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My grandmother had a spider plant that never seemed to stop producing babies. Every few months, another cluster of little plantlets would dangle from the pot, and she’d hand them out to anyone who visited. That’s the plant most people picture when they hear “spider plant.” But the genus behind it is a lot bigger…
The first Monstera I ever bought was a scrappy little cutting in a plastic cup, barely a single leaf with one hole in it. I remember feeling almost cheated. Where were the dramatic splits everyone talked about? That’s the thing about Monstera. Patience pays off, and the variety within this genus is bigger than most…
Tillandsia is the largest genus in the bromeliad family, with over 600 recognized species, according to North Carolina State University Extension’s Plant Toolbox. Some sources place the count closer to 650 to 700 when hybrids are included. That’s a lot of choice for one small houseplant category. If you’re here, you’re probably wondering which type…
Marigolds are one of those flowers I never get tired of. They ask for so little and give back so much color. The genus Tagetes includes close to 50 species, though only a handful show up regularly in garden centers and seed catalogs. Native to Mexico and Central America, marigolds have traveled the world over…
I’ve owned a heartleaf philodendron for years, and it’s survived more of my mistakes than I’d like to admit. Overwatering, low light, a forgotten repot — it shrugged most of it off. That’s really the plant’s reputation, and it’s earned. Philodendrons are genuinely forgiving. In fact, university horticulturists describe them as houseplants that often thrive…
Sedum is one of the largest succulent genera in the world. Researchers estimate the group contains around 470 species, most of them native to the Northern Hemisphere, with a handful reaching into Africa and South America. That number keeps shifting because botanists are still discovering new sedum species in places like China every year. It…
If you have ever stood in a nursery aisle, overwhelmed by dozens of glossy green leaves labeled “Philodendron,” you are not alone. I have been there too, and honestly, it took me years to tell one variety from another with confidence. This guide sorts out the confusion. Below, you will find 50 popular philodendron types,…
Basil is not just one herb. It is a whole family of flavors. Ocimum basilicum, the main basil species, has at least 60 recognized varieties, according to botanical records. Add in related species like holy basil and African blue basil, and you have dozens of distinct choices. This guide breaks down 35 types of basil…
Begonia is not a small club. It is one of the largest flowering plant families on Earth, with more than 2,000 recognized species and thousands of additional hybrids, according to horticultural researchers. Add named cultivars, and the total climbs into the tens of thousands. This guide breaks down 45 types of begonia worth knowing, whether…
I have always had a soft spot for violets. They show up uninvited in lawns, they survive frost, and they still manage to look delicate. That contradiction is part of their charm. The genus Viola is far bigger than most gardeners realize. Botanists recognize somewhere between 400 and 600 species worldwide, with some estimates reaching…