Charming Flowers

When growing bachelor buttons, take advantage of their indoor uses as cut or dried flowers. Once the flower is cut, it offers a long-lasting display in cut flower arrangements. This specimen was often worn in lapels of the courting gentleman of days past, hence the common name bachelor button. It’s a vigorous plant commonly found growing among the grain crops in…

Bellflowers will bloom heaviest in June and July but can delight you with flowers all the way into October in some areas. The primary characteristic is the upturned, open cup-shaped flowers in hues of pink and white but primarily lavender or light blue. The plants will spread over the seasons and the lower growing varieties make excellent ground cover. Most…

When grown in gardens, Carnations grow to between 6 and 8.5 cm in diameter. Petals on Carnations are generally clawed or serrated. Carnations are bisexual flowers and bloom simply or in a branched or forked cluster. The stamens on Carnations can occur in one or two whorls, in equal number or twice the number of the petals. The Carnation leaves…

The pink flower clusters with curling tendrils of Coral Vine are also impressive in floral arrangements. Coral Vine is a crowd and bee pleaser for sure. Coral Vine or Berberidopsiscorallina is a plant from Chile. This evergreen climber produces long, pendulous red flowers, and it can reach heights of 15 feet. It should be grown in a shady area that…

Gerbera is an amazing winter flower of India. Gerbera flower is mostly used in the decoration of marriage and engagement stages in India. Gerberas Daisies are flowers that are an epitome of beauty and charm. These flowers brighten up lives and bring a warm smile on everyone’s face. Spreading mesmerising hues and fragrance, Gerberas Daisies are perfect for all occasions.…

Coneflowers are popular perennials with good reason. They are heat and drought resistant, easy to grow, bloom for months, make great cut flowers, and attract birds and pollinators. The Coneflower is also known as Echinacea and is native to the United States. This plant produces a cone-shaped center that is surrounded by pink petals. These flowers bloom over a long…

The elephant ear plant (Colocasia) provides a bold tropical effect in nearly any landscape setting. In fact, these plants are commonly grown for their large, tropical-looking foliage, which is reminiscent of elephant ears. Elephant ear plants can be used as background plants, ground covers, or edging, especially around ponds, along walkways, or patio enclosures. Colocasia is a genus of flowering…

Aechmea fasciata (Urn Plant or Silver Vase Plant) makes a great houseplant because it’s beautiful and low-maintenance. Aechmeas make great houseplants and their large pink blooms can brighten your home for months. The silver vase plant forms an upright vase-shaped rosette of arching silver green leaves with spiny edges. The silver coloring comes from the whitish scales called trichomes that…

Dracaena is a popular houseplant because it is easy to grow and very forgiving of novice gardeners. It’s also a top pick because there are so many varieties with different sizes, leaf shape, and color. A variegated dracaena plant, like the Song of India dracaena, for instance, gives you beautiful, multicolored foliage. The song of India plant is a species…

The plant rarely flowers when grown as an indoor houseplant, it does occasionally bloom with insignificant reddish or yellowish-white spikes. Nerve plant is a low-growing creeper that is a perfect fit for terrariums or bottle gardens. Fittonia albivenis is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae, native to the rainforests of Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador and northern Brazil. An evergreen perennial,…

Frosty ferns are very misunderstood plants, both in name and care requirements. They frequently pop up in stores and nurseries around the holidays (probably due to their wintery name) but many buyers see them fail and die soon after they come home. When growing frosty fern plants is that they need at least 70 percent humidity. This is much higher…

Peperomia makes an attractive addition to your collection of houseplants. They are not too difficult to tend to and maintain. Their green and slightly brown stem gives them a beautiful texture. The easy going Peperomia houseplant could be a very good fit for you if you've a small space to fill in your home or office. Many peperomia species have attractive foliage…