Flowers

Zamioculcas Zamiifolia - Zanzibar Gem Zamioculcas Zamiifolia brings luck. It is called the 'Lucky Plant' as there is a belief that this plant brings luck. Apparently, luck is not limited to the affairs of men...

Cast Iron Plant Cast iron plants are able to withstand dust, poor conditions, and general neglect. You will need patience as it takes a long time to get an Aspidistra to the right size. This tropical-looking...

Phalaenopsis Information On Phalaenopsis Phalaenopsis do not require special lighting or temperatures. They are widely available in supermarkets, florist shops, and garden centers due to their similar comfort range. Joe Dixler, president and CEO of the Illinois...

SPATHIPHYLLUM WALLISII Spathiphyllum Wallisii (peace lily) Spathiphyllum is a native of South America, and the name is derived from the Greek 'spathe' (bract) and 'phyllum' (leaf), the spathe being leaf-like in shape. The actual flower is...

Poinsettia Poinsettia is Christmas in a pot! Legend has it that a young Mexican girl had nothing else to bring to the altar at Christmas so she went with what she could afford - some...

Begonias The range of begonias now available is amazing. There are rich reds like 'Carnation Crimson' and 'Camellia Scarlet.' Striking two- tones like 'Calypso' and 'Petticoat.' And novel hybrids like 'Daffodil Salmon' and 'Picotee Rosebud.' So...

Periwinkle Periwinkle, also known as vinca, is a tropical perennial that is often grown as an annual. It will flower when only a few inches tall and then grow and bloom until the first frost. The shrubby...

Coleus Information Coleus belongs to the genus of herbaceous tropical plants, with most of our cultivated species originating in Southeast Asia, Java, and Malaysia. It falls into the mint family, along with nettles and other...

Alstroemeria Alstroemeria is commonly referred to as the Peruvian Lily or St. Martin's flower. They were named after Klas Alstroemer, who introduced these plants into cultivation in Europe in 1754. Once considered a subdivision of...

Anthurium Information on Anthurium Anthurium can grow to 12-18 inches in height. Each stem is topped by a bright red, palette-shaped flower. The tail grows from the center and has a long, buff tail.  Although anthuriums were once...