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Poinsettia gets all the votes at Christmas, since red and green match the colors of the party! After the season is over, one question remains: how can you get it to turn red?

Brunfelsia, also called “Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow”, is a nice blooming shrub.

Whether you showcase it in your house, garden, or lean-in, Rhapis excelsa (or bamboo palm) will definitely find a place at home.

Most Ficus ginseng bonsai are grafted Ficus microcarpa.

The Vanda genus includes over 70 different orchid species, all native to tropical Asia. With truly splendid flowers similar to those of Phalaenopsis, Vanda orchids are equally suited to growing indoors in our temperate climates and are often available in stores.

Putting one leaf plant for every ten square yards (m²) will help purify the confined indoor air of your home.

Ficus lyrata, the fiddle-leaf fig, is a very beautiful indoor plant. Many find its thick, shiny green leaves very appealing.

Bonsai-making is definitely an art that deserved discovering.

With its magnificent brightly colored flowered stems, amaryllis brings light to our houses for the long winter season. To extend its blooming, special care is needed.

African violet is one of the most sold indoor plants the world over.

Watering is the single most important factor to make sure your Dracaena marginata survives… and thrives!

Many are now familiar with the striking designer-like fronds of the ZZ plant. Did you know that at least three types of black zz plant exist? These make for fabulous additions to black-themed gardens and home interiors. Read also: Black is back ZZ plant care More ZZ plant varieties The black ZZ plant Houseplant-wise, the […]

In the Bromeliaceae family, fiery Vriesea really stands out.

Monstera is among the favorite plants chosen to decorate houses.

The Raven ZZ plant boasts

Sansevieria, also called Mother-in-law’s tongue and snake plant, has nice leaves.

The rubber tree, or Ficus elastica, is a very beautiful indoor plant much liked for its shiny thick leathery leaves.

The specific care that’s needed for a cycas, how and when it should be repotted and watered and diseases that infect it.

The orchid symbolizes many different things, and its meaning depends on both the species and the color of its flowers. First of all, in Ancient Greece, the orchid was a symbol of fertility and virility.

Emerald palm looks like a palm, but it’s not! Always a great houseplant, of course. Emerald palm facts Name – Zamioculcas zamiifolia Family – Araceae Type – succulent houseplant Height – 1 ½-3 ft / 0.5-1 m indoors Exposure – well-lit, indirect Soil: draining   –   Foliage: evergreen   –   Propagation: clump division, cuttings […]

Ficus microcarpa is a small, easy bonsai often found in DIY and home furniture stores.

Croton is native to the islands of the Pacific Ocean.

Pilea peperomioides, also called “Chinese money plant”, is a very ornamental plant which is ideal in designer settings.

Schlumbergera, also called Christmas cactus, is a cute succulent plant that blooms in fall or winter.

Codonanthe is a rare find in garden stores, but the cascading string of leaves is clearly worth the

Zygopetalum is a family of orchids native to Brazil and Columbia.

Clivia, or St Joseph’s lily, is an elegant flower-bearing indoor plant.

The Nerve plant, Fittonia, is native to the tropical forests of South America.

Adenium is a plant used indoors for its appealing blooming and its surprising ornamental qualities.

A fragile plant that is difficult to grow, Caladium enlivens houses and gardens with its unique foliage.

Finger lime is a thorny citrus variety that is beautiful in pots.

Schefflera is a plant common in houses, apartments and offices. Its main assets are the beauty of its foliage and its great ease of care.

What specific care is needed for an areca?

Stephanotis, the most famous of which is called Madagascar jasmine, is a magnificent indoor plant that blooms all summer long.

Most of us aren’t aware of it, but there are many orchids that are fragrant! A lot of species pair stunning beauty with pleasant scents.

Gerbera is a cute indoor plant native to Africa that is found very appealing thanks to its cute flowers.

Ficus retusa is one of the trees most often used to grow bonsai.

Air moisture is important for almost every houseplant, and clay pebbles can increase it for a very affordable

Making a kokedama is one thing. Taking care of it is another. But don’t worry! Unlike bonsai, kokedama doesn’t demand constant attention. Stick to some simple rules and you can enjoy your flowery “moss ball” for much longer. Watering your kokedama: the key to perfect care When to water? To figure out the right watering […]

Making a kokedama might seem difficult and technical at first. However, even though you do need a little patience and agile fingers, it certainly isn’t impossible.

One interesting member of the Bromeliaceae family is tillandsia. This original plant has absolutely no roots at all, and it’s very ornamental.

Tradescantia Nanouk: a magnificent plant with shades of green and pink foliage.

A bonsai needs repotting rather often, every 1 to 3 years, to ensure the tree gets the nutrients it needs – even if you use the same pot every time.

Plants need water, light, and nutrients to live, even during your vacation!

Codonanthe is a trailing suspension houseplant that only rarely has problems. Here are a few of the most common issues you’ll have when caring for Codonanthe.

Dracaena massangeana is part of the dragon plant family.

Dragon plants are among the rare plants that are perfectly happy indoors. However, they do get their fair share of problems.

Pygmy date palm or Phoenix roebelenii is a palm tree often grown indoors.

Calliandra is a shrubby plant bearing extremely ornamental foliage and flowers.

Repotting an orchid is an important step in the life cycle of the plant. To repot it, you need to proceed differently as for other houseplants. After having bloomed well, your orchid