The baby rubber plant, or Peperomia obtusifolia, not to be confused with the rubber tree, is a perfect houseplant for beginners with a lovely upright growth pattern. Its round paddles and unique weaving branches makes for a charming addition to your houseplant family. And there’s more to love as it is low drama! It grows […]
Zebra Haworthia, or Haworthia attenuata is a small succulent from the Eastern Cape Province in South Africa. If you’re looking for something that stays tiny for your desk at work, this is your sign to pick up a haworthia! Clusters of spiky green stems with white zebra stripes poke up from the base in an
African Violet, or Streptocarpus Saintpaulia spp., is a classic stunner that flies off our shelves each week. Their fuzzy round leaves grow in clusters culminating in adorable pastel flowers. When looking for a gift to give someone special, this is the houseplant people flock to 90% of the time. It comes in many different colors
Polka Dot Plant, or Hypoestes phyllostachya, is an immediate blast of cheer. Lime green leaves peppered with speckles of pinks, whites and reds mound together in a delightful clump of foliage. They’re especially attractive when planted in a pot with other patterned foliage like calathea for a dazzling array of shapes and colors! Native to
Ah, the spider plant. An absolute classic. It’s painfully easy to take care of, inexpensive and often the first plant one starts off their houseplant journey with. Some of you may think it’s unattractive or boring. But its demure appearance and low-drama nature is deceiving. It’s truly a special houseplant in many ways. Not convinced?
Swedish Ivy or Plectranthus australis, best known as creeping charlie, is the perfect houseplant for the romantics out there. Layers of ruffled leaves drape poetically down their pots like feathered boas. They’re soft and delicate and also come in a variegated variety with lacy white edges. If you’re lucky enough to get them to bloom,
