What is green, has funky tentacle-like leaves and doesn’t need any soil? Well, Tillandsia bulbosa of course! Air plants like the bulbosa are all the rage at the moment and…

Looking for something to greenify your home that’s a little more unusual than a regular old cactus or tropical houseplant? In search of an original gift? Let me introduce you…

All prayer plant species are known for their beautiful foliage, but Calathea ornata is definitely near the top of the list. Its dark green leaves feature a pinstripe pattern that can…

If you’re just getting started with succulents, all the weird and wonderful varieties out there can be very tempting. Unfortunately beginners who end up buying every succulent they see might…

Pitcher plants from the Nepenthes genus are one of the most interesting types of houseplants to be found in the hobby. They also have a certain air of mystery: how…

Drosera spatulata, also known as the spoon-leaved sundew, is a tiny carnivorous plant that uses the sticky droplets on its leaves to catch insects. This is a great sundew for…

It’s incredibly popular but, strangely, still very hard to find in many countries: Pilea peperomioides, also known as the Chinese money plant or pancake plant. If you’ve managed to acquire…

Houseplants in the Dracaena genus, like the endlessly popular Dracaena marginata, Dracaena ‘lemon-lime’ and ‘lucky bamboo’ are appreciated by houseplant lovers for their non-fussy nature and decorative looks. But did…

Avocados are more popular than ever. We use this yummy green fruit in salads, smash it on toast and dip our tortilla chips in it. The large pit can be…