Overview Also known as Zamioculcas Zamifolia, Zanzibar gem, or Zulu plant, the Zz plant is easily recognizable, sporting glossy dark green, feathered leaves and thick stems. These slow growers can reach about 2 to 3 feet high. Native to Africa, these plants are rather slow growers, stretching up several inches in a season and generating […]
Overview Native to tropical and temperate climates, the Tradescantia is also known as Spiderwort. These fast growers are grown for their beautiful foliage, which often displays stripes shades of pink, purple, green, and white. They can grow up to twelve inches high and one to three feet wide. These plants produce flowers with three petals, […]
Overview Also known as the Snake Plant and the Mother-in-Law’s Tongue, these plants are characterized by their stiff, sword-like leaves that grow in an upright manner. Native to the arid deserts of east Africa, they are slow growers, but can reach up to 12 feet tall with the right care. There are over 70 species […]
Overview Native to tropical and southern Africa, the Spider plant is easily recognized by its long, thin, green, arching leaves. While it comes in a variety of colors and sizes, the variegated Spider plant is the most popular, sporting a white stripe down the center of its leaves. The unique leaves of the Spider plant […]
Overview Succulents come in a wide variety of colors and shapes, from compact rosettes to tall shrubs and trailing vines. The thick leaves and stems of succulents store water, allowing them to survive extended periods of drought. Most succulents are native to hot, dry climates like deserts or savannahs, but they can be found in […]
Overview Native to the tropical regions of Brazil, the Schlumbergera plant is also known as the Christmas, Spring, or Holiday cactus. Schlumbergera plants have green, flattened, leaf-like segmented stems. These cacti have adapted to survive in arid conditions by storing water in their leaves, similar to other cacti. They are spineless, but do have soft, […]
Overview The Schefflera can be found in many regions worldwide, but is native to Asia, Africa, and the Southwestern Pacific. They are characterized by their umbrella shaped oval leaf clusters, hence their other name, the Umbrella Tree. Their leaves come in shades of green, sometimes sporting yellow or white variegation. In their native habitat, they […]
Overview The Syngonium plant, also known as the Arrowhead plant, is native to tropical rainforests of Central and South America. These plants have arrow-shaped leaves that come in a variety of colors, including green, pink, and variegated shades. Syngonium will climb if provided with a support structure, but are often grown as a trailing plant, […]
Overview Peperomias, also known as radiator plants, are native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. They tolerate a good range of growing conditions and stay compact, making them a great option for beginners. With over 1,000 species, they are one of two large genera of the family Piperaceae. While the […]
Overview Philodendrons come in a wide variety of different shapes, sizes, and colors. There are over 500 species, which come in two main types. Climbing/vining Philodendrons, such as the Heartleaf Philodendron, Philodendron Pink Princess, and Philodendron Micans exhibit long trailing vines when grown indoors. In their natural habitat, these vines often climb up supports, such […]
