Ilias Antonopoulos

Chrysanthemums – often referred to as mums, are one of the plants that signify the changing of summer into autumn. Chrysanthemums traditionally bloom in the fall and are in tune with the day lengths, hence why they trigger blooming when the days get shorter. In Greece, their bloom is related with the fest of Saint

Jasminum sambac (Arabian Jasmine or Sambac jasmine) is a twining or scrambling evergreen shrub with glossy dark green leaves and famous for its exceptionally fragrant waxy pure-white flowers, that fade to pink as they mature. These fragrant blooms appear all summer long and may continue to bloom year-round in warm climates. Arabian jasmine plant is

Ficus lyrata, commonly called the fiddle-leaf fig, is a perfect indoor specimen plant. The plant features very large, heavily veined, and violin-shaped leaves that grow upright on a tall plant. Ιs a species of evergreen tropical tree native to the tropical lowlands of western Africa. It was first introduced to Europe in the 1700s and

The Thanksgiving cactus (Schlumbergera truncata) is a popular tropical cactus that is sold around the holidays for its gorgeous and prolific flowers. As its common name indicates, the Thanksgiving cactus is known for blooming around Thanksgiving, bringing a splash of color into your home just as the weather outdoors is getting colder. Native to the

Rose is a type of plant that comes in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors. It is a member of the genus Rosa, which consists of some 100 species of perennial shrubs in the rose family. Many roses are cultivated for their beautiful flowers, which range in color from white through various tones of

The purple heart plant is commonly known as Tradescantia pallida, purpleheart, violet wood, amaranth and other local names (often referencing the color of the wood). It is a genus of 23 species of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae. The plant is native to tropical rainforests of Central and South America; from Guerrero, Mexico, through

The Peace Lily originates from the tropical rainforests of Colombia and Venezuela, a real shadow plant which loves a warm, humid environment. In 1870 the plant was introduced into Europe and has experienced a huge amount of development since then. The official name of the Peace Lily, Spathiphyllum, is derived from the Greek words for

Schefflera is a tropical plant genus from the Araliaceae family, commonly grown indoors as a low-maintenance houseplant, but can also thrive as an outdoor plant. Originating in Taiwan and South China (Hainan), the evergreen shrub thrives in warm, wet climates. The Schefflera genus includes two species that make wonderful tropical houseplants: The larger Schefflera actinophylla

African violets aren’t actually violets at all! Each member of the African violet species list belongs to the Saintpaulia genus and has no relation to Violaceae—the plant family that contains hundreds of species of true violets. African violets get their common name from their superficial resemblance to true violets. African violets are one of the

Rhapis palm (also known as lady palms) is native to China and is extremely tolerant of low-light conditions. Because of that, is a popular to grow plant as an indoor houseplant. It has a fairly slow growth rate, gaining less than a foot in height per year. They can be grown indoors and outdoors. Rhapis

In this article I will tell how you can take care your poinsettia plants indoors and outdoors. How you can grow poinsettias outside, in your garden. What gives poinsettias the characteristic red bracts. Poinsettia is a popular Christmas plant because of its colorful bracts (modified leaves rather than flowers). Actually, poinsettias are the number one

Pothos is an easy to care plant, known with many names. To name a few: devil’s ivy or devil’s vine, epipremnum aureum, golden pothos, ceylon creeper, hunter’s robe, ivy arum, house plant, money plant, silver vine, Solomon Islands ivy, marble queen, taro vine. Is a stunning plant with heart-shaped, patterned, and glossy leaves that can

The Blue plumbago (Plumbago auriculata) is a flowering species and a member of the plant family Plumbaginaceae. It is also known as Cape leadwort, Cape plumbago, and Plumbago capensis. The specific epithet auriculata means “with ears”, to the shape of the leaves. The name “Plumbago” comes from the Latin word “plumbum”, which means lead. This

Plumeria plants, which are also known as Frangipani and Lei flowers, are actually small trees that are native to tropical regions. The flowers of these beautiful plants are used in making traditional Hawaiian leis. They are highly fragrant and bloom freely from spring throughout fall in multiple colors like white, yellow, pink, and red. These

The money tree, Pachira aquatica, is a popular houseplant that has attractive umbrella-like leaves and a relaxed character. It is often sold with a braided trunk. The braided trunk isn’t a natural feature – in plant nurseries, the supple young stems of young plants are braided together before they turn woody. Pachira aquatica goes by

Hydrangea is considered a shrub. Blooms in spring and summer. It needs little care as it grows by itself. It can reach up to 4.5 meters in height. The hydrangea grows quickly and often fills in a space in just one summer. With flowers starting in spring and often last throughout summer into early fall,

Dieffenbachia is a fast-growing plant that can achieve 60 centimeters in height within a year of planting a rooted cutting, provided it gets enough light. It got the name “dumb cane” because the plant contains toxins in all of its parts (including its roots and sap) that, if it is in contact near the face

If you visit a Greek island during summer, one of the most iconic memories you will carry back home, are the colorful bougainvilleas in contrast with the white walls. Bougainvillea is a hardy tropical vine that grows in areas where winter temperatures remain above -1 degrees Celsius. The plant usually produces three rounds of vibrant

Cape honeysuckle (Tecoma capensis) is a rambling broadleaf evergreen shrub native to southern Africa, often grown in warm climates as a flowering shrub or liana (a plant that hangs from trees), where its blazing orange hues provide winter color and sweet nectar attract hummingbirds. Common name aside, this is not a true honeysuckle (Linicera spp.),