This plant has wowed more than a few plant lovers, and there’s a good reason why. It’s like a fashion show superstar with its fancy striped look. A while back, when it first showed up in stores, everyone went bananas…
If you are asking that question, you are aware of the fact that not all Philodendron varieties are made alike. But what are those non-climbing varieties? Are they common? And do they require any extra care and maintenance to keep…
Have you ever come across the Philodendron Florida on the internet or at your local plant nursery? This plant has been around for decades, but have you ever wondered why it is called Florida when Philodendrons are typically native to…
If like me you bought a Dragon Tail, you might want to know more about the needs of your plant to help it grow. I bought a juvenile Dragon Tail under the name ‘Philodendron Dragon Tail.’ However, I noticed that…
If you are trying to find an Alocasia with stunning long leaves, whose name you cannot remember, chances are the elusive beauty is Alocasia Lauterbachiana. It is true that in the big and diverse family of Alocasia plants, shield and…
Plant marketers are very clever. Stepping into a plant nursery and reading the labels, you can easily imagine yourself in a fairy tale, with all the princesses, dragons, knights, and shields. The fancy names are also much easier to remember…
Alocasia is a popular house plant and we see them a lot in beautiful planters creating little corners of the jungle in our urban homes. However, like many other tropical plants, most of these beauties grow freely in the wild…
The best care for your Alocasia plant should, of course, include responding to her lighting requirements. If we Google the question, however, we see somewhat incoherent advice. Some say that Elephant Ears like full sun, others suggest that Alocasia plants…
Alocasia Cuprea being a rhizomatous plant, its propagation is very easy. In spring, when your Alocasia wakes up from her dormancy, take the plant from the soil, clean it, cut it with a clean and sharp tool, powder the cuts…