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Ctenanthe Burle Marxii Amagris

Ctenanthe Burle Marxii Amagris | Never Never Plant Care

Ctenanthe Burle Marxii Amagris is a fascinating, eye-catching plant that originated in Brazil. It is a memeber of the Marantaceae family, and its close relatives include the prayer plant, Calathea, and Stromanthe. This plant is sometimes go by the trade…

Alocasia Macrorrhiza, Giant Taro plant

Alocasia Macrorrhiza Variegata | Elephant Ear Plant Care

Alocasia Macrorrhiza Variegata is a striking beauty exhibiting gigantic, variegated foliage marbled with tones of light green and white blotches. Macrorrhiza Variegata is a herbaceous and evergreen beauty, highly popular in interior design for homes, indoors and outdoors. Moreover, its…

Alocasia Calidora | Elephant Ear (Persian Palm)

Alocasia Calidora | Elephant Ear (Persian Palm) Care

Araceae Family has many gorgeous, attractive-looking, and ornamental indoor plants; Alocasia Calidora is one of them. Alocasia Calidora is a cultivar featuring large ruffled-edged attractive, lush green leaves. Owing to large foliage got the name ‘Calidora’ Elephant ear. These large…

Ctenanthe Setosa 'Grey Star' Care

Ctenanthe Setosa ‘Grey Star’ Care and Propagation Guide

Are you a plant parent who struggles with Calatheas and wants an ornamental plant that is forgiving and exhibits the same striking beauty as stunning Calatheas? Look no further! Ctenanthe (pronounced te-NANTH-ee) Setosa ‘Grey Star’ of the Marantaceae family is…

Alocasia Portodora(Elephant Ear) Care Guide

Alocasia Portodora (Upright Elephant Ear) Care Guide

Alocasia Portodora or Portora is an adorable plant with its lush, glossy green tropical leaves, and inviting look. Its alternate name, Upright Elephant Ear plant, refers to its upward-pointing scalloped leaves on thick green stems. Southeast Asian tropical rainforests are…

Ctenanthe Oppenheimiana Giant Bamburanta Care Guide

Ctenanthe Oppenheimiana | Giant Bamburanta Care Guide

Ctenanthe Oppenheimiana (Never Never Plant) is a bushy perennial plant found mainly in tropical forests in Northeast Brazil. It also goes by the trade name Ctenanthe’ Compactstar’. This herbaceous plant with variegated leaves belongs to Marantaceae (Prayer plant family). It is…

Alocasia Black Velvet | Alocasia Reginula Care

Alocasia Black Velvet | Alocasia Reginula Care & Propagation Tips

Alocasia family has so many exotic plants, but Alocasia Black Velvet stands out among all because of its stylish appearance ,texture and compact growth habits. It exhibits contrasting silver veins which are prominent over dark leaves with a velvety background. This…

Alocasia Melo | Alocasia Rugosa Care

Alocasia Melo | Alocasia Rugosa Care and Propagation Tips

In the Alocasia plant series, our today’s plant is a Jewel Alocasia the stunning Alocasia Melo. There are many exotic plants in the Alocasia genus, but Alocasia Melo differs from all because of its rugged textured leaves. The plant features…

Alocasia Cuprea (Mirror Plant ) | Red Secret Alocasia

Alocasia Cuprea (Mirror Plant ) | Red Secret Alocasia

The Alocasia Cuprea is a well-loved and breathtaking member of the spectacular Jewel Alocasias- a collection of dwarf Alocasias ideal as ornamental plants for table tops and small indoor spaces. The intriguing glossy and thick oval foliage with a copper-metallic sheen of Alocasia Cuprea makes it…

Alocasia Jacklyn Care

Alocasia Jacklyn Care and Propagation Guide

Alocasias have many gorgeous, ornamental indoor plants, but Alocasia Jacklyn is the most beautiful large-leafed tuberous plant with profoundly lobed and arrow-shaped foliage. This striking beauty will light your environment with its vibrant green leaves and contrasting blackish-green veins. This…