Ornamental Plants

Cyclamen (Cyclamen persicum) is a petite flowering plant that has sweet-scented, small blooms on long stems that stretch up above the foliage. It is a tuberous perennial, meaning it dies down to its thick roots (tubers) during its summer dormancy period and then regrows quickly each fall. Flowers come in shades of pink, purple, red,

The croton plant (Codiaeum variegatum) has colorful variegated foliage and nearly limitless leaf forms with hundreds of croton plant varieties. Croton plants grow best outdoors in warm, humid climates. They like full to dappled light and plentiful water. In general, Codiaeum variegatum grows relatively slowly, gaining less than a foot per growing season. Crotons (Codiaeum

Night-Blooming Jasmine (Cestrum), is a common plant in Greek courtyards. This plant has a natural way to scent the air with a light floral musk and will please everyone’s olfactory senses! The flowers open at night because they rely on moths to pollinate them. As an indoor flowering plant, needs a lot of light to

The kentia palm (Howea forsteriana) is a tall palm with arching, glossy dark green fronds that will bring a touch of lush elegance to any room. Native to Lord Howe Island, a tiny island off the eastern coast of Australia, it’s also known as the thatch palm, sentry palm and paradise palm. Howea forsteriana is

Queens of the winter flowers, Camellias are attractive evergreen shrubs that are highly prized for the beauty of their exquisite blooms, their splendid evergreen foliage and their compact shapely habit. Blooming prodigiously for weeks from fall to spring (depending on climate and variety), when the rest of the garden offers little, Camellias are ranked as

Callistemon (bottlebrush) is a genus of shrubs and small trees in the family Myrtaceae, native to Australia. The common name (bottlebrush) comes from the brush–like flowers these plants produce. Although callistemon plants are not native to Europe, they can be grown in Europe with some care. In Greece is planted in many gardens and public

If you’re new to houseplants, the Kalanchoe is a great one to start with. They are easy to care for and can tolerate a variety of environments. Kalanchoes are very low-maintenance plants that grow beautiful flowers! Kalanchoes grow many different colored flowers, so there is always a Kalanchoe with colors that works for you and

Growing hibiscus is an easy way to add a tropical flair to your garden. When you know how to care for hibiscus plants, you will be rewarded with many years of lovely flowers. Many people who are growing a hibiscus plant choose to do so in a container. This allows them to move the hibiscus

The Dracaena genus of tropical broadleaf evergreen shrubs and trees includes several species commonly used as houseplants throughout the world. But there are also plants from entirely different genera that are also commonly known as dracaenas. For example, the houseplant sometimes called “ti tree” is now officially labeled as Cordyline australis, even though it is

Wisteria is a deciduous, climbing shrub, bearing beautiful pendants of scented flowers in May or June. There are many species of wisteria but the two most commonly grown in the UK are Wisteria sinensis and Wisteria floribunda. Wisteria sinensis grows in an anticlockwise direction and Wisteria floribunda grows in a clockwise direction. Wisteria plants have

Yucca is a genus of over 40 perennial plants, shrubs, and trees. A few are grown as houseplants, including Yucca gigantea (also known as Y. guatemalensis and Y. elephantipes) and the Yucca aloifolia. Yuccas are native to the American Southwest, Mexico, and the Caribbean—they are visually interesting, looking similar to agave or dragon plants. Special

From its beautiful blooms to its fresh fragrance, jasmine is one of the loveliest flowers to incorporate into your indoor jungle or outdoor garden. Of course, it can be a notoriously tricky plant to figure out, especially if you’re a flower novice. But once you’ve figured out its needs and how to best incorporate it

Geraniums are a longtime favorite of gardeners. With colorful flowers and lovely scents, they grow easily in garden beds, containers, or hanging baskets during the warmer months. Spring is the time to repot them! See how to grow and care for geraniums at home. The geranium is an iconic, fragrant garden flower. American growers first

Gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides), a tropical broadleaf evergreen shrub, is typically grown as a large, indoor houseplant because its blooms smell magnificent. In fact, few natural scents are as evocative and memorable as the smell of this coveted plant. If it wasn’t for the plant’s fragrant appeal, however, few gardeners would attempt to grow the high-maintenance

Anthurium is a genus of around 1,000 perennial plants native to Central America, northern South America, and the Caribbean. While they can be grown outdoors in the garden in warm climates, anthuriums are good indoor plants and are more often grown as houseplants or in greenhouses since they have particular care needs. They grow at

These loosely branched, shade-loving plants with elliptical leaves can bring delightful color to all corners of the spring garden when clusters of tubular or bell-shaped flowers appear. Heirloom varieties can grow more than 6 meters tall, while dwarf varieties may stay under three feet Alocasia wentii is a big, splashy plant that can bring a

Nothing is more beautiful than an azalea shrub in spring bloom. These easy-care shrubs come in so many colors it’s hard to find one that doesn’t suit your needs. Azaleas can be grown in nearly any garden, instantly adding interest and color to drab areas. How to Grow and Care for Azaleas Growing and caring

The Aglaonema is one of a handful of plants that can adapt to fluorescent lighting conditions. Combined with its relatively low watering demands and beautifully variegated leaves, it’s a strong and original choice for an office plant! Commonly called the “Chinese Evergreen”, this plant is native to the tropical forest floors of Asia, and so