Much loved, philodendrons come in all shapes and sizes. The name philodendron comes from the Greek philo for love and dendron for tree, because these natives of the rainforests of South America are ...

Philodendron moonlight is a tropical hybrid plant known for its glossy, color-changing leaves, which begin vivid neon yellow before darkening to a bright green. The stems and unopened leaves of this ...

We always had good tomatoes up north, and here they are terrible. When do you plant them and what varieties are good for Florida? – Lucille Bothner, Boca Raton A. Tomatoes are planted in the winter ...

Learn all about this soft, velvety houseplant called philodendron micans. It’s easy to grow, but not entirely care-free. Like other special plants, it has specific needs in order to thrive. It’s worth ...

Philodendron burle marx (Philodendron burle marxii) is a popular houseplant from Brazil, known for its vibrant, arrow-shaped leaves and easy-going nature. This tropical plant thrives indoors, reaching ...

At times, Houseplants 101 turns its eye on plants that are more well-known for growing outdoors than indoors. One example is caladium, or elephant ear plants. Their large leaves make a wonderful show ...

In the early 1980s I lived for a portion of time in Knox County. My dad loved my mother a great deal and did something unusual in the back yard. He built a greenhouse. The greenhouse was not that big, ...

How to care for tree philodendrons Tree philodendrons can grow to be majestic beasts, huge stems and deeply lobed leaves resembling dangling fingers. Their majesty requires patience, as plants only ...