Growing a bird of paradise plant can dramatically alter your landscape. Wherever you grow it, the plant requires maintenance to remain healthy. Bird of paradise plants arenative to tropical and subtropical areasof southeastern Africa. Credit:Denny Schrock The common name, bird of paradise, is attributed to several plants in theStrelitziagenus. Of the recognized species(S. reginae, S. juncea, S. nicolai, S. caudata, andS. alba),the first two are the easiest to grow as houseplants....

These calathea care tips will help keep your houseplant thriving. Calathea plants(Calatheaspp.) have quickly become one of the most popular houseplants due to theirdiverse leaf forms and colors. Credit: Denny Schrock For this reason, calathea is also sometimes called prayer plant, leading to some confusion in the trade. Like their relatives, calatheas require some extra effort to keep them healthy in the home environment. Keep the plants in a warm, well-lit location away from heater vents and strong fans....

A cordyline plant offers tropical foliage and vibrant colors for gardens and patio pots. Peter Krumhardt Cordyline plants bringtropical lushnessto backyard beds and patio pots. Cordylines (Cordylinespp.) Credit:Peter Krumhardt are perennials inUSDA Zone 9and warmer. However, they can be grown as annuals or potted plants in more temperate areas. They can also be grown as houseplants. Credit: Denny Schrock This guide will help you grow cordylines successfully in your garden or home....

Desert rose is a beautiful succulent to add to your houseplant collection. These plants also have thick trunks and slender leaves that give them a striking appearance. Many people use them as abonsai optionbecause they are slow-growing. Credit:Bob Stefko Desert rose hails from sub-Saharan Africa and the Arabian peninsula. In their native habitat, these plants grow in arid, hot climates. Desert rose is commonly grown as a houseplant in the United States....

Liven up almost any space in your home with these adaptable houseplants. TheDracaenagenus is a large group of popular houseplants that tolerate a variety of growing conditions. As they grow, some types of dracaena take on the appearance of bamboo. Credit:BHG / Phoebe Cheong In fact, one of the most commonly grown dracaenas is marketed aslucky bamboo. This guide explains how to grow and care for dracaena plants as houseplants....

Keep your potted cyclamen blooming year after year with these tips. This guide will help you care for your indoor cyclamen so it will bloom for weeks in winter. Plus, you’ll get tips for helping your plant bloom again the next year. Credit: Doug Hetherington All parts of cyclamen are toxic to dogs and cats so keep these plants away from pets. Florist’s cyclamen are intended for indoor growing and are not the same as hardy cyclamen that thrive outdoors....

Living stone plants are the miniature rock stars of any succulent collection. Translucent windows on the top of the leaf allow light in for photosynthesis. The patterns on these windows vary by species and enhance the pebble appearance. Credit:tylim / Getty Images The leaves come in shades of gray, green, yellow, brown, and magenta. Living stones make highly collectible houseplants that fit easily on any window sill. They are hardy inUSDA Zones10-11 and should never be allowed to freeze....

Often sold for just a few dollars at supermarkets, the moth orchid (a.k.a. Fortunately, for the rest of us, moth orchids also make elegant, easy-to-care-for houseplants. Just find a warm spot for them in a bright room and follow their lead on extra care. Marty Baldwin. (This orchid tolerates low light, too, but blooms better when light is brighter.) Situate your plant so it’s protected from directafternoon sun that can scorch leaves....

Want to grow a nerve plant? Learn how to care for these tropical houseplants. Theyre mostly grown as houseplants in the U.S., though they can grow outdoors inUSDA Hardiness Zones11-12. Credit: Marty Baldwin Nerve plants arent theeasiest houseplants to care for, and they wont leave you off the hook for attention. Here’s what you’re gonna wanna know to grow nerve plants successfully. It works well as aterrarium plantbecause the enclosed environment offers higher humidity....

With their cheerful, daisy-like blossoms, osteospermums were an instant hit. They create a lively display when planted on their own or with other cool-season plants, such aspansies. When osteospermums were first introduced, they were available in only a few colors,primarily whiteand peach. Credit:BHG / Evgeniya Vlasova Despite a limited color selection, their bright blue-purple centers made them a popular garden choice. Where to Plant Osteospermum Osteospermums are most often grown as cool-season annuals....

Creating your own fernery is rewarding, low-maintenance, and simple to accomplish. Here’s everything it’s crucial that you know about planting and caring for ferns. Ferns add delicate, feathery texture and tons of green to any garden bed. Ferns can thrive in a variety of environments, including squeezed between large boulders. Here’s what you’re gonna wanna know to start your own fern garden. If planted in the right conditions, ferns can be a full and foliage-forward addition to landscaping....

Expand your succulent collection by growing a paddle plant for its large, flat leaves. Blaine Moats Expand your succulent collection indoors or outdoors with the paddle plant(Kalanchoe thyrsiflora). This striking succulent is known for how the light green, round, fleshy leaves stack beside each other. Credit:Blaine Moats They look like small paddles or flapjacks, hence the plants common names. It only blooms once; the plant dies after it flowers. Where to Plant Paddle Plant Paddle plant is a succulent thatthrives in full sun outdoors....

Add a tropical touch to any room with this tall, beginner-friendly houseplant. It may even bear clusters of yellow flowers in the spring if it gets enough light. This palm typically grows to about 3 or 4 feet tall indoors but can grow taller in ideal conditions. Credit: Mike Jensen If you dont have a bright spot, dont despair. Parlor palms have been known to adapt to low-light conditions and may grow well in shaded or north-facing windows....