Plant Family Guides

Carnivorous plants: choosing and growing them a...

To keep a carnivorous plant alive, grow it as it would grow in its native environment: bog carnivorous plants (Sarracenia, Venus flytraps, temperate Drosera) need full sun outdoors, rainwater, and...

Indoor bonsai: which species to choose and how ...

An indoor bonsai is a tropical or subtropical tree, such as the Ficus ginseng (Ficus microcarpa), Carmona, Serissa or Podocarpus, grown in a small pot and pruned to resemble a...

Indoor succulents: names and how to choose base...

The best houseplant succulent is one that matches the light in your room: Echeveria, Aloe vera, jade plant (Crassula ovata), and desert cactus for a windowsill in full sun; Haworthia...

Orchid Varieties: The Different Genera and How ...

The easiest orchids to grow at home are Phalaenopsis, Paphiopedilum, Cattleya and, in a cool room, Cymbidium. All belong to the Orchidaceae family, which includes nearly 30,000 known species according...

Is Calathea safe for pets?

Oui, le Calathea est sans danger pour les chats et les chiens : c'est l'une des rares plantes au feuillage spectaculaire totalement non toxique. La règle pour la garder belle...

Hoya: The Complete Guide to the Porcelain Flower

Hoya, or wax plant, is a climbing plant with thick, waxy leaves, famous for its clusters of star-shaped flowers with a sweet fragrance. To get it to bloom, the rule...

Colorful-Foliage Houseplants: The Guide

A colorful foliage houseplant is one whose leaves display pink, purple, red, or silvery hues thanks to pigments and variegation, rather than its flowers. The key to keeping these colors...

Anthurium clarinervium: The Complete Care Guide

Anthurium clarinervium is that aroid with large, heart-shaped, deep green, velvety leaves veined in creamy white. The rule for growing it successfully can be summed up in one sentence: a...

Hoya: Yellow, Soft Leaves, Common Problems (and...

For Hoya, yellow leaves almost always signal overwatering, while limp or wrinkled leaves point to underwatering or damaged roots. Most problems with the wax plant can be solved by adjusting...

Propagating a Hoya: the complete guide to rooti...

Propagating a Hoya is simple and highly rewarding: take a stem from the current year with 1 to 2 nodes, root it in water or sphagnum moss in spring or...

Which Hoya variety should you choose? A compari...

The best Hoya variety to choose depends on three things: the light you have, the space you can offer it, and your experience. If you're just starting out, you can't...

Getting a Hoya to Bloom: Why It Won’t Flower (a...

A Hoya that doesn't flower is almost always lacking three things: enough light, a little maturity, and respect for its flower stalks. The wax plant (Hoya, family Apocynaceae according to...

Rare Houseplants in France: The Definitive Guid...

Did you know that the French market for exceptional plants has reached €1.2 billion, reflecting a passion that now goes beyond simple decoration? Finding a rare houseplant in France has...

Complete Guide: Choosing and Growing Your First...

What if acquiring a botanical rarity were no longer a risky gamble reserved for experts alone? The idea of welcoming your first rare plant for beginners may seem intimidating, especially...

Rare Plant Shop: Find Your Colorful Foliage Hou...

Why is your Philodendron Pink Princess losing its rosy hues and turning desperately green again? You’ve probably already felt that frustration when the vibrant color of your new plant started...

Cacti and Succulents: The Complete Guide to Gro...

Cacti and succulents are often confused, and it’s almost understandable: both store water, and both hate being fussed over too much. But they’re not quite the same plants, or suited...