Schefflera arboricola commonly known as Dwarf umbrella tree or Umbrella shrub, Star leaf, or Hawaiian elf belongs to the family Araliaceae. This plant is native to Taiwan and is tropical. Schefflera arboricola is well known for its attractive dark green palmate leaves which are glossy in appearance (1). This plant is a popular house plant …
Fiddle leaf plants are well known for their huge showy leaves big structure and ornamental fruits. This bold and beautiful plant adds up to the indoor aesthetic sense of a house. Fiddle leaf fig plant whose scientific name is Ficus lyrata belongs to the family Moraceae also known as Fiddle-leaf, Banjo Fig, and Lyre-leaf Figtree. …
Lady palm (Rhapis excelsa) belongs to the family Arecaceae other plants of this family are Dwarf date palm plants. It is not only a beautiful plant that adds up to the aesthetic sense but also in many cultures, it is believed that this plant brings good luck. This plant helps in adding grace and elegance …
Milky way plant Aspidistra elatior Milky way plants are well known for their tolerant character. This plant belongs to the Liliaceae family. The foliage of this plant is dark green with white small dots that look like the galaxy Milky Way which is why named after the galaxy. And can survive in low, light conditions …
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About rubber plant The rubber plant (Ficus elastica) is one of the commonly used indoor container plants or house plants nowadays. This plant is indeed a tree and also produces rubber. Grows maximum up to 5 to 12 inch long thick, glossy evergreen leaves with multiple trunks spreading irregular canopy (1). Some of the botanical …
Vetiveria zizanioides The plant Vetiveria zizanioides belongs to the Poaceae family. This plant is widely distributed in Asia to tropical Africa. Common names of this plant are Khas-Khas, Khus, Vetiver, and Vala. The roots of these plants are believed to have medicinal benefits and are hence used in many traditional systems for the possible ailment …
Spanish needles (Bidens biternata) belongs to the family Asteraceae and is an annual erect herb up to 1 m tall. The common name of this plant is Spanish needle, blackjack, or beggar ticks. This species is closely related to Bidens pilosa but the only difference is in the leaf arrangement. The flowers are yellow, including …
Wild cosmos (Cosmos caudatus) of the family Asteraceae is related to the popular garden plant Cosmos. The common name of this plant is Ulam raja or king of salad. It is an annual herb growing about 1-8 ft tall having a sparsely hairy appearance. Originate in Latin America and is grown all over the South …
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Monstera deliciosa, also known by its common names Split-Leaf Philodendron or Swiss Cheese Plant, belongs to the Araceae family (1). The moniker “monstera” is derived from the monstrous holes and splits present in its substantial leaves. This ornamental plant bears evergreen leaves of impressive dimensions, measuring up to a remarkable 36 inches in both length …
Kalanchoe The Kalanchoe genus (Syn. Bryophyllum) belongs to the family Crassulaceae native to Madagascar. It is comprised of 125 species of succulent flowering plants. This genus is known for its medicinally important plants thus used in several traditional medicines (1). Largely used for the treatment of kidney stones, gastric ulcers, pulmonary infections, and rheumatoid arthritis …
