Abelia plant is part of the botanical family Caprifoliaceae (honeysuckle). This flowering plant generally occurs in Eastern Asia and Southern North America. The plant is 3-4 feet tall and grows best in bright sunlight and well-drained soil. The flowers of Abelia are generally white or pink in colour and form in clusters.  Because of its […]

Actaea plants are part of the botanical family Ranunculaceae (buttercup). These herbaceous flowering plants are native to Europe, Asia, and North America. The plant is 3-4 feet tall and grows in a moderate climate with cool summers and fertile soil. The flowers of Actaea are creamy white in color and held in clusters on a […]

Yucca filamentosa (Adam’s Needle) plants are part of the botanical family Asparagaceae. These flowering plants are native to the Southeastern United States (Florida, Mississippi, South Carolina). The plant is 3-8 feet tall and grows in bright sunlight and a neutral pH. The flowers of Yucca Filamentosa are white, bell-shaped, and have thick petals. These plants […]

Aeonium plants are part of the botanical family Crassulaceae (Stonecrop). These succulent plants are native to Macaronesia, western Morocco, Yemen, and eastern Africa. The plant is up to 3 feet tall and grows best in a warm, dry climate and well-drained soil. The flowers of Aeonium are white, yellow, and pink, arranged in a panicle […]

Baby Rubber Plant belongs to the botanical family Piperaceae (Pepper) and the genus Peperomia. These herbaceous shrubs are native to South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. The plant is up to 2 feet tall and grows best in indirect sunlight and low humidity. The flowers are off-white in color, with thick stems and fleshy leaves. […]

Baby Tears plant belongs to the botanical family Urticaceae (Nettle) and the genus Seleirolia. These creeping evergreen plants are native to the Western Mediterranean (Corsica and Sardinia). The plant grows best in a moderate climate and bright indirect lighting. The flowers are dioecious and form in clusters in the leaf axil. The plant, because of […]

Bacopa, also known as Brahmi, belongs to the botanical family Plantaginaceae. These perennial plants are native to America, India, and Southeast Asia. The plant grows best in bright or partial light and moist soil. The flowers are white-pink, bell-shaped in the axil of the leaves.  The leaves of these plants are edible and used in […]

Bahia grass belongs to the botanical family Poaceae and the genus Paspalum. These perennial plants are native to South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. The plant grows best in bright sunlight and high humidity. The flowers of Bahia grass appear as an inflorescence of multiple spikelets, and the leaves are light green and pointed. These […]

Cabbage is a part of the botanical family Brassicaceae and the genus Brassica. These biennial plants are native to Western Europe. The plant grows best in a cool and moist climate. The flowers are gold or yellow with 4-5 petals. The fruit of cabbage is dry and called a siliqua. These cole crops are eaten […]

Cactus (cacti) belongs to the botanical family Cactaceae. These xeromorphic succulents are native to southern Canada and South America. These plants have a thick impermeable cuticle suitable for a dry environment. Cactus perform photosynthesis through stems, as leaves are mostly absent. The root is fibrous, and the fruit is a berry with many seeds. Areoles, […]

Caladium (Elephant ear) belongs to the botanical family Araceae. These annual plants are native to Central and Northern South America. Caladium usually grows near the banks of rivers in the presence of indirect sunlight and high humidity. The leaves are heart-shaped in red, white, and green colors.  These ornamental plants are often grown as houseplants […]

Calathea (Prayer plant) belongs to the botanical family Marantaceae. These herbaceous flowering plants are native to Brazil and parts of the Amazon. Calathea grows best in indirect light, high humidity, and well-drained soil. The flowers of Calathea are generally yellow, purple, and white in color, with 3 petals. These are widely grown as houseplants because […]

Desert Spoon Plant is a part of the botanical family Asparagaceae and the genus Daisylirion. These succulent plants are native to the United States Southwest, Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico. The plant grows in full sunlight and well-drained soil. The flowers are dioecious and arranged in fascicles. These plants are grown as Mediterranean plants in […]

Dieffenbachia plants are part of the botanical family Araceae. These perennial plants are native to Mexico and Tropical America. The plant grows best in partial light and rich organic soil. The flowers are green and white, and the fruit is a green drupe. Due to its rich green leaves, Dieffenbachia is used as an ornamental […]

Donkey’s Tail plant is a part of the botanical family Crassulaceae and the genus Sedum. These perennial plants are native to Mexico (Veracruz, Puebla, Chiapas). The plant grows best in full sunlight and well-drained soil. The flower is a cyme inflorescence with 4-5 petals. The fruit is a capsule.  These flowering plants attract pollinators and […]