If there is something like ‘‘THE houseplant’’ then for me it is Ficus elastica. It is easy to maintain, has large shiny leaves, and when...

The Mimosa pudica is a small shrub from the legume family, which grows in the Brazilian tropical forests. It stands out mostly for its...

I personally find the Peacock Plant to be one of the most attractive plants, mainly because of its unique leaves whose patterns resemble...

The English and Latin name of this fern derives from its unique leaf appearance, reminiscent of deer antlers (Platycerium - in Greek...

This is a flowering evergreen shrub that is best suited as a garden plant in warmer climates whereas in colder climates, such as my...

This decorative grass has its place in various gardens throughout our globe, including homes once dried. Pampas Grass is a perennial,...

Medinilla is an exotic beauty that stands out with pink bracts surrounding its pink inflorescence. It is one of the most beautiful...

This evergreen climber, whose natural habitat is in the tropical rainforests of southern Mexico and Panama, was discovered only in 1840,...

This is plant is one of my favorites among evergreen shrubs. It is a rounded, spreading, multi-stemmed shrub, suitable for gardens as...

The Poinsettia belongs to the milkweed family, and is native to Central America where the historically Aztecs used it for decoration and...

Showering houseplants, with lukewarm water, contributes to the health and appearance of houseplants. The main advantages are: - Removal...

Silver Nickel Vine (also known as Silver Falls) is an evergreen creeper originally from Texas and Mexico with a gorgeous silvery foliage,...

We are nearing the most beautiful time of the year. Although this year is a little bit less cheerful, we can brighten it up a bit by...

Rarely can you find a plant more often in households than the Peace Lily. NASA has even placed it in the top 10 air purifiers among...

This palm, along with olive trees, can be seen more often when arranging terraces and continental gardens. It is an ideal palm tree for...

For anyone looking to add a little color among their indoor and outdoor plants, as a first choice you should consider this unique...

This houseplant was first brought to Europe by a Norwegian missionary in 1944 from southern China, where it is native from. It requires a...

- Move plants from the direct sunlight (windows facing south or west) to a place where the sun does not reach from 11 am onwards or move...

A beautiful bush-shaped perennial, recognizable by its lovely foliage that occurs in different colors shapes, there are over 1000...

This plant from southern Africa is a slightly different houseplant which can often be seen in gardens. It is very easy to maintain, so it...

An evergreen perennial, which is a close relative of the banana tree, which not only decorates gardens in warm regions, but along with...

The dragon tree can have different leaf colors and can have one or more stems. A plant that can be found in many homes because it’s easy...

An attractive deciduous tree, that is slow in growth. Can be found in various colors and with different leaf shapes. Its natural habitat...

Species: Trees and shrubs of the rose family like apples (Malus spp.), pears (Pyrus spp.), hawthorns (Crataegus spp.), photinia (Photinia...

An evergreen climbing plant that can be seen in many gardens as well as homes. It is originally from Western Europe. Ivy loves places...

To fertilize my houseplants, I often make my own fertiliser. All you need is: - 10 g of fresh yeast (which is surprisingly hard to find...

An evergreen vine that is known for its heart-shaped fleshy leaves. It originates from the south of Africa. String of hearts, like most...

One of the most beautiful trees in general, I don’t know what I prefer more – the Magnolia's stunning leaves, its elegant shape or its...

An attractive succulent that is easy to maintain. Suitable for any home, in summer for outdoors too. Originally from Central America,...

The Ficus genus includes figs and common ficus, among others. The fiddle leaf fig has experienced a real boom in the last few years as a...

The most famous and most adaptable evergreen shrub can be seen in many parks and gardens. Its natural habitat is Southeastern Europe and...

To most of us, when we hear about gerbera daisies we think about the flowers that can be bought at a florists and used in bouquets and...

This is one of the most common houseplants in the world, mainly due to its tolerance of neglect. It is native to East Africa where it...

Azeleas belong to the genus Rhododendron, and they can be either evergreen or deciduous. Over 10,000 sorts have been cultivated. This...

Plants from the yucca family are mostly kept as garden plants in warmer climates, and more recently as houseplants. They are quite...

One unmissable classic, that reminds me of my grandmother’s house. It comes from the tropical areas of South and North America, and...

This evergreen shrub is known for his attractive red young leaves. It’s a hybrid between Photina glabra i P. serrulata, and therefore it...

Even if it looks like a palm (and called a palm!), it's a gymnosperm and a closer relative to pine and spruce trees than it’s actually to...