Perennial geranium is a darling plant with attractive foliage and bright flowers. Its many varieties work wonderfully as groundcovers and borders. Some have eye-catching patterns and veins, or a spicy scent, andattract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. Credit:Justin Hancock Dont confuse the perennial geranium with theannual geraniumtheyre different plants! Perennial geraniums belong to the genusGeranium, while annual geraniums are in the genusPelargonium. Perennial geranium offers a variety of colors to choose from in foliage and flowers....

The patterned leaves on this easy-care plant will add a burst of color to your indoor garden. Pileais a genus of tropical plants with more than 600 species. Several of the smaller species are popular, houseplants. Credit: Marty Baldwin Light Pilea grows well in bright indirect light, but it tolerates low light. In insufficient light, the plant may become leggy. Don’t hesitate to move your pilea around the house to see where you like it best....

These poinsettia care tips will keep your plant thriving during the holiday season. Poinsettias are beautiful, festive, and easy to take care of. Keep the temperature between 60F-70F, andwatch out for chilly drafts around windows. Credit: Jason Donnelly Some can hold their color for months instead of just a few weeks. Where to Plant Poinsettia Poinsettias are tropical plantsthat hail from southern Mexico and Central America. Poinsettias grow best in well-draining soil that has been enriched with organic matter....

Marty Baldwin Any fan oflow-maintenance houseplantsshould take a look at satin pothos(Scindapsus pictus). This guide will help you grow it successfully. and climbs up or hangs down, depending on the support it has. Credit:Marty Baldwin It is also comfortable dangling over a shelf or desk. Satin pothos likes bright,indirect sunlight. Place it near a north- or east-facing window. A north- or east-facing window is a good option for receiving sufficient indirect light....

This popular, low-maintenance houseplant comes in many different varieties, sizes, and leaf colors. Plant breeders have brought new varieties to the market. Schefflera is toxic to pets. Credit:Dean Schoeppner Dean Schoeppner Where to Plant Schefflera Schefflera is usually grown as a houseplant. Keep it away from air conditioning vents because the plant does not like cold air. The plant can spend the summer outdoors where it toleratesdirect sunlight. Credit:Mike Jensen...

Featuring colorful foliage and pretty flowers, this perennial is easy to grow and drought-tolerant. Jo-Ann Richards A diverse group of plants,sedumscome in myriad shapes, colors, and sizes. The foliage ranges from needle-like to broad, rounded, paddle-like leaves. Credit:Jo-Ann Richards Along with many different shapes, there are also a number of foliage colors. With so many species and varieties available, sedums can be found in bloom three seasons a year. Bees and butterflies love the flowers, making this plant perfect forpollinator gardens....

Discover the tricks to helping your snake plant thrive indoors. One of the toughest houseplants, snake plant can tolerate most indoor conditions. Some dwarf varieties form small rosettes of leaves. Credit: Dean Schoeppner The most common foliage showcases shades of green with silver-gray horizontal streaks. Some variegated varieties have cream or gold edges. Under the right conditions, a snake plant will bloom. Credit: Blaine Moats While not overly showy, the flowers are borne in large clusters, usually white with a greenish tinge....

Learn to grow stapelia, unique and collectible succulent houseplants with otherworldly flowers. Stapeliasaresucculent houseplantswidely known for their outlandish, uniquely colored hairy flowers and pungent odor. Where to Plant Stapelia Stapelias are not hardy outdoors in most parts of the United States. Credit: Thalia Romero As with most succulents, overwatering leads to root rot and death. Light Stapelias grow in regions with intense sunlight. Many can survive infull sun conditions. Credit:Guenter Fischer / Getty Images...

The drought-tolerant yucca plant is a striking, Southwest-inspired addition to any full-sun garden. Yucca plant is a tough perennial known for its long, spiky foliage and desert aesthetic. This plant works well in adry gardenas an architectural accent and makes a prized container plant. Credit: Lee Anne White The foliage of the yucca plant is the main draw for growing this perennial. Its leaves come in many colors but are most often a silvery green....

This striking houseplant will add a bold splash of color to your home. When in bloom, these South American natives produce beautiful yellow flower spikes that last for weeks. Keep them in a location away from drafts and fans and in a bright location with indirect light. Credit:Dean Schoeppner Light Bright, indirect light is required for these plants to thrive and bloom. South-facing windows work well if plants are kept out of the direct sun....

This resilient houseplant thrives despite low light and infrequent watering. Thiseasy-care houseplantthrives in low light conditions, such as that from east- or north-facing windows. It grows slowly and in spurts. Dean Schoeppner. ZZ plant is toxic to humans and pets. Keep it away from any cold drafts, vents, or air conditioning units. Light Many houseplants tolerate low light, but ZZ plant has exceptional tolerance. Soil and Water ZZ plant thrives when its soil dries out between waterings....

Get to the root of growing this popular herbal supplement, including tips for planting and harvesting ginseng. odyphoto / Getty Images Ginseng is a native perennial plant with a fascinating history. Mostly grown for its purported medicinal powers, the plant itself has an unassuming appearance. Credit:odyphoto / Getty Images Oh, and one more thing: patience. Beginning its second year from seed, tiny whitish green flowers appear in spring. These are followed by attractive bright red berries that ripen in late summer or early fall....

Slow-growing zoysiagrass is a lawn grass for warm climates. Count on it to grow well in part shade or full sun and stand up to foot traffic. It is light green in summer and turns straw-like brown with the first frost in fall. Credit:Adam Albright It remains brown until warm temperatures return in spring. Zoysiagrass has a somewhat coarse texture and thick stems. When well-established and regularly cared for, zoysiagrass makes a great lawn....