Garden Plants by Name

The Alaska fiddlehead fern, also commonly called the ostrich fern, is a large, showy plant. Each individual frond can be as much as 12 inches wide and 5 feet long, and is shaped much like the plumage…

Spider ivy plants are an excellent houseplant choice for both beginners and those who possess a green thumb. Even though this plant is simple to care for, it can become unhealthy. The deteriorating…

Lucky bamboo is the common name for Dracaena Sanderiana, of the lily family. It is an excellent choice for indoor areas with bright light, such as near a sliding glass door or sunny window. Lucky…

Ginger rhizomes, often seen for sale in the produce section of Asian supermarkets, add a zesty taste to tea, meals and baked goods. When planted in the garden, a ginger rhizome develops into a…

Aloe vera plants rarely require repotting because the plants thrive when root bound in a smaller pot. The plants only need transplanting when they become so large that the roots begin pushing the…

Hydrangeas are often a staple in the home garden, adding large splashes of color during the late spring and summer months. If your hydrangeas are not blooming, make a few cultural changes to force…

Although the characteristic yellow flowers of black-eyed Susans are frequently seen along highways and roadsides, they are also easy to grow in the home garden. They are tolerant of cold and drought…

A member of the Agave family, yucca plants are hardy evergreens with more than 50 species. These plants are drought tolerant and adapt well to most light conditions, from full sun to partial shade.…

Variegated shell ginger (Alpinia zerumbet), also known as pink porcelain lily, is named for its fragrant hanging clusters of white seashell-like blooms, each porcelain white flower tinged with pink.…

Ivies are easy-to-care-for plants in the Hedera genus, grown for their attractive foliage and vining habit. Used as houseplants, ivies are also cultivated outdoors as groundcover or to cover fences…

Water hyacinths are an invasive aquatic plant that grows fast and quickly spreads. This innocent looking plant will take over your pond or lake, suffocating other aquatic plants as well as preventing…

Plant supports are used in gardening and household plant care to support a plant’s weight and to direct growth. Using plant supports can also bring organization and aesthetic beauty to your…

Forever and Ever Plants is a brand of plants developed by the Berry Family of Nurseries founded in 1993. Forever and Ever plants are meant to be hardy and long-lived perennials; they consist of…

Many orchids make successful houseplants because they do well in conditions comfortable for humans. Among the 28,000 orchid species, well-known varieties include oncidium, with its yellow, brown or…

Growing hydrangeas indoors as houseplants or outdoors in containers provides a colorful and energetic blooming plant wherever you choose to place the container. If you receive or purchase a blooming…

Erica carnea and Erica herbacea are two synonymous botanical names for spring heath, which is a species of low-growing shrub native to the mountains of central and southern Europe. Gardeners in mild…

Oak leaf ivy is easy to care for indoors and is often used in hanging baskets to take advantage of its long chains of leaves. Ivy is scentless and flowerless, making it particularly appropriate for…

Jasmine comes in many varieties, including the delicate white-blooming common jasmine, the yellow winter jasmine, and the fragrant night-blooming jasmine. These plants are relatively problem-free,…

Avoiding an aphid infestation on hydrangeas can save time, money and most importantly your hydrangeas. Aphids are tiny pear-shaped insects ranging in color from pale green to black. Equipped with…

Elegant on the table, easy to make and melt-in-your-mouth delicious, palmiers (“elephant ears”) are the ideal dessert for the time-pressed host or beginning baker. Starting with some store-bought puff…

Donkey ears is the common name for Kalanchoe gastonis-bonnieri, a species of succulent plant native to Madagascar. The silvery green foliage and orange-tinted flowers appeal to many gardeners, and it…

Air plants belong to the genus Tillandsia, which includes well-known epiphytic plant species such as Spanish moss. They require little care apart from occasional watering; however, sometimes the…

Perfect plant arrangements are in the eyes of the beholder. While the professional florist is almost sure to create a perfect-looking arrangement, you do not have to be a professional florist to…

Ask any botanist, horticulturalist or aquaponics grower about water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes), and you'll likely get one common response -- nuisance. Although the flowers are beautiful, this…

Hostas and begonias are versatile plants for garden decorating. Most hostas are grown for their foliage, although many also have fragrant flowers. Most begonias are grown for their flowers, although…

A hoya plant infested with mealy bugs is not difficult to treat if you use the right methods. This vine, also known as a wax flower and a wax plant, has variegated or solid green foliage that grows to…

Lucky bamboo, Dracaena Sanderiana, is a decorative houseplant that can grow in just water. To encourage lucky bamboo leaf growth, keep the plant in indirect sunlight and make sure its roots are siting…

Aloe vera gel can help minimize the pain from minor burns, such as sunburns, and cuts. You can cut open a fresh leaf, and rub it on the affected area, although this wastes a lot of the gel. While you…

Hedgerows bring beauty and bounty to your property. Hedgerows have been in use for more than 5,000 years, mainly by farmers or urban dwellers wishing to mark their property boundaries, create privacy,…

Black-eyed Susans grow in sensitive annual varieties and hardier perennial varieties but always produce tall flower stalks with bright, yellow petals and black or brown centers. Longer-lived perennial…

The growing requirements of hydrangeas and hostas are similar enough that the plants may be paired and grown as companions in the flower garden. Both plants originate in the temperate regions of…

Durable, affordable, versatile and abundant, bamboo appears in products ranging from furniture to flooring to beauty products. In the kitchen, cutting boards, bowls and – perhaps less commonly…

Angel ivy (Muehlenbeckia complexa) is also known as wire vine or maidenhair vine. The thin vine thrives to USDA zone 8, but it doesn't tolerate the hard frosts and cold winters in other climates.…

Knee High sweet peas produce full-sized, colorful blossoms with all the characteristics of taller varieties on vines that grow only 2 1/2 feet tall. Unlike taller types, Knee Highs don’t need a…

Orchids are beautiful, delicate flowers to grow but they are also sensitive to less-than-ideal conditions. One sign that your orchid may have a problem is black spots on the leaves. A few orchids,…

Staghorn ferns, also known as antelope ear and elk’s horn, are a diverse genus of ferns. The staghorn genus (Platycerium) includes 17 different species found across the globe in countries that…

The term pygmy fern actually encompasses a number of fern species that reach a maximum growing height of 12 inches. Creeping ferns, spleenwort ferns, fragile ferns and evergreen holly ferns are just a…

Peat moss has long been used as an acceptable and beneficial organic amendment for clay soils. It is also the ideal amendment for lowering the pH and creating a more acidic soil for various types of…

Little Marvel peas are an heirloom pea variety first developed in 1908. The Little Marvel is bred to be semi-dwarf, 12 to 18 inches in height, big in flavor and early to harvest. Little Marvel peas go…

Bamboo steam baskets are a staple utensil in Asian cooking. These support food over boiling water, letting the steam cook the food. Unlike metal steamers, bamboo baskets absorb excess moisture,…

Hoya, also known as the wax plant, is grown by many gardeners for its unusual waxy flowers and thick, waxy foliage. Hoya is an unusual, if not somewhat temperamental, houseplant. It does not like…

Variegata ginger (Alpinia zerumbet), a type of shell ginger, is a dramatic perennial plant that displays clumps of lance-shaped leaves adorned with green and yellow stripes. Although the…

Hydrangea shrubs provide some of the most striking flower-head clusters of all temperate garden plants in summer. Numerous species exist and confound gardeners as to how and when to properly prune.…

Lucky bamboo (Dracaena sanderiana) is a marketing term for a tropical, perennial plant. It grows to 36 inches in height and flourishes when planted outdoors in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant…

Ivy plants provide a soft, green accent indoors in a hanging basket, or outdoors as a ground or wall cover. English, Algerian, Boston and other types of ivy usually prefer moist, rich soil and partial…

Midnight Duchess hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla "Hymmad II") produces flattened flower heads with lavender-pink to pale pink flowers in the summer months. This deciduous shrub develops…

Clock vine and black-eyed Susan vine are two common names for Thunbergia alata, a species of vine cultivated for its showy flowers. The slender, scrambling stems reach an ultimate height of 8 feet and…

Originating in Madagascar,donkey ear plants or kalanchoe succulents are part of the jade family. Gardeners prize these plants for their long blooming period (six to eight weeks), scalloped leaves and…

A showy wildflower that adds bright color to perennial gardens, butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa) fills the late-summer garden with masses of brilliant orange flowers. As the name implies, it's…

Maintaining bamboo plants requires you to keep a few specific things in mind. Learn how to maintain bamboo plants with help from an author and garden adviser in this free video clip.