Creeping Charlie (Pilea nummulariifolia) is a delightful little tropical plant that creeps along the ground in its native Caribbean Islands and northern South America. Indoors, it is a charming and easy-care houseplant spilling over the sides of a hanging basket or container or creeping along the bottom of a terrarium. The name Creeping Charlie is … Read more
It’s amazing how many wild and free foods are available to us. You may be surprised to hear that many of the scornful weeds you have growing in your backyard are edible and medicinal. That’s right; with a keen eye and plant identification knowledge in your tool belt, you can start foraging for food and medicine without … Read more
White Princess is another variety in the triple crown of white-variegated cultivars of Philodendron erubescens, White Wizard, White Knight, and White Princess, and it’s quite a beauty. Its full name is Philodendron erubescens ‘White Princess,’ and it is one of the most striking Philodendrons that you can find. Philodendron White Princess is compact and self-heading … Read more
Living far from the equator often means enduring a dull landscape for nearly half the year. Thankfully, houseplants can bring life and color to your space, even during the gloomiest months. Tropical perennial plants like philodendrons are excellent choices, staying vibrant year-round and living for several years. Currently, the white wizard and white knight philodendrons … Read more
Variegated houseplants are all the rage now, and there are many to choose from. A spectacular one to consider is White Wizard Philodendron, a rare, hard-to-find, and expensive variety of Philodendron erubescens with unique variegation that is greatly prized in the houseplant world. Philodendron White Wizard is a hybrid plant with a complicated genetic history. … Read more
If you enjoy unique houseplants that are not too demanding, the philodendron white knight might be the perfect choice. This lush and beautiful tropical plant is one of the easiest to grow at home or in the office. It is low-maintenance and features striking foliage that adds a splash of unexpected color to any space. … Read more
Philodendron Pink Princess — sometimes affectionately shortened to “PPP,” is a tropical houseplant that’s achieved royalty status among collectors. Due to its intense, pink variegation. However, it is an actual plant, and although it doesn’t grow in the wild, its unique coloring is 100% natural. This guide will take a close look at the growing … Read more
Philodendron erubescens, with the common name of Blushing Philodendron or Red-leaf Philodendron, is a stunningly beautiful perennial member of the Aroid family (Araceae) with large, dark green leaves that have undersides of reddish-copper. It is truly a show-stopper as it climbs up a moss pole or spills over the sides of a hanging basket, showing … Read more
A well-loved tropical vine, known as contribo herb, is highly regarded for its various medicinal purposes. Across Central and South America, this unique plant has been used for centuries to treat a variety of health conditions and is still used in a similar fashion today. While many locals will praise this natural healer and online … Read more
Velvet Leaf Philodendron is a graceful tropical vine with soft-textured, heart-shaped leaves. Although it’s still known as Philodendron micans, or the common name Micans in the florists’ trade, it is now called by the botanical name Philodendron hederaceum var. hederaceum, a variety of the familiar Heartleaf Philodendron. The beauty of Micans’s leaves is what attracts … Read more