Common name: Croton Other names: Joseph’s coat Botanical name: Codiaeum variegatum Technicolor croton plants have been grown outdoors in Florida and southern California for many years, but as houseplants, they proved difficult to satisfy. Then crotons went to Europe, where greenhouse…
The containers you choose for your houseplants are the only home they know, but they are part of your home, too. This balancing act — providing containers that meet the needs of your plants while also pleasing you with their…
Peace lily plants (sometimes are called Spath, short for Spathiphyllum) are present in most offices, malls, and homes for good reason. They are easy to grow, produce showy, spoon-shaped flowers, and tolerate low light and average humidity. In NASA studies, peace…
The state flower of Hawaii, hibiscus bears the largest blossoms that can be produced by an indoor plant. Some measure more than 8 in/20 cm across, and all feature crepe-paper-textured petals that flare around a prominent yellow stamen. Individual blossoms…
