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 […]
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Biên tập: Dũng Cá Xinh Dịch: Nguyễn Huyền English COFFEE PLANT BOTANICAL NAME Coffea arabica What a fun plant to grow! It really is the plant that produces coffee beans but will probably never produce enough to make a cup of coffee for you.The glossy green leaves with wavy edges make a gorgeous houseplant. […]
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 PARTRIDGE BREAST ALOE, TIGER ALOE BOTANICAL NAME Aloe variegata A popular, easy-to-find succulent, this aloe owes its name to the markings on the leaves, which resemble a partridge breast or a tiger’s stripes. It is easy to grow on a bright windowsill as a 10- to 12-inch-tall […]
Biên tập: Dũng Cá Xinh Dịch: Huyền Nguyễn English RUBBER PLANT BOTANICAL NAME Ficus elastica This ubiquitous houseplant staple of the 1960s is still a great houseplant where a large floor plant is needed. The large, leathery leaves make a bold statement. It is known for its adaptability to low-light situations, but prefers a medium to […]
Biên tập: Dũng Cá Xinh Dịch: Huyền Nguyễn English STRIPED INCH PLANT BOTANICAL NAME Callisia elegans This is a creeping plant than can quickly cover a large area, making it perfect for a hanging basket.The medium-green leaves are covered with delicate white lines. It can become lanky, so keep it trimmed and use the […]
Biên tập: Dũng Cá Xinh Dịch: Huyền Nguyễn English ZEBRA BASKET VINE BOTANICAL NAME Aeschynanthus marmoratus The foliage of this attractive vine is medium green and has dark-green marbling throughout, with beige undersides covered with burgundy markings. It is a cousin of the African violet, also in the Gesneriad family. Give it a warm […]
Biên tập: Dũng Cá Xinh Dịch: Huyền Nguyễn English CLIMBING ONION BOTANICAL NAME Bowiea volubilis This bulbous plant is easy to grow, if you are aware that the foliage will die down and the plant goes into dormancy in the fall. If not, you may think the plant has died and throw it away. In […]
Biên tập: Dũng Cá Xinh Dịch: Huyền Nguyễn English LADY PALM BOTANICAL NAME Rhapis excelsa The lady palm has a completely different look than what one would picture when thinking of palms.The blunt-ended fronds are fan shaped with individual segments that naturally have uneven, ragged edges. The ends tend to brown: instead of cutting them with […]
[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 Selaginella - Chi Quyển Bá
[Ebook Việt Hoá] House plants: A guide to choosing and caring for indoor plants – FROSTY FERN (Selaginella kraussiana variegatus)
Biên tập: Dũng Cá Xinh Dịch: Huyền Nguyễn English FROSTY FERN BOTANICAL NAME Selaginella kraussiana variegatus Not a fern at all, this plant is instead a club moss.The selaginellas are related to ferns, though, and like similar growing conditions. The white-tipped variety is often sold at holiday time and called the “frosty fern.” These […]
Biên tập: Dũng Cá Xinh Dịch: Nguyễn Huyền English COPPER SPOONS BOTANICAL NAME Kalanchoe orgyalis The leaves of this unique plant are covered with a brown-colored fuzz that feels like velvet. As it ages, the color fades to a silver color. It is definitely a conversation piece if grown in a bright window, which […]
Biên tập: Dũng Cá Xinh Dịch: Huyền Nguyễn English HENS AND CHICKS BOTANICAL NAME Echeveria sp. Echeverias are tropical hens and chicks and are quite often mistaken for sempervivums, their hardy northern look-alikes. On the other hand, they like to be kept warm and given plenty of light. If exposed to freezing temperatures, they […]