Find Houseplants A Challenge? Try This One

One of the easiest and most forgiving houseplants that I know is a member of the genus Sansevaria. Although the plant goes by a number of common names such as devil’s tongue, snake plant and tiger’s tail, its most popular name is mother-in-law’s tongue. Its botanical name is Sansevaria trifasciata. Like many plants which have

Search for different plants this winter

Experienced gardeners happen upon unfamiliar plants from time to time. One reason to visit garden centres during the winter, other than to enjoy the wonderful ambience, is to scout out the potted plant section in search of the unfamiliar. One such plant that I came upon was the calathea. Calatheas are rated as “challenging” houseplants