Houseplants Encyclopedia

Sinningia speciosa (Gloxinia)

Sinningia speciosa (Florist's Gloxinia, family Gesneriaceae) is native to Brazil, grown for large (8–10 cm) velvet-textured trumpet flowers in vivid purple, red, pink, or white, often with white margins. Produces...

Sinningia speciosa (Gloxinia)

Sinningia speciosa (Florist's Gloxinia, family Gesneriaceae) is native to Brazil, grown for large (8–10 cm) velvet-textured trumpet flowers in vivid purple, red, pink, or white, often with white margins. Produces...

Schefflera actinophylla (Umbrella Tree)

Schefflera actinophylla (Umbrella Tree, family Araliaceae) is native to Queensland, Australia; New Guinea. One of the largest and most impressive indoor trees — the umbrella-like leaf clusters create an authentic...

Schefflera actinophylla (Umbrella Tree)

Schefflera actinophylla (Umbrella Tree, family Araliaceae) is native to Queensland, Australia; New Guinea. One of the largest and most impressive indoor trees — the umbrella-like leaf clusters create an authentic...

Goeppertia veitchiana (Calathea Medallion (Veit...

Goeppertia veitchiana (Veitchiana Calathea, family Begoniaceae) is native to Ecuador. A striking Ecuadorian Goeppertia with bold contrast between deep green margins and a pale interior zone. It produces broadly oval,...

Goeppertia veitchiana (Calathea Medallion (Veit...

Goeppertia veitchiana (Veitchiana Calathea, family Begoniaceae) is native to Ecuador. A striking Ecuadorian Goeppertia with bold contrast between deep green margins and a pale interior zone. It produces broadly oval,...

Hoya lacunosa (Cinnamon Hoya)

Hoya lacunosa (Lacunosa Hoya, family Apocynaceae) is native to Southeast Asia, a wax plant producing small ovate, 3–5 cm, glossy green with impressed venation and small clusters of white flowers...

Hoya lacunosa (Cinnamon Hoya)

Hoya lacunosa (Lacunosa Hoya, family Apocynaceae) is native to Southeast Asia, a wax plant producing small ovate, 3–5 cm, glossy green with impressed venation and small clusters of white flowers...

Peperomia obtusifolia 'Variegata' (Variegated B...

Peperomia obtusifolia 'Variegata' (Variegated Baby Rubber Plant, family Piperaceae) is native to Mexico (cultivar), a semi-succulent epiphytic houseplant producing broadly ovate, 5–10 cm, creamy-yellow with irregular green center zones —...

Peperomia obtusifolia 'Variegata' (Variegated B...

Peperomia obtusifolia 'Variegata' (Variegated Baby Rubber Plant, family Piperaceae) is native to Mexico (cultivar), a semi-succulent epiphytic houseplant producing broadly ovate, 5–10 cm, creamy-yellow with irregular green center zones —...

Fatsia japonica (Japanese Aralia)

Fatsia japonica (Japanese Aralia, Paperplant, family Araliaceae) is native to Japan, South Korea. Thrives in conditions that kill most tropical houseplants — tolerates near-frost temperatures and deep shade. Read More...

Fatsia japonica (Japanese Aralia)

Fatsia japonica (Japanese Aralia, Paperplant, family Araliaceae) is native to Japan, South Korea. Thrives in conditions that kill most tropical houseplants — tolerates near-frost temperatures and deep shade. Read More...