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 […]

Dracaena, previously known as Chrysodacron, is a part of the botanical family Asparagaceae. These perennial plants are native to Africa, Australia, Central and South America, and Southeast Asia. The plant grows best in bright indirect sunlight and moist, well-drained soil. The flowers are white and yellow and bloom in summer and spring. The fruit is […]

Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus is a part of the botanical family Cactaceae and the genus Opuntia. These perennial plants are native to the eastern United States and Mexico. The plant grows best in full sunlight and well-drained sandy soil. The flowers are solitary, funnel-shaped and have 7-20 petals. The fruits of Opuntia are red berries […]

Echeveria, previously known as Courantia, is a part of the botanical family Crassulaceae. These perennial plants are native to Southwest Texas and Northwest Argentina. The plant grows best in full sunlight and well-drained soil. The flowers are tubular-shaped with 4-5 petals. The fruit is a brown-colored capsule.  This succulent plant attracts pollinators, bees, and hummingbirds. […]