Are you looking for an easy way to add attention-grabbing foliage to your home? An indoor tree might sound too committal, but a tiny succulent won’t do the trick. Enter, the coveted Beefsteak Begonia. Showcasing muted hues of crimson red and forest green, this hardy houseplant might start out small, but it can easily overfill […]

If ever there was a variety of Peperomia that showcased its close familial ties to the pepper family (Piperaceae), the Peperomia Rosso also known as Emerald Ripple Pepper is it. This is a stunning plant with an easygoing nature that is sure to become a favorite for window sill gardens. This stunning plant is actually

If you really want a plant feature or a talking point for your sill garden window, the Peperomia Ferreyrae a.k.a Pincushion Peperomia is sure to deliver. This unique-looking plant has many common names because it has such interesting features. You may see it labeled as a Green Bean Peperomia, a Happy Bean Peperomia, or a

Peperomia Argyreia is an adorably compact perennial plant with striking foliage. It comes from South and Central America and is a part of the Piperaceae plant family. While its common name may lead some to believe that it is related to either watermelons or begonias or both, in actuality, it is not related to either.

Peperomia Ruby Cascade is a charming and picturesque plant from the tropical regions of South and Central America. It is not a true succulent but its leaves act like a succulent since they are capable of storing small amounts of water. Another interesting feature of this plant is its relation to pepper plants. Peperomia plants

This is a compact-size tropical plant that comes in many different varieties or cultivars. The most common cultivars are Emerald Ripple Pepper, Silver Heart, and Ivy-Leaf Peperomia. All varieties or cultivars of Peperomia are easygoing and unfussy plants. They are ideally suited as an indoor plant or as part of a window sill garden. Not

Begonia maculata, known more commonly as spotted or polka dot begonia, is an eye-catching addition to any houseplant collection; with angel-like leaves and clusters of delicate white flowers at the right time of year, it’s certainly a plant to admire. Native to southeast Brazil, this photogenic plant is quickly becoming a popular indoor choice for

Having recently gone through a name change (this plant was once called Cereus Tetragonus), Fairy Castle Cactus is still a popular houseplant for those who love desert plants. Its slow growth and compact size make it ideal to use in a window sill garden, or, it can be allowed to grow to its full height

This is a highly variegated member of the ever-popular Pothos family of plants. Among its many alluring qualities are its easygoing nature and its uniquely colored leaves. This is an excellent choice of plant for new gardeners or busy gardeners. It is also a convenient plant to give away to friends and family as it

As a tuberous Begonia with tiny orange-red flowers, Begonia Boliviensis (Begonia boliviensis A.D.C.) is a native of Southeast Asia, Africa, South, and Central America. The plant’s bloom time is late spring through summer. How to Identify Begonia Boliviensis Begonia Boliviensis has tiny orange-red flowers as a tuberous Begonia with stems growing up from a tuberous