The calathea family comprises more than 300 cultivars, dozens of which are highly sought after as houseplants. Many calathea types boast bold, contrasting leaf veining that draws the eye and creates a ...

Q: My calathea is unhappy … browning leaf tips and poor growth overall. How can I help it improve? A: Welcome to the club. I’ve been in the same boat, along with many houseplant enthusiasts. Calathea ...

As the cooler months arrive, attention turns to enhancing indoor spaces with stylish houseplants, and this season sees a distinct trend emerging. Florals are very much in vogue, according to Claire ...

Social media is chock full of plantfluencers showing off their stunning fiddle leaf fig trees, exotic ferns, and more. But window shopping for houseplants on social media can be frustrating — just ...

I have a couple of different calatheas in my ever-growing houseplant collection and there is no doubt they're the fussiest ...

It’s no coincidence that pink is associated with Mother’s Day. While a bunch of flowers may last a week or two, a flowering plant for Mother’s Day can bring pleasure for even longer. Most flowering ...

Rattlesnake, zebra and peacock plants have a new wild relative, discovered by Rodolfo Flores, Panamanian botanist and intern at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI). Helen Kennedy, ...

A young botanist and seasoned plant expert named a new plant species for a Smithsonian herbarium assistant. Rattlesnake, zebra and peacock plants have a new wild relative, discovered by Rodolfo Flores ...