Houseplants Encyclopedia

Hoya parasitica (Hoya Parasitica)

Hoya parasitica (Parasitica Hoya, family Apocynaceae) is native to South and Southeast Asia, a wax plant producing broadly ovate, 5–10 cm, variable — green to silver-flushed depending on light level...

Hoya parasitica (Hoya Parasitica)

Hoya parasitica (Parasitica Hoya, family Apocynaceae) is native to South and Southeast Asia, a wax plant producing broadly ovate, 5–10 cm, variable — green to silver-flushed depending on light level...

Callisia repens (Turtle Vine)

Callisia repens (Inch Plant, Turtle Vine, family Commelinaceae) is native to Mexico, Central America, a trailing or vining plant producing very small ovate, 1–2 cm, in 'creeping' dense mats —...

Callisia repens (Turtle Vine)

Callisia repens (Inch Plant, Turtle Vine, family Commelinaceae) is native to Mexico, Central America, a trailing or vining plant producing very small ovate, 1–2 cm, in 'creeping' dense mats —...

Alocasia cuprea (Mirror Plant / Jewel Alocasia)

Alocasia cuprea (Mirror Plant, Copper Leaf Alocasia, family Araceae) is native to Borneo and is one of the most extraordinary small Alocasia species, producing small, thick, rigid leaves with a...

Alocasia cuprea (Mirror Plant / Jewel Alocasia)

Alocasia cuprea (Mirror Plant, Copper Leaf Alocasia, family Araceae) is native to Borneo and is one of the most extraordinary small Alocasia species, producing small, thick, rigid leaves with a...

Curcuma alismatifolia (Siam Tulip)

Curcuma alismatifolia (Siam Tulip, Summer Tulip, family Zingiberaceae) is native to Thailand, grown for pink to white bracts with small yellow true flowers — creates a tulip-like appearance above the...

Curcuma alismatifolia (Siam Tulip)

Curcuma alismatifolia (Siam Tulip, Summer Tulip, family Zingiberaceae) is native to Thailand, grown for pink to white bracts with small yellow true flowers — creates a tulip-like appearance above the...

Tillandsia usneoides (Spanish Moss)

Tillandsia usneoides (Spanish Moss, family Bromeliaceae) is native to Americas. The ultimate air plant — requires no soil, no pot, and no roots. Simply hang and mist regularly. Read More...

Tillandsia usneoides (Spanish Moss)

Tillandsia usneoides (Spanish Moss, family Bromeliaceae) is native to Americas. The ultimate air plant — requires no soil, no pot, and no roots. Simply hang and mist regularly. Read More...

Alocasia 'Frydek' (Green Velvet Alocasia)

Alocasia 'Frydek' (Green Velvet Alocasia, Velvet Alocasia, family Araceae) is native to Philippines. The Frydek combines velvet texture with some of the most dramatically white veins of any Alocasia —...

Alocasia 'Frydek' (Green Velvet Alocasia)

Alocasia 'Frydek' (Green Velvet Alocasia, Velvet Alocasia, family Araceae) is native to Philippines. The Frydek combines velvet texture with some of the most dramatically white veins of any Alocasia —...