Indoor plants

Indoor plants - care and growing tips for decorative houseplants. Detailed descriptions of plants as well as tips for propagation and descriptions of ideal growing conditions.
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Citrus
Citrus
The genus Citrus includes several species of plants such as lemon, orange, grapefruit, pomelo, mandarin, which we call citrus plants. They belong to the Rutaceae family and are native to Asia and Europe. Citrus fruits are evergreen shrubs or trees with shiny, oval-shaped leaves, and many species have thorns. The flowers are usually white with five petals and are very aromatic, and the fruit is a type of modified berry.
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Orchids
Orchids
Apart from areas with extreme temperatures, orchids are found in many areas around the world, with a vast range of origin. This explains the great diversity of genera, species, varieties and hybrids. For the most part, orchids originate from tropical and subtropical forests in all parts of the world. Some species originate from temperate-oceanic areas of North America, Europe, New Zealand and Australia.
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Palm trees
Palm trees
Palm trees have been among the most common houseplants for over a century. The species that grow indoors are tropical plants that can adapt to many weather conditions, making them useful compared to other houseplants. Because of this, they are seen everywhere from homes to hotels, resorts, malls and offices. However, palm plants are a challenge for those living in colder weather conditions. Palm trees include both tropical and subtropical plants and when grown indoors, bring a tropical feel and exotic feel to the home. Palm trees grown indoors require proper care to thrive and produce large leaves, depending on...
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Indoor ornamental plants
Indoor ornamental plants
By growing and caring for indoor ornamental plants result many benefits for the caretaker’s environment. Plants transform carbon dioxide into oxygen, so the air inside the house will be permanently fresh. At the same time, the conducted studies attest to the fact that indoor plants reduce stress, and thus improve the people’s mood. Also, through the various shapes, sizes or colors of the plants, we can perfect the design of our homes.
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Ficus
Ficus
The genus Ficus includes an impressive number (about 850) of woody species, trees, shrubs or vines, native to tropical and subtropical forests around the world. Among the best-known species are F. australis, F. densifolia, F. benjamina, F. elastica, F. lyrata, F. stipulata, F. pumila. Species of the genus Ficus originate from tropical and subtropical East India and Australia, but representatives of the genus are found on all continents except Antarctica.  
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Dracaena
Dracaena
Dracaena, also known as “dragon flower”, is a genus comprising about 120 species of shrubby, bushy plants native to Africa, Asia and Australia. Their form can differ greatly, from some species with vigorous stems to others with thin, branched or twining stems. Leaves grow in the form of panicles, may have striped margins, or silvery, reddish hues.  
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Bonsai
Bonsai
Bonsai is not a scientific name for a plant, it is an art, that of growing and maintaining miniature plants, using cuttings and minimal water and fertilizer. This technique is attributed to the Japanese, but there is another technique originating in China, called penjing, which is similar to the art of bonsai but much older. Plants of this type can be classified according to certain criteria, such as height, number of trunks, trunk growth styles. The main trees that lend themselves to bonsai aesthetics are pine, elm, maple, Japanese wisteria, juniper, larch, Japanese apricot and Japanese cherry.  
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Olive tree
Olive tree
Olive (Olea europaea) is a species of the Oleaceae family, native to the Mediterranean Basin and tropical areas of the Middle East. The olive tree is often found as an ornamental plant, in pots, indoors or gardens and terraces in summer. It has persistent foliage. The leaves are arranged opposite each other on the branches and are grey-brown with silvery, almost white undersides. The flowers are small, white, hermaphrodite. They grow clustered in racemes at the leaf axils. They appear in spring, only on branches older than one year. The fruits, known as olives, are round, elongated drupes with a...
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Oleander
Oleander
The genus Nerium comprises a single species of Mediterranean origin, Nerium oleander, commonly known as the oleander. It decorates with simple or batted, fragrant flowers that appear at the top of the lasses. It is important to know that all the organs of the plant are toxic.  
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Monstera
Monstera
The genus Monstera comprises about 50 species, native to the tropical regions of the Americas. The plants are decorated with large, green leaves with perforations inside. The name of the genus comes from the Latin “monstrum”, which translates as monster, referring to the very large leaves that have a particular shape. The most common species is Monstera deliciosa, also commonly known as “poor man’s pineapple”, because of its edible fruit that tastes similar to pineapple.  
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Pelargonium
Pelargonium
Geranium is part of the genus Pelargonium, a genus comprising about 200 species of perennials, most of which are native to southern Africa. The name of the genus comes from the Latin ‘pelargos’, which translates as ‘stork’, the fruit is similar to a stork’s beak. Geranium (Pelargonium domesticum) is an extremely common species, being found mainly as a potted plant, decorative with its colourful flowers and appreciated for its long flowering period.  
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Dieffenbachia
Dieffenbachia
Dieffenbachia is a genus of decorative plants by leaves, native to tropical areas of America. It has an upright stem, on which the leaves are arranged alternately. The decorative appearance is conferred by the whitish spots or stripes on the leaves. The sap of the plant contains calcium oxalate crystals, toxic to humans and pets.  
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Yucca
Yucca
It is a genus of shrubby or arborescent plants in the Asparagaceae family, native to Central and North America. It has stiff, leathery leaves arranged in rosettes. Of all the species, Yucca filamentosa can grow outdoors in parks and gardens.  
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Calathea
Calathea
It is a genus of plants in the Marantaceae family, native to tropical and subtropical areas of America. It forms a rosette of oval, dark, green leaves with purplish hues. The species Calathea crocata is uniquely bred for its globular, orange-yellow flowers. It is common as a houseplant, although it is sensitive to air humidity and cold draughts.  
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Avocado
Avocado
Avocado, Persea americana, is a shrub native to south-central Mexico. It belongs to the Lauraceae family, in the wild, it grows as a 20 m tree with persistent foliage. The leaves are arranged alternately on branches, are 20 cm long. It does not flower in pots. In the wild, it forms paniculate inflorescences with small, greenish-white flowers protected by bracts.  
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Anthurium
Anthurium
Anthurium (Anthurium sp. ) is a plant native to South America, popularly known as the “Flamingo flower”. The leaves are dark green and heart or lance-shaped. The flowers are small, densely clustered on a fleshy axis called a spadix.  
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Alocasia
Alocasia
Alocasia (Alocasia sp.) is a bushy tropical plant that can reach 1.5-2 m tall. It belongs to the Araceae family and is native to the Philippines and Malaysia. It decorates with long petiolate leaves, with large veins, wavy, bright-green coloured margins, which start from the base of the plant.  
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Cactus
Cactus
The Cactus is part of the Cactaceae family and includes many species of drought-tolerant plants, mostly native to the desert areas of North and South America. They are distinguished by their voluminous stems, made up of water-storing tissues, and their spiny leaves, which arise from formations called areoles and serve to reduce the surface area of transpiration.  
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Shoeblackplant
Shoeblackplant
Shoeblackplant (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis), also known as the “Chinese hibiscus”, is a plant native to Asia, adapted as a houseplant. Given a large number of varieties, the Chinese rose forms large single or double flowers with petals coloured red, orange, yellow, white or various combinations of colors.
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Philodendron
Philodendron
The name Philodendron is derived from the Greek words philo (love) and dendron (tree). This classic plant is one of the most common houseplants and is considered one of the easiest to grow. Space is needed to grow it indoors, as it tends to grow in both height and width. It grows to a height of about 3 m, but the width can be almost twice its height. The leaves are usually large and imposing, often lobed or deeply cut, and may be more or less perpendicular. They can also be oval, spear-shaped, or in many other variations of shape....
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Strelitzia
Strelitzia
Strelitzia (Strelitzia sp.) – also known as “bird-of-paradise”, is a tropical, evergreen plant native to South Africa. The plant grows as a rich bush and can reach heights of up to 2 meters. Strelitzia is noted for its rich foliage and flower architecture. The leaves are oval-elliptical, large, banana-like in size and start from the base of the plant. The flowers are brightly coloured and the unusual shape is reminiscent of the appearance of a tropical bird of the same name. The root is fleshy and has the appearance of rhizomes.  
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Kalanchoe
Kalanchoe
Kalanchoe blossfeldiana is a thick-leaved plant of the Crassulaceae family native to Madagascar, Africa, Asia and tropical America. It has fleshy dark green leaves with a metallic sheen and slightly toothed edges. The flowers are red, garnet or orange, clustered in bunches on slender, elegant stems. The flowers can also be kept in a vase.
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Succulents
Succulents
In botany, succulents are plants whose organs are thickened and have a fleshy texture that retains water. Most are native to arid climates with very high temperatures and low rainfall. Their special feature is that succulent plants can only get their water requirements from sources such as dew or fog.  
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Pachira
Pachira
Pachira (Pachira aquatica) is a plant native to Central and South America. It has large, greenish-yellow, red, white or cream flowers. The fruits are also large and have edible seeds with a taste similar to chestnuts or hazelnuts. It does not flower or produce fruit in pots.  
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Zamioculcas
Zamioculcas
It is a genus of herbaceous and rhizomatous plants, native to South-East Africa, introduced to Europe in 1828. Zamioculcas zamiifolia is the only species in this genus, cultivated as a decorative houseplant, with bushy foliage and fleshy petiole growing from an underground rhizome. The leaves are 40-60 cm long, green, glossy and leathery.  
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Aloe
Aloe
The genus Aloe comprises succulent plants native to South Africa. They have a rosette-like appearance and fleshy leaves with smooth or spiny edges. The flowers are tubular or campanulate and appear in March-September, depending on the species.  
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Begonia
Begonia
The genus Begonia is native to areas such as Central and South America, India and Indonesia. It is named after the French scientist Michel Bégon. It includes species of perennial plants, decorative in both flowers and leaves. Both house and garden plant species are found.  
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Spathiphyllum
Spathiphyllum
Spathiphyllum is a genus comprising about 40 species of plants, native to tropical America. The name comes from the Greek language: “spath” translates to “floral sheath” and “phyllon” to “leaf”. It is common as a houseplant and is decorative because of its white spathe flowers and yellowish-white spadix. It is also a highly prized plant for its ability to purify the air in rooms.  
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Camellia
Camellia
Camellia is a genus of flowering plants in the Theaceae family, native to Southeast Asia. It includes species of flowering plants, some of which are used in the food or cosmetic industry. The genus was named after the botanist Georg Joseph Kamel. The most common species is Camellia japonica, a decorative houseplant commonly known as the Japanese rose.  
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Ivy
Ivy
Hedera, is a genus of plant that has 12-15 alpine species or woody plants, is part of the family Araliaceae, native to Western, Central and Southern Europe, Macaronesia, Northwest Africa and between Central and South East Asia to Japan and Taiwan. Interestingly, decorative ivy can live up to 100 years. Hedera grown on a flat surface remains a creeping plant, not exceeding 5-20 cm in height, but on surfaces suitable for climbing, such as trees, natural rock areas or artificial structures such as fences and built wooden structures, it can climb to at least 30 m above the ground.  
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Hoya
Hoya
Hoya carnosa is a plant species in Hoya genus, Apocynaceae family. The genus includes more than 300 species of tropical plants. Most are native to Asia, including India, China, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam and Indonesia. There is a great diversity of species in the Philippines and species from Polynesia, New Guinea and Australia. Hoyas are evergreen perennials, rarely shrubs. They often grow epiphytically on trees; some grow terrestrially or occasionally in rocky areas. Plants climb by clinging and by engaging adventitious roots. Larger species grow about 1-18 m, or more, with adequate support in trees. They have entire simple leaves, arranged...
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Jasmine
Jasmine
Jasmine is a genus of shrubs belonging to the Oleaceae family. It contains about 200 species native to tropical and warm temperate regions of Eurasia, Australia and Oceania. Jasmines are widely cultivated for the characteristic aroma of their flowers. The leaves are opposite or alternate. They can be simple, trifoliate or spiky. The flowers are usually around 2.5 cm (0.98 in) in diameter. They are white or yellowish, although in rare cases they may be slightly pinkish. Each flower has about four to nine petals. They have two stamens with very short filaments. The calyx is bell-shaped. They are usually...
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Gardenia
Gardenia
Gardenia is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the Rubiaceae family, native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, Madagascar and the Pacific Islands. The genus was named by Carl Linnaeus and John Ellis after Dr. Alexander Garden (1730-1791), a Scottish-born American naturalist. Gardenias are evergreen shrubs and small trees that grow up to 1-15 meters tall. The leaves are opposite or in coils of three or four, 5-50 inches long and 3-25 inches wide, dark green and glossy with a fine texture. The flowers are solitary or in small clusters, white or pale yellow, with a tubular...
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Plumeria
Plumeria
Plumeria is a flowering shrub specific to subtropical areas, appreciated for its fragrant flowers, with an exotic appearance. In the Hawaiian islands, they are used to make garlands, and in Thailand, Bali, Indonesia they are often found in temples. Due to their pleasant smell, they are also used as fragrances in perfumeries.
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Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea
The genus comprises around 18 species, of which Bougainvillea glabra and Bougainvillea spectabilis have been used to obtain numerous hybrids. They are climbing flowering shrubs with thorny stems, native to South America. The blooms grow in clusters, the flowers are small, tubular, white, protected by red, pink or purple bracts. It is common as a decorative indoor potted plant because it does not overwinter in temperate climates.  
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Mango
Mango
Mango (Mangifera indica) is a fruit tree native to Asia and belongs to the Anacardiaceae family. Its fruits are strongly flavoured and fragrant, rich in vitamins A, C, and D. Mangoes are evergreen and can reach heights of up to 20 meters in areas where they are grown.  
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Schefflera
Schefflera
Schefflera is a plant native to Southeast Asia and is found as a decorative leafy plant indoors. In apartment conditions, it does not produce flowers. The genus can also be found under the name Heptapleurum. It is a common bonsai shrub, easily suited for this technique. It is commonly called the “umbrella tree” because of the appearance of the leaves.  
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Sansevieria
Sansevieria
Sansevieria is a genus of plants comprising about 70 species of flowering plants native to Africa, Madagascar, and South Asia. It is often included in the genus Dracaena; in the APG III classification system, both genera are placed in the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Nolinoideae (formerly family Ruscaceae). It has also been placed in the former family Dracaenaceae. The genus was originally named Sanseverinia de Petagna to honor its patron Pietro Antonio Sanseverino, Count of Chiaromonte (1724-1771), but the name was changed for reasons unknown to Thunberg, possibly influenced by the name of Raimondo di Sangro (1710-1771), ruler of San Severo...
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Saintpaulia
Saintpaulia
Saintpaulia, commonly known as African Violet, is a plant native to Central Africa. It is common as a houseplant and is prized for its long flowering period. The flowers are small, numerous, coloured in shades of pinkish-purple. Today, it is one of the most widely sold potted flowers in Europe.  
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Passiflora
Passiflora
Passiflora is a species of climbing plant native to the tropical regions of South America, Australia and Asia. It is found as a potted plant and is sensitive to low winter temperatures. It is commonly known as “passion flower” or “suffering flower”, the name being of Latin origin “passio” = suffering.  
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Banana tree
Banana tree
The banana tree (Musa spp.) is a genus of large, herbaceous plants belonging to the family Musaceae. It includes about 70 species of plants native to tropical Asia, Africa and Australia. The fruits ripen in summer and are edible. The banana tree is suitable for growing in the greenhouse, where it has sufficient space and a favourable atmosphere, but also in the apartment, as a decorative plant (under optimal environmental conditions).  
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Pineapple
Pineapple
Pineapple is a genus of plants in the Bromeliaceae family, native to Central and South America, comprising both cultivated and ornamental species. It has a rosette of elongated leaves, in the middle of which develops an inflorescence consisting of large, reddish bracts and small flowers. Later, it develops into edible fruit.  
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Coffee tree
Coffee tree
The coffee tree is a branched, persistent shrub that forms a trunk over time. There are over 120 species in the Coffea genus, and Coffea arabica covers 60-80% of the world’s coffee production. The berry-shaped fruits, first green, then red, contain 1-2 coffee beans and mature in about 9 months.
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Codiaeum
Codiaeum
Codiaeum, commonly called “croton”, is a genus of bushy, shrubby plants in the family Euphorbiaceae, native to Australia and Oceania. They are found as decorative houseplants, having decorative, brightly coloured foliage. The leaves are leathery, the young ones are green with yellow veins, and as they mature, they turn reddish.  
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Guzmania
Guzmania
Guzmania is a genus of plants with over 120 species of flowering plants in the botanical family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. They are mainly perennial, evergreen, epiphytic plants native to Florida, the West Indies, southern Mexico, Central America and northern and western South America. They are found at altitudes of up to 3,500 m in the Andean rainforests. The genus is named after the Spanish pharmacist and naturalist, Anastasio Guzman. Several species of this genus are cultivated as indoor and outdoor garden plants. The best known is Guzmania lingulata (scarlet star) which bears orange and red bracts. The plant dies after...
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Madagascar jasmine
Madagascar jasmine
Stephanotis is a genus that belongs to the Asclepiadaceae family, and its name comes from the Greek “stephnanos” which means crown, wreath and “otis” – ear. This genus includes lianas with woody stems and persistent foliage, being appreciated for their white, waxy, fragrant flowers. Stephanotis floribunda or Madagascar jasmine is the best-known species of the genus, its flowers being similar to those of jasmine.
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Mimosa
Mimosa
Mimosa (Mimosa pudica) is a plant native to tropical Central and South America but can be found in all tropical regions of the world. It belongs to the Fabaceae family and is related to the silk tree. It is also commonly known as the sentient or moving plant, as it is sensitive to touch. So, at the slightest touch of the leaves, they will quickly tighten.  
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Calla lily
Calla lily
Calla lily, also known as Zantedeschia, is a genus of the Araceae family, native to South Africa. It includes perennial, herbaceous, flowering plants. It is common as a houseplant, being decorative because of its distinctive flowers, consisting of spadix and spathe, variously coloured. The plant’s organs are highly toxic to both humans and animals.
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Dipladenia
Dipladenia
Dipladenia is a plant with a great decorative value, especially in summer, when it is in bloom, in porches and balconies. The name of the genus derives from the Greek words “diplos”=double and “aden”=gland. It is also known as Mandevilla, a name that comes from the English gardener, Henry Mandeville. It is a plant that needs special attention, as it is very sensitive to environmental conditions.  
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Azaleas
Azaleas
Azaleas are a shrubby plant, the leaves are oval-elliptic, persistent, slightly pubescent, dark green. The flowers are simple or compound, of different colours: white, pink, red, orange, very decorative. Petal margins can be straight, wavy or fringed. It is grown as a potted plant, and the maximum flowering occurs in winter-spring.  
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Euphorbia
Euphorbia
Euphorbia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Euphorbiaceae. Species range from small plants to tree-sized, long-lived plants. These plants are commonly grown as ornamental plants, highly valued for the aesthetic appearance of their floral structures. The decorative parts of the plant are modified leaves, called bracts, which are coloured, giving the plant a very pleasing appearance. Botanically, the flowers are small and yellow, located in the middle of the rosette of coloured bracts, less significant from a decorative point of view. The bracts can have various colours, such as red, white, pink, cream or a mixture of...
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Cyclamen
Cyclamen
Cyclamen is a genus of perennial, flowering plants comprising around 23 species native to the Asia Minor peninsula and North Africa. It has bushy foliage that develops from underground tubers. The flowers have a distinctive appearance as the petals grow upwards, but the plant rarely reblooms in pots.  
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Oxalis
Oxalis
Oxalis is a genus of herbaceous, perennial, invasive plants whose foliage resembles clover. The genus name comes from the fact that they contain a considerable amount of oxalic acid, which gives their leaves and flowers a sour taste. Most species are found as decorative plants or weeds, and some have edible tubers.  
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Fuchsia
Fuchsia
Fuchsia is a plant native to South America (Chile, Brazil), Mexico and New Zealand. It is distinguished by its bushy appearance, having a straight or pendulous habit. The leaves are simple and lanceolate, and the flowers are bell-shaped and coloured in different shades.  
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Fittonia
Fittonia
Fittonia is a genus of plants belonging to the family Acanthaceae, native to the tropical forests of South America, mainly Peru. Fittonia is often called the “mosaic plant” because of the bright, contrasting veins running through the leaf. The plant is native to hot and humid regions makes the plant requires care that is different compared to most houseplants. Most commonly grown are Fittonia albivenis and its varieties. These are evergreen perennials that grow 10-15 cm tall. They have green leaves with white to pink accentuated veins and have some peristyles covering their stems. The flowers are small and white....
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Aucuba
Aucuba
Aucuba, popularly known as the “golden tree” was first introduced to Europe in 1783 in England. It is found as an ornamental indoor plant, and in summer also outdoors in pots (gardens, terraces, etc.).  
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Pilea
Pilea
Pilea is the largest genus of flowering plants in the Urticaceae family, comprising approximately 700 species, most species being herbaceous plants or shrubs. The Pilea peperomioides species is the best known plant of this genus, being popular due to its coin-shaped foliage. Native to southern China, it blooms occasionally, producing white, pink or cream flowers. In general, the growth of Pilea species is moderate.
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Aechmea
Aechmea
Aechmea is a genus of plants in the Bromeliaceae family comprising over 250 plant species. They are native to Central and South America. Species differ from each other in the shape and colour of their leaves and inflorescence. In general, Aechmea has bulky, green, dusty-looking leaves with white spots or stripes. The inflorescence consists of pink bracts and small blue or purple tubular flowers.  
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Pothos
Pothos
Pothos is a vigorous, clinging plant, similar to the philodendron. The species is classified in the genus Epipremnum. It grows in tropical climates and is native to the Solomon Islands. In the apartment, a Pothos can live for more than 10 years and the stems can grow up to 3 m long. The leaves are 10-20 cm long, thick, deep green with yellowish portions.  
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Tradescantia
Tradescantia
Tradescantia is a genus comprising about 75 plant species, native to Central America. It is common as a houseplant, being decorative with leaves coloured in different shades of green or red, depending on the species or cultivar. It is easy to care for, which makes it very common among plant lovers.  
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Murraya
Murraya
Murraya paniculata is a species belonging to the Rutaceae-family, genus Murraya. Also called “orange jessamine”, it has ovate, shiny leaflets and the flowers are white and fragrant. This species is an evergreen shrub, it is classified as a decorative indoor plant, but depending on the climate, they can also be placed in the garden.
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Peony
Peony
Peony is a bushy perennial plant of the botanical family Paeoniaceae, genus Paeonia. It is frequently cultivated in gardens, courtyards, parks or other green spaces, its beautiful and pleasantly fragrant flowers being much loved. Blooms annually in early spring.  
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Bay laurel
Bay laurel
Bay laurel (Laurus nobilis) is a species of plant in the Lauraceae family, originally from the Mediterranean basin. The bay laurel has the appearance of a shrub, being also known as the bay tree, having glossy and elliptical leaves, used for flavoring food. The flowers appear in the spring and are yellow-green, while the fruit is a black berry containing a single seed. Bay laurel is used both as a decorative and as an aromatic plant.
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Peperomia
Peperomia
Peperomia is a genus that includes over 1000 species of plants native to tropical and subtropical areas. Some of these species are also found as decorative indoor plants, due to their unusual foliage. Peperomia generally has oval, fleshy leaves with smooth or textured edges. Depending on the species, they can be variously colored: green, red, purple, gray and can be variegated, marbled or simple.
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Dionaea muscipula
Dionaea muscipula
Dionaea muscipula is a carnivorous plant, which has the ability to procure its nutrients by capturing insects and digesting them. The species of carnivorous plants are numerous, differentiating themselves by the mechanism of capturing the prey, as well as by their morphological organs.
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Maranta
Maranta
Maranta (Maranta spp.) – belongs to the genus Maranta, which includes approximately 30-40 species of plants, native to the tropical forests of Brazil. Maranta is found as an ornamental indoor plant, being appreciated for its decorative leaves. It is a rhizomatous, perennial, slow-growing plant that can reach a height of up to 30 cm.
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Tillandsia
Tillandsia
Tillandsia, commonly called “daughter of the air” is a genus of plants in the Bromeliaceae family, comprising about 650 species native to Central America. The leaves differ in shape and appearance depending on the species, and most are floriferous. On the surface of the leaves, there is a layer of cells specialized in absorbing water that comes into contact with them. Many species are epiphytic, growing on the bark of trees.
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Gerbera
Gerbera
Gerbera spp. is a genus of ornamental, perennial plants. At the base of the stem, it has a rosette of slightly fuzzy, dark green leaves. At the top is a voluminous calathidium of flowers with one or two rows of petals coloured yellow, orange, pink, white, red. It is mainly grown in greenhouses for cut flowers, but can also be found as a houseplant.
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Vriesea
Vriesea
Vriesea is a genus of plants belonging to the botanical family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus is named after Willem Hendrik de Vriese, a Dutch botanist and physician (1806-1862). Its species are widespread in Mexico, Central America, South America and the West Indies. Containing some of the largest species of bromeliads, these tropical plants contain a wide variety of plants, unlike the smaller Catopsis species. This genus is closely related to Guzmania. The genus Vriesea includes many small and medium-sized varieties but also includes some of the largest growing bromeliads. Vrieseas are very common for their spectacular and long-lasting flowers....
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Aglaonema
Aglaonema
Aglaonema (Aglaonema sp. ) is a bushy, short-stemmed plant native to Malaysia. It has lanceolate green leaves with silver-white, cream or dark green stripes. The inflorescence is herringbone-shaped. Mature plants can reach heights of up to 1 meter. Aglaonema is an easy-care plant, making it one of the most popular houseplants.  
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Araucaria
Araucaria
Araucaria heterophylla (or A. excelsa), also known as Norfolk pine or chamber pine, is a plant native to the Norfolk Islands in the Southwest Pacific Ocean. It is a coniferous tree with a pyramidal crown and symmetrical, horizontally arranged branches, giving it a slender appearance. The leaves are in the form of light green needles. In the pot, it does not produce cones.  
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Gloxinia
Gloxinia
Native to South America, the genus Sinningia comprises perennials that reach 20-25 cm tall. Gloxinia is a tuberous perennial, decorative with flowers and leaves, and is often used as a houseplant. The flowers are large, bell-shaped, velvety, supported by long stalks and are coloured purple, pink, red. The leaves are large, oval-lanceolate, pubescent, with wavy margins.  
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Clivia
Clivia
The genus Clivia is native to South Africa. It includes species of flowering perennials with evergreen leaves. The best-known species of the genus is Clivia miniata, prized as a houseplant for its orange-red flowers. Clivia belongs to the category of lilies and is also known by this name.  
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Ferns
Ferns
Ferns are a clump of prehistoric plants (Pteridophyta), the first vascular plants with true root, stem and leaves. They are widespread in almost all regions of the globe, from the tropics to the mountains to the poles. Most species have one type of leaves responsible for photosynthesis and one type of leaves responsible for propagation. They are rhizomatous-rooted plants that multiply by spores on the undersurface of the leaves.  
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Chamaedorea
Chamaedorea
Chamaedorea, popularly called “dwarf palm” or “mountain palm”, is a genus of plants comprising about 107 species of relatively small palm trees (between 0.3 and 6 metres). They are native to tropical and subtropical America.
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Beaucarnea
Beaucarnea
Beaucarnea recurvata, called “elephant’s foot”, is a species of shrub of the Asparagaceae family, which is distinguished by the thickening at the base of the stem, with the role of water storage. It originated in Central America and Mexico and is found as a decorative houseplant.  
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Callistemon
Callistemon
Callistemon is a genus of shrubs that is part of the Myrtaceae family, originating from Australia. Also called “bottlebrush”, it is a fast-growing shrub, with elliptical leaves and cylindrical flowers. The color of the flowers varies depending on the species, most of them are red, but they can also be yellow, orange or white.
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Primula
Primula
Primula (Primula spp.) is part of the genus with the same name, which includes over 500 species and numerous hybrids and cultivars. The species of primula can be grown as annual or perennial plants. Primula is an adaptable plant, being suitable for planting both in gardens and parks (near sidewalks or at the base of trees) and for growing in pots, planters or containers.
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Rhipsalis
Rhipsalis
Rhipsalis, also known as the mistletoe cactus, belongs to the epiphytic cactus family and is native to Central America, the Caribbean and the northern regions of South America. They are also found in isolated places in Africa and Asia. This is the largest and most widespread genus of epiphytic cacti (the ones that live on other plants without harming them). With over 35 different species, Rhipsalis comes in a wide range of shapes and sizes.
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Abutilon
Abutilon
Abutilon is a large genus comprising about 200 species of ornamental plants widespread in tropical and subtropical areas of the Americas, Africa, Asia and Australia. It occurs as herbaceous perennials, shrubs or small trees. The leaves of the Abutilon are lobed in some species, similar to maple leaves. The flowers are variously colored, depending on the species.  
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String-of-pearls
String-of-pearls
String-of-pearls (Curio rowleyanus syn. Senecio rowleyanus) is a succulent plant, which is part of the Asteraceae family, originally from Africa. String-of-pearls is a unique plant in its appearance. The leaves are small, round, like pearls. It is a climbing plant, being an ideal choice for hanging baskets.
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Lobster-claws
Lobster-claws
Lobster-claws (Heliconia spp.) is a perennial, tropical plant, native to areas such as Hawaii, Costa Rica, southern Florida. The plant has large, waxy leaves, similar to the Banana tree. The flowers are very decorative, vertical or pendular, similar to Strelizia, and can be found in shades of red, orange, yellow, or green. Lobster-claws can be grown as a houseplant, but it grows and develops best in greenhouse conditions.
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Aeschynanthus
Aeschynanthus
Aeschynanthus (Aeschynanthus radicans), popularly called the Lipstick Plant, is a perennial, tropical, flowing epiphyte, originating in South and Central America, as well as in Southeast Asia. Aeschyanthus is usually found as an apartment plant, being a suitable choice for hanging baskets or tall containers.
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Aspidistra
Aspidistra
Aspidistra (Aspidistra elatior) is a plant native to China and Japan. The name comes from the Greek (“aspis” = shell). It is one of the most popular houseplants, being decorative with its large, green leaves. The leaves are often used in florists to make bouquets or floral arrangements.  
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Capsicum
Capsicum
Capsicum annuum or ornamental pepper is a small, annual plant, preferred as a decorative indoor plant in the cold season, due to its colorful, decorative fruits in autumn and winter. The green parts of the plant are poisonous to humans and pets, but the fruits are edible but have a very pungent taste.  
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Zebra-plant
Zebra-plant
The Zebra plant (Aphelandra squarrosa) is a compact, slightly branched shrub. It is part of the Acanthaceae family, the genus Aphelandra and it is a plant native to Brazil. The leaves are elliptical, have white ribs, and the flowers appear between June and October, being yellow or red. The name “zebra plant” comes from the presence of the ribs on the glossy green leaves.
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Gynura
Gynura
Gynura is a genus of herbaceous plants in the Asteraceae family, native to Asia and Indonesia. Only two species have decorative value, with dark, purplish leaves and toothed edges. It has yellow, insignificant, smelly flowers. It has low longevity, as it loses its decorative appearance after 2-3 years.  
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Senecio
Senecio
Senecio originated in the Canary Islands, Africa and India. It is very suitable as a house plant, but can also be grown in the garden. The stem is branched and can reach a height of 25 cm to 100 cm. The leaves are large alternate (arranged on either side of the stem), covered with whitish peristyles. The flowers are grouped in variously coloured inflorescences: white, light pink, red, blue, purple.  
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Hippeastrum
Hippeastrum
Hippeastrum and Amaryllis are bulbous plants of the Amarylliadaceae family. Both names have Greek origins, Hippeastrum translates as “knight’s star” (hippeus – knight; astron – star), and Amaryllis is the name of a nymph in Greek mythology and translates as “shining”. The flowers are similar to lily flowers, and often the two plants are confused or even considered the same species. However, there are a few differences between the two that are easy to spot.  
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Solanum
Solanum
Solanum pseudocapsicum is a shrub native to Latin America, considered a “weed” in Australia, South Africa and New Zealand. It closely resembles the tomato plant, having fruit that is almost identical in appearance and taste. However, the fruits of this shrub are very toxic, as they have a high content of solanocapsin, a substance similar to atropine.
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Acalypha
Acalypha
Acalypha is a genus comprising annual and perennial flowering plants of the family Euphorbiaceae. Some species (A. hispida) are dioecious plants, being valued for their female or male, fuzzy, elongated, red or purple inflorescences. Other species (A. wilkesiana) are decorative because of their mosaic, amber, pink leaves.  
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Ardisia
Ardisia
Ardisia is native to East Asia and is found as a decorative houseplant. The ornamental aspect is given, in particular, by the bright red berries. They appear on the plant in winter, near Christmas, becoming one of the symbol plants of this holiday. In pots, it grows to a maximum height of 1 m. It has a sparse habit, with scattered branches.  
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Billbergia
Billbergia
Billbergia is a genus of flowering, epiphytic plants in the bromeliad family, native to South America. It has a rich, compact rosette of leaves, from which arise several pendulous inflorescences of red or pink bracts and small, tubular, blue-purple flowers. Most species are found in Brazil, the genus name comes from the Swedish botanist Gustaf Johan Billberg.  
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Chlorophytum
Chlorophytum
Chlorophytum is a genus of perennial, flowering plants belonging to the subfamily Agavoideae. It is easy to care for as it does not have high requirements and can easily adapt to indoor environmental conditions. It also has the property of purifying the air.  
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