Anthurium clarinervium – care sheet

Velvet Cardboard Anthurium Anthurium clarinervium is native to Mexico and differs from the commonly cultivated Anthurium hybrids by having much smaller inflorescences. It is popular for its attractively patterned leaves, which can grow up to 30 centimeters in length. The total height of the plant can reach 50 to 70 centimeters. Care Lighting Bright to […]

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How to care for tropical Peperomias

The Peperomias are related to the black pepper (Piper nigrum). The genus Peperomia belongs to the pepper family (Piperaceae). The area of distribution of these plants includes tropical to subtropical regions in Africa, Central America and South America. There are said to be more than 1500 Peperomia species, of some of which variegated cultivated forms […]

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Chlorophytum comosum – care sheet

Spider Plant, Spider Ivy, Ribbon Plant Description The Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum) is related to the agaves and yuccas. It is native to tropical and subtropical Africa. The leaves of the wild type are plain green. On its flower shoots not only flowers grow, there are also plantlets. The most popular cultivar may be the […]

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Begonia bowerae – care sheet

Eyelash Begonia Description Eyelash Begonia (Begonia bowerae) is the little sister of the popular Rex Begonia. It reaches heights of 10 to 30 centimeters, is native to Mexico and grows creeping to hanging. Its leaves can be brown-green or green-brown patterned. Care Lighting & Temperature Leaves show their best color in bright to partial sun […]

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Peperomia scandens – care sheet

Vining Peperomia, Cupid Peperomia (syn. Peperomia serpens) Does the Vining Peperomia get big? Vining Peperomia (Peperomia scandens) is a creeping plant, its shoots can grow over a meter long. It looks similar to the Golden Pothos (Epipremnum aureum), but it is not related to it, but to the Spice Pepper (Piper nigrum). Is Peperomia scandens […]

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