Photo by Alec Perez It’s a stripes on stripes moment on the Plant-o-Pedia as we take a look at Calathea Ornata aka the Pinstripe Plant. Native to the rainforests of Central and South America and also found in Africa and Thailand, Calatheas belong to the Marantaceae Family, or prayer plants, whose leaves open in the…
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Plant-o-Pedia: Watermelon Peperomia
Quick note to intro you to a new contributor of ours, Alec Perez, who will be penning our ongoing Plant-o-Pedia column! Alec, our new resident Jungalista will be gently schooling us on plant care, and can also answer any questions you all may have about your planties at home. Welcome Alec! ~Justina Photo by Alec…
Plant-o-Pedia: Bird’s Nest Fern
A question we get a lot is ‘What fern can I keep alive’? While ferns are certainly not members of the easy-care club, Asplenium nidus, aka the Bird’s Nest Fern, is one that won’t turn sad and crispy instantly in the drier confines of the average home. With some attention to the humidity situation around it,…
Plant-o-Pedia: Bird of Paradise
The Bird of Paradise is a stunning tropical plant that makes a major statement, but it also suffers from a bit of an identity crisis! Often confused with a banana plant or palm tree, there are several types of Bird of Paradise, or Strelitzia, that are commonly used in landscaping in warmer climates (we have them everywhere…
Plant-o-Pedia: String of Bananas
String of bananas, Fish-hook senecio, Banana vine, or Necklace plant – either name you choose to use, we are B–A–N–A–N–A–S for it! It is one of our go to plants for whimsy in our homes, at Jungalow HQ and for shoots. While we won’t be nibbling on any of its little ‘bananas’, the trailing hooks are perfect for hanging…
Plant-o-pedia: Prayer Plant
The Prayer Plant has been a popular houseplant for decades and with its vibrant, patterned foliage it’s not hard to see why. With flashes of neon green, deep purples, bright pinks, and more, these striking leaves are sure to grab some attention, but once day turns into night, the real show begins. Prayer Plants, like…