Biên tập: Dũng Cá Xinh Dịch: Huyền Nguyễn English STAGHORN FERN BOTANICAL NAME Platycerium bifurcatum This epiphytic fern has an imposing presence because of it large, antler-like fronds. These gray-green fronds rise out of non-fertile fronds and fork at the ends, giving them the appearance of antlers.The “antlers” are the fertile fronds, as they […]
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Biên tập: Dũng Cá Xinh Dịch: Huyền Nguyễn English SCARLET STAR This popular plant is easily found for sale, even in the grocery store. Its popularity is attributed to the beautiful colored bracts that last for many months. This bromeliad is found growing as an epiphyte on trees in the tropical rainforest, but is usually […]
Biên tập: Dũng Cá Xinh Dịch: Huyền Nguyễn English OX-TONGUE BOTANICAL NAME Gasteria carinata var.verrucosa Ox-tongue leaves are said by some to resemble a tongue.They do have a rounded tip and tubercles (small round protuberances) scattered over the leaves.They are easy to grow and they can be placed in lower light and still do well.The […]
Biên tập: Dũng Cá Xinh Dịch: Huyền Nguyễn English CROCODILE FERN BOTANICAL NAME Microsorum musifolium The crocodile fern gets its name from the fact that the fronds resemble the skin of a crocodile. The long, wide fronds have a seer-suckered texture and are quite unique in the plant world. These are often found growing as epiphytes […]
Biên tập: Dũng Cá Xinh Dịch: Huyền Nguyễn English BOSTON FERN BOTANICAL NAME Nephrolepis exaltata ‘Bostoniensis’ This popular fern is an easy houseplant, as long as you can provide it with good light and plenty of humidity. Many admire this fern, grow it outside all summer, and yet, when they bring it in the house, […]
[Ebook Việt Hoá] House plants: A guide to choosing and caring for indoor plans (Hướng dẫn Chọn và Chăm Sóc cây Indoors) - Lisa Eldred Steinkopf, Chi Monstera - Chi Quái Dị
[Ebook Việt Hoá] House plants: A guide to choosing and caring for indoor plants – SWISS CHEESE PLANT, FRUIT SALAD PLANT (Monstera deliciosa)
Biên tập: Dũng Cá Xinh Dịch: Huyền Nguyễn English SWISS CHEESE PLANT, FRUIT SALAD PLANT BOTANICAL NAME Monstera deliciosa This large plant, like the rubber plant, was a staple of the mid-century decorating scheme.The high ceilings and open-concept floor plan that is popular today has brought this large plant back with a vengeance. It is now […]
Biên tập: Dũng Cá Xinh Dịch: Huyền Nguyễn English HEARTLEAF PHILODENDRON BOTANICAL NAME Philodendron hederaceum The heartleaf philodendron is undeniably the most loved houseplant of all time. The heart-shaped leaves and ease of care account for its popularity. Many a window has been framed by this endearing vine.The newer cultivars have kept its popularity […]
Biên tập: Dũng Cá Xinh Dịch: Huyền Nguyễn English PARALLEL PEPEROMIA, RADIATOR PLANT BOTANICAL NAME Peperomia puteolata The parallel peperomia, though not technically a vine, does become a weeping plant with age and may be found for sale in a hanging basket.The leaves are whorled around the red stem in groupings of three to five […]
Biên tập: Dũng Cá Xinh Dịch: Huyền Nguyễn English FLAMINGO FLOWER, TAIL FLOWER BOTANICAL NAME Anthurium andraeanum These plants grow as epiphytes, residing in trees, in tropical America.The spathes (modified leaves) are what most think are the flowers of the flamingo flower.They are heart-shaped and resemble patent leather or plastic.The flowers are actually called spadix and […]
Biên tập: Dũng Cá Xinh Dịch: Huyền Nguyễn English PEACE LILY BOTANICAL NAME Spathiphyllum Not a true lily, but instead related to the aglaonema, philodendron, and dieffenbachia, which are all aroids.These popular plants are easy to care for and forgiving of being allowed to wilt from underwatering. The white flowers appear with a medium light, […]
Biên tập: Dũng Cá Xinh Dịch: Huyền Nguyễn English MOSES IN THE CRADLE, OYSTER PLANT BOTANICAL NAME Rhoeo spathacea The two bracts that surround the small white flower resemble shells, thus the common name of oyster plant. Of course, the white flower cradled down in the bracts brings to mind Moses floating down the river […]
Biên tập: Dũng Cá Xinh Dịch: Huyền Nguyễn English DWARF ALOES BOTANICAL NAME Aloe sp. These small cultivars are newer and have taken the succulent world by storm.They are small, colorful, and not too spiky. They stay under 5 inches (12.7 cm) and form many offsets, making them easy to propagate and share.They are often […]