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Silvery-grey foliageAsteraceae

Artemisia princeps: complete guide

Artemisia princeps

Japanese mugwort with fine silvery-grey foliage.

12 min
Begonia bowerae eyelash begonia with ornate leavesBegoniaceae

Begonia bowerae: complete guide

Begonia bowerae

The eyelash begonia is a compact, elegant foliage plant with striking embroidered leaves. Perfect for indoor and shade gardens.

12 min
Borassus aethiopum fruit-bearing palmArecaceae

Borassus aethiopum: complete guide

Borassus aethiopum

Borassus aethiopum, the African fan palm, is a majestic tropical tree. Learn how to grow this impressive specimen and maintain it for optimal development.

12 min
Pedunculate water-starwort in clear pond water with fine star-shaped leavesPlantaginaceae

Pedunculate water-starwort: complete guide

Callitriche brutia

Learn how to grow and care for Pedunculate water-starwort: ideal conditions, growth cycle, and best companion plants for clear, shallow ponds.

12 min
Dieffenbachia plant with white and green variegated leavesAraceae

Dieffenbachia seguine: complete guide

Dieffenbachia seguine

Discover dieffenbachia or dumb cane, a beautiful foliage plant. Learn about care, growing conditions and warnings for toxic sap.

12 min
Song of India plant displaying golden and green striped foliageAsparagaceae

Song of India: complete guide

Dracaena reflexa

Dracaena reflexa, or Song of India, is an elegant foliage plant. Discover complete care instructions for this striking indoor plant with distinctive golden-edged leaves.

12 min
Looking-glass mangrove with silvery foliageMalvaceae

Looking-glass mangrove: complete guide

Heritiera littoralis

Cultivate the Looking-glass mangrove with its silvery-backed foliage. Care and growing tips for this exotic tropical tree.

12 min
Coralbells with delicate flower spikes and textured leaves in a shaded garden borderSaxifragaceae

Coralbells: complete guide

Heuchera sanguinea

Everything you need to know about growing Heuchera sanguinea: ideal conditions, watering schedule, pruning, and companion plants for shady borders.

12 min
Lush hosta with large blue-green leaves in a shaded garden borderAsparagaceae

Hosta: complete guide

Hosta

Everything about hostas (plantain lilies): varieties, planting, care and slug control. Expert tips for stunning foliage in shade gardens.

5 min
New Zealand flax with sword-shaped leavesAsphodelaceae

New Zealand flax: complete guide

Phormium tenax

Discover Phormium tenax, the stunning architectural plant from New Zealand. Learn about its dramatic foliage, growing requirements, and design applications.

12 min
Three-leafed foliage of Pinellia (Pinellia ternata)Araceae

Pinellia: complete guide

Pinellia ternata

Discover everything about Pinellia (Pinellia ternata). Care, location and growers. Interesting Asian plant for outdoor gardens and borders.

12 min
Pteris vittata with elegant green fern frondsPteridaceae

Pteris vittata: complete guide

Pteris vittata

Pteris vittata (Chinese brake) is an elegant indoor houseplant for shade. Learn how to grow, care for, and integrate this fern into your interior for Asian elegance.

12 min
Tradescantia spathacea showing purple leaf undersidesCommelinaceae

Tradescantia spathacea: complete guide

Tradescantia spathacea

Tradescantia spathacea, commonly known as Moses-in-the-cradle, is a striking tropical plant with vibrant purple leaf undersides. Discover cultivation techniques and care requirements for this eye-catching houseplant.

12 min