The Red Ti Plant (Cordyline fruticosa) is the perfect plant to help add some tropical flavor to your garden or outdoor space. These plants are easy to grow and bring good luck, making them a great gift too! These plants go by many names, so you may have heard about them before and didn’t know…
Have you ever noticed how a well-trimmed bush of White Fountain Grass looks like a fluffy plant porcupine? While fountain grass comes in many different colors, like the Red Fountain Grass variety we covered last week, we want to take a closer look at the white variety today. If you’ve grown the Red variety before, then you’ll…
While Red Fountain Grass may not be the most breathtaking plant in your yard, it certainly won’t be the least! Normally when we hear the term “grass” we think of the short thin green leaves that cover our yard. But grass comes in many different varieties and can be used for a lot more than…
Did you know that even in this day and age there are still rare plants? The Philodendron Rojo Congo is a perfect example! Today we’re going to take a look at this rare houseplant that is feverishly sought after by plant enthusiants for its glossy leaves that unfurl to reveal a striking red color. Take…
The reason why Gardenias make such a wonderful addition to a garden is simple – they’re beautiful. You can never have too many beautiful flowers in your garden, especially when they come in such a delicate white color! There’s no shortage of colors to choose from when picking flowers to grow and care for. You’ve…
What’s the deal with the Freckles Croton plant? Freckles Croton is a variety of Croton with colorful spots all over the leaves. These easy-to-grow plants are tough enough to survive indoors and don’t need much attention. Crotons are a great way to quickly create a tropical space without much effort. If you’ve bought your Croton’s…
How do you take care of a Crossandra plant? Crossandra, or what we locals call a firecracker flower, is a tropical subshrub. It has some of the most standout flowers in the plant kingdom. The flowers are usually salmon or apricot colored but can also be shades of yellow, red, or pink. The combination of…
How do you care for an indoor dragon tree? The Dragon Tree is a moderately easy plant to take care of. This beautiful leafy plant has more than 100 different varieties. You’ve likely come across a variety without knowing it! Common types include Dracaena marginata or Madagascar dragon tree, which stands out with its long, spiny green leaves…
Are Iceton Croton plants hard to care for? Iceton Croton plants are a colorful, easy-to-grow variety that is indoor hardy and require very little attention. Croton are excellent houseplants that withstand more neglect than almost any other plant. As for location, Croton grows happily in a pot or when planted directly in the ground. They…
Ice Plants The Ice plant is the common name referring to a wide variety of Lampranthus and Delosperma plant classifications. Lampranthus and Delosperma are both in the family Aizoaceae which are frequently regarded as succulents. They both originate in either Southern or Eastern African regions preferring warmer climates. Ice plants get their unique name from…
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