Shaleena Quinlan

This tropical plant Calathea Pinstripe is an evergreen perennial and is a very appealing houseplant. It has a tendency to be fussy about some of its care requirements, but once they are mastered, it is actually an easy plant to care for. How to Identify Pinstripe Plant Since this plant has leaves that also fold […]

As a native of the tropical regions of South America, this plant grows well in warm and humid environments. When placed in this type of environment and provided with the proper care it can grow up to 3 feet tall and 3 feet wide.  This plant is more than just a space-filling piece of decor,

This plant is native to the tropical regions of Brazil. It is part of the Calathea family and possesses some of its fussy care requirements. It may not be the easiest houseplant to grow, but it is definitely unique-looking and stunning. How to Identify Calathea Rattlesnake The key identifiers of this plant are: Leaves that

This particular type of Monstera plant is chock-full of controversy. It is an extremely rare and expensive plant and many experts wonder if any plant on the market that is labeled as a Monstera Obliqua is real or just an odd-looking Monstera Adansonii. How to Identify Monstera Obliqua When attempting to identify one of these

This popular houseplant is a native of India and Indonesia. It is considered a new variety of variegated rubber plants but it is just as easy to grow and care for as other varieties. Let’s learn a little more about Ficus Tineke and its many wonderful qualities. How to Identify Ficus Tineke The key identifiers

This is a variety of Calathea that grows in variegated colors. Its tropical heritage means that it needs plenty of warm, humid air and moderate amounts of sunlight to grow properly. As is typical with plants from the Calathea family, this particular variety is fussy about its needs. But just like every other member of

This is a group of tropical plants that feature leaves with splits or holes in them. Oftentimes, these plants are nicknamed Swiss cheese plants. There is, unfortunately, a bit of confusion surrounding what plants are Split Leaf Philodendron. True Philodendron plants are part of a larger family known as the Arum family. This large family

This is a tropical plant that is ideally suited for indoor life. Yes, it is well suited for outdoor life too, but it is so unique-looking and delicate, that it should be placed in a location where it can be enjoyed and celebrated often. How to Identify Monstera Adansonii This plant is a cousin to

Calathea Roseopicta is an, oh, so pretty plant from the tropical regions of Brazil. It is a member of the prayer plant family, which means it will lift up its leaves in the evening and lay them flat in the morning. As is the case with most Calathea plants, it has a few fussy requirements

The Calathea Warscewiczii plant has recently been reclassified as Goeppertia Warscewiczii.  Its close family members are the Marantaceae family or the prayer plant family.  This is a family of plants that have leaves that close at night and open in the morning. How to Identify Calathea Jungle Velvet The key identifiers of this plant are: