About a thousand species of Peperomias have been described, mainly from South America although a few (17) are found in Africa. Many of these plants are perennial epiphytes growing on rotten logs and...
	
					
				 
		
			
						
						
						
					Codiaeum variegatum or Croton is a hard to grow house plant with brightly colored leaves. Best foliage color develops in high light to semi-sun. Allow the soil surface to dry slightly between...
	
					
				 
		
			
						
						
						
					This evergreen arching perennial has feathery, needle-like, stems giving an open, loose appearance in growth. In summer the plant has small white flowers that are followed by bright red berries. The...
	
					
				 
		
			
						
						
						
					Zamioculcas is in the aroid family along with philodendron and spathiphyllum. It is similar in shape to the - Cycad - "Zamia Furfuracea" - also known as the Cardboard Palm....
	
					
				 
		
			
						
						
						
					Calathea is a herbaceous perennial from the Tropical Americas like Brazil, Guyana, Columbia and Nicaragua. The handsome leaves are the attraction for tropical gardeners and indoor plant lovers as...