Calathea is a large genus of plants with several dozen very distinct species. Indoor plant enthusiasts enjoy growing Calathea plants for the colorful leaf markings, indicated by names such as rattlesnake plant, zebra plant, or peacock plant.
The plant can be grown in the ground or in large containers. They are grown outside year-round in our area. In temperate regions, they are planted out for the summer and dug up and stored over winter. They […]
Small evergreen fern that features overlapping leaflets on soft, delicate fronds in a compact, upright, vase shaped clump.
Hardy, erect, outward-curving. Young fronds are reddish, maturing to shiny dark green.
Shade-loving perennials that make great ground covers here in Florida. Most bloom throughout the summer with small pink or purple flowers, but peacock gingers are best known for their beautiful leaves.
Attractive heavenly bamboo with lime green new growth, this beauty will brighten dark spaces and add dimension with its fresh, citrus hue.
Evergreen plant with an upright habit. Fragrant flowers bloom amid golden-yellow, leathery-textured foliage. Use in mass or specimen plantings.
Dark green foliage spreading growth habit. It responds well to pruning, making a tight plant that can be pruned to a formal or informal shape.