The zebra plant grows well indoors when given the correct care and conditions. However, it is quite a temperamental species and can easily lose its leaves and becomes leggy - without the proper care, it needs. While the yellow or golden flower bracts that bloom for about 6 weeks are very attractive the foliage alone makes the Aphelandra Squarrosa (botanical name of zebra … [Read more...] about Zebra Plant
Flowering Plants
Madagascar Jasmine
The Madagascar Jasmine is an attractive climbing vine species; grown outdoors and indoors for its clusters of scented blooms and shiny oval-shaped leaves. When Stephanotis Floribunda (botanical name) is purchased to be grown indoors - it's usually supported with a wire frame (see picture). Stephanotis Origin Native to Madagascar, this species experiences a … [Read more...] about Madagascar Jasmine
Florist Cyclamen
Cyclamen Persicum is a small and compact flowering pot plant that may only last this flowering season or possibly next season if proper care is given. Bright colored blooms, attractive leaves, and the ease of these plants blooming during winter time "makes them a popular choice". Description of Cyclamen Persicum Buying A quick mention on the buying front. If you … [Read more...] about Florist Cyclamen
Ornamental Pepper Plant
The ornamental pepper plant (botanical name: Capsicum annuum) is grown as an annual plant indoors, although it's a perennial when grown in the correct conditions. Also known as the Christmas pepper plant. While this species does produce small white flowers its main attraction is the fruit that appears after flowering, which we all know so well when using our culinary skills … [Read more...] about Ornamental Pepper Plant
Angel Wing Begonia
The Angel wing begonia is a flowering species from a large family of plants (2000 or more and many more hybrids), named Begoniaceae. The Begonia coccinea has a fair few varieties that display glossy type leaves on cane stems and display colorful flowers. Description Native to South America, these perennial flowering plants (Begonia) grow in sub-tropical and tropical … [Read more...] about Angel Wing Begonia
