Plant Encyclopedia
Explore our comprehensive database of plants with detailed care guides and growing tips.
Peace Lily
Spathiphyllum wallisii
The Peace Lily is an elegant plant known for its glossy dark green leaves and striking white flowers (spathes). It's one of the few flowering plants that thrives in low light conditions. NASA included it in their Clean Air Study for its ability to remove toxins like benzene, formaldehyde, and ammonia from indoor air.
Anthurium (Flamingo Flower)
Anthurium andraeanum
Anthurium produces glossy, heart-shaped spathes in vibrant red, pink, white, or other colors that can last for months. The actual flowers are tiny bumps on the central spadix. It's one of the longest-blooming houseplants available.
African Violet
Saintpaulia ionantha
African Violets are beloved for their velvety leaves and clusters of vibrant flowers in purple, pink, white, and bi-colors. Despite the name, they're not related to true violets. With proper care, they can bloom almost continuously indoors.
Phalaenopsis Orchid
Phalaenopsis amabilis
Phalaenopsis, or Moth Orchids, are the most popular orchids for home growing. Their elegant, long-lasting flowers come in white, pink, purple, and many patterned varieties. With proper care, a single bloom spike can last 2-3 months.
Jasmine
Jasminum polyanthum
Jasmine produces masses of intensely fragrant white or pink flowers that perfume entire rooms. The climbing varieties can be trained on trellises, while bush types stay compact. It's been cultivated for over 1,000 years for its scent.
Kalanchoe
Kalanchoe blossfeldiana
Kalanchoe produces long-lasting clusters of brightly colored flowers on a compact succulent plant. It's one of the most popular flowering houseplants, blooming for weeks in winter and spring.
Lipstick Plant
Aeschynanthus radicans
The Lipstick Plant produces vivid red tubular flowers that emerge from dark calyces, resembling a tube of lipstick. The trailing vines make it perfect for hanging baskets.
Goldfish Plant
Columnea gloriosa
The Goldfish Plant produces unique orange flowers shaped like tiny goldfish swimming along the trailing stems. It's related to the Lipstick Plant and shares similar care requirements.
Shrimp Plant
Justicia brandegeeana
The Shrimp Plant produces curious arching flower spikes with overlapping copper-red bracts that drip with small white flowers, resembling cooked shrimp. It blooms nearly year-round with minimal care.