ZZ or “ZeeZee”
Zeezee plant tolerates low light and neglect, and still looks great. It forms a cluster of thick, fleshy leafstalks that are so glossy that they almost appear artificial. Although the plant tolerates low light, it will grow better in medium to bright light. Grow it at average room temperature and keep the soil moderately dry. It is sometimes called eternity plant because it is long lasting. Plant Type: Indoor Plant Plant Height: 2 – 3 feet tall Plant Width: 2 – 3 feet wide Special Features: Attractive Foliage,Easy to Grow Zamioculcas...
Read MorePothos
One of the best indoor plants for low-light situations, pothos is an easy-care vining plant equally at home in a hanging basket, climbing a plant pole, or spilling over the edge of a table or shelf. Give it normal room temperature and keep the soil slightly on the dry side. It also goes by the names of devil’s ivy, Scindapsus aureus, and Pothos aureus. It is closely related to heartleaf philodendron, which it resembles. Plant Type: Indoor Plant Plant Height: 1-8 feet tall Plant Width: 1-4 feet wide Special Features: Attractive Foliage,Easy to...
Read MoreOrchid
One of the showiest houseplants, the orchid is remarkably easy to grow — despite its reputation. It also offers some of the best variety; look for miniatures that grow only a few inches tall to big hybrids that produce 3-foot-tall spikes of flowers. The blooms appear in a rainbow of colors — from pinks to reds, yellows and oranges, lavender, green, and white. Most bloom only once a year, but the flowers can last six months or more. Grow orchids in a spot where it gets medium to bright light (such as on the windowsill of a north- or east-facing window). Water and fertilize them...
Read MoreKalanchoes
Kalanchoes are a diverse group of succulent plants. Many are grown for their foliage, while others are primarily blooming plants. All need bright light and should be kept on the dry side except when in bloom. Room temperature is good through the growing season, but grow them cool (45-65 degrees F) during winter. Plant Type: Indoor Plant Plant Height: 6 inches to 4 feet tall Plant Width: 6 inches to 3 feet wide Special Features: Flowers,Attractive Foliage,Drought Tolerant
Read MoreDracaenas
Dracaenas compose of a large group of popular foliage plants. Most grow strongly upright with long, straplike leaves variegated with white, cream, or red. Dracaenas grow well at average room temperatures but don’t like cold drafts. Give plants medium to bright light to maintain best leaf color. Allow the soil to dry to the touch between waterings. Plant Type:Indoor Plant Plant Height:1-10 feet tall Plant Width:1-3 feet wide Special Features:Attractive Foliage,Easy to Grow
Read MoreChin Evergreen
Chinese evergreen is an excellent foliage plant for low to medium light. Its lance-shape leaves are usually variegated with silver, gray, or shades of green. Keep the soil evenly moist and the air temperature above 60 degrees F to avoid chilling injury. The plant’s sap contains an irritant, so keep the plants out of reach of children and pets. Plant Type:Perennial,Indoor Plant Plant Height:1-3 feet tall Plant Width:1-3 feet wide Special Features:Attractive Foliage,Easy to Grow
Read MoreFicus
Ficus plants range from large trees to woody shrubs to trailing vines. All grow best in medium to bright light, although they will tolerate low light for short periods. They grow well at normal room temperature. Allow the soil of tree and shrub forms to dry out between waterings. Ficus plants produce a sticky white latex sap when injured, giving them one of their common names, rubber plant. Edible figs are in the same genus, and these houseplants are sometimes called figs. Plant Type:Indoor Plant Plant Height:1-12 feet tall Plant Width:1-10 feet wide Special Features:Flowers,Attractive...
Read MoreColeus
Add excitement to dim areas of your yard with shade-loving coleus varieties that have a contrasting color on leaf edges. An amazing array of color combinations are available, as well as leaf textures — choose from plants with scalloped, toothed, or fringed leaf edges. Coleus is exceptionally easy to grow: Plant it in a shaded spot, keep the soil moist, feed it regularly, and be sure it has warm temperatures. When frost threatens, pot coleus up and enjoy it as houseplants in a sunny window until spring. Then plant outdoors once again! shade-loving with edged...
Read MoreBoston fern
The lush arching, dangling fronds of Boston fern are especially suited to hanging baskets, but they also look great on a pedestal. Give the plant medium to bright light, high humidity, temperatures between 60 and 75 degrees F, and evenly moist soil to ensure success. Nephrolepis exaltata Plant Type:Indoor Plant Plant Height:1-3 feet tall Plant Width:1-4 feet wide Special Features:Attractive Foliage
Read MoreArrowhead vine
Arrowhead vine is a lush foliage plant that holds its variegation well in low light. Young plants usually remain compact mounds of foliage in various shades of green, bronze, and pink. As plants age, they develop more of a vining growth habit. Cut them back to keep them compact, or train them onto a moss pole. Arrowhead vine grows well in low to medium light with average room temperature. Keep the soil evenly moist. It is sometimes called nephthytis. Plant Type:Indoor Plant Plant Height:6 inches to 3 feet tall Plant Width:6 inches to 3 feet wide Special Features:Attractive Foliage Syngonium...
Read MoreSnake plant
Snake plant is a carefree, tough succulent that grows almost anywhere. Its leathery sword-shape leaves are usually marbled with gray green and may be edged with yellow or white. Although snake plant tolerates low light, it grows better in medium or bright light. Allow the soil to dry between waterings, especially in winter. It grows well in temperatures from 60 to 85 degrees F. It is sometimes called mother-in-law’s tongue. Plant Type: Indoor Plant Plant Height: 6 inches to 4 feet tall Plant Width: 6 inches to 3 feet wide Special Features: Attractive Foliage,Easy to...
Read MoreChina doll
China doll can become a large tree outdoors, but in the home you can keep it to 4 or 5 feet tall by pinching back new growth to cause branching. Mature plants have glossy, deeply divided leaves with prominent veins. It grows well at average room temperature, but can take 55 degrees F in winter. Give it medium to bright light to prevent legginess and keep the soil evenly moist. Plant Type: Indoor Plant Plant Height: 1 to 5 feet tall Plant Width: 1 to 3 feet wide Special Features: Attractive Foliage
Read MorePilea
Pileas are small mounded or creeping foliage plants, often with puckered or quilted leaves with silver or maroon markings. They form small clusters of white flowers, but the foliage is the most attractive feature. Pilea needs medium to bright light for best coloration. Keep the soil barely moist and grow it at normal room temperature. Plant Type: Indoor Plant Plant Height: 1 to 12 inches tall Plant Width: 3 to 18 inches wide Special Features: Attractive Foliage,Easy to Grow
Read MorePhilodendron
Most philodendrons are vines that clamber in trees in their native tropical habitat, thus the common name, which translates as “tree-lover.” Most form aerial roots, which in the wild help them climb trees, and in your home can be put to use to help them climb a plant pole. They grow well in most indoor light conditions at normal room temperature or slightly warmer. Allow the soil surface to dry to the touch between waterings. Plant Type: Indoor Plant Plant Height: 1 to 10 feet tall Plant Width: 1 to 6 feet wide Special Features: Attractive Foliage,Easy to...
Read MoreParlor Palm
Parlor palm has been a popular indoor plant since Victorian times because it tolerates lower light levels and drier air than most palms. However, if the air is too dry, it often is attacked by spider mites. Parlor palm grows best with medium light and evenly moist soil, and prefers temperatures between 65 and 80 degrees F. Plant Type: Indoor Plant Plant Height: 1 to 8 feet tall Plant Width: 1 to 3 feet wide Special Features: Attractive Foliage
Read MoreBamboo Palm
Looking for a small palm that tolerates shade? Check out bamboo palm and its relatives. Most stay under 10 feet tall, so they fit perfectly in the yard. Try it as a foundation planting, at the back of the border to create a textural backdrop for your other plants, or as a unique hedge Light: Part Sun,Shade Zones: 9-11 Plant Type: Tree,Shrub,Indoor Plant Plant Height: 2-10 feet tall Plant Width: 1-10 feet wide Landscape Uses: Beds & Borders,Privacy Special Features: Attractive Foliage
Read MoreCroton
Croton is a colorful shrub with leathery leaves that are most colorful in bright light. In low light conditions new leaves will be smaller and less intensely pigmented. Grow croton at 60 to 85 degrees F with high humidity. Allow the soil surface to dry between waterings. Plant Type: Indoor Plant Plant Height: 1 to 6 feet tall Plant Width: 1 to 3 feet wide Special Features: Attractive Foliage
Read MoreDieffenbachia
Dieffenbachia may be grown as a small tree with a canelike stem or as a shrubby plant with multiple stems. It thrives in low to medium light. Grow it at room temperature and keep the soil evenly moist. It is sometimes called dumb cane, a reference to the effects of its toxic sap, which can cause tongue numbness and swelling if chewed by children or pets. Plant Type: Indoor Plant Plant Height: 1-8 feet tall Plant Width: 1-3 feet wide Special Features: Attractive Foliage
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