron Brandi Growing and Plant Care Guide

What Is Philodendron Brandi? The Philodendron Brandi is a tropical plant that belongs to the Araceae family. It is one of the most popular members of this group and also its largest species. This plant can grow up to nine meters tall, but it also develops thicker leaves than other members of the genus due…

African Mask Plant Growing and Plant Care Guide

What Is African Mask Plant? African Mask Plant (Acmella Oleracea) is a creeping, herbaceous perennial that forms low mounds with leaves up to 3 ½ inches long and 1 inch wide. It has pure white flowers in spring through summer that form bright yellow seed pods in autumn. These plants are native to tropical areas…

Chinese Evergreen Plant Growing & Care Guide

What Is the Chinese Evergreen Plant? Chinese evergreen plant, Aglaonema plant, also known as Chinese money tree is a great houseplant to growing in your home. It does well with low light and little water. They are easy to care for and can thrive in most homes. Read on to learn how to grow it…

Polka Dot Plant Growing and Plant Care Guide

What Is Polka Dot Plant? The polka dot plant is an attractive houseplant that is also called the Polka dot plant for its ornamental leaves with variegated white and green. This lovely, shade-loving tropical perennial is a great addition to any home or office decor. This fascinating plant has soft grass-like foliage and thick stems,…

Philodendron Birkin Growing and Plant Care Guide

What Is Philodendron Birkin? Philodendron Birkin, sometimes called Sweetheart Plant or Strawflower, is a popular indoor plant grown for the striking markings of its leaves. It’s easy to grow and thrives in low light conditions, making it an excellent choice for beginners. Its glossy green leaves are splashed with red along veins. Some have white…

Boysenberry Growing and Plant Care Guide

What Is Boysenberry? The boysenberry (or boysenberry) is a black raspberry-blackberry hybrid created by Rudolph Boysen, who was employed for many years at the USDA plant laboratory in Corvallis, Oregon. The name ‘boysen’ itself comes from Rudolph’s last name. He developed this new fruit in Los Angeles between 1918 and 1921. Boysen’s selected name was…

Marble Pothos Growing and Plant Care Guide

What Is Marble Pothos? The marble pothos plant is also called “marble queen” and “toy box vine.” As with all pothos plants, the leaves are variegated in green and white. It has a trailing growth habit that grows to 15 feet long and about three feet wide. The vines will trail along the ground or…

African iris Growing and Caring For

What Is African iris? The African iris is a perennial herb that grows from 4- to 9-feet tall. It gets its name because the flower spikes are shaped like a typical iris plant (Iris sp.) with purple, blue, or pink blooms. The flowers are usually white, but sometimes have yellow markings or spots on the…

Canary Melon Growing and Plant Care Guide

What Is a Canary Melon? Canary melons are a type of muskmelon (or cantaloupe) known for their pure, honeydew-like flavor. Identifying the canary melon is easy – look for smooth, creamy-colored rind with yellow and pink flesh inside. A good rule to follow when identifying this variety is: if it looks like a cantaloupe, it’s…