Leafy Plants – 3

Euphorbia tirucalli

Family: Euphorbiaceae
Common name: Pencil cactus, Pencil tree, Pencil plant, Indian tree spurge, Naked lady, Milk bush
The name says it all, Pencil cactus is a cactus-like succulent with dark green, cylindrical, fleshy stems the size and shape of pencils. Read more >>

Asplenium nidus

Family: Aspleniaceae
Common name: Bird’s nest fern, Crow’s nest fern
A lovely fern plant that you could grow indoors or outdoors, Bird’s nest ferns will soon become the envy of your neighbors. Read more >>

Monstera deliciosa

Family: Araceae
Common name: Swiss cheese plant, Monstera, Delicious monster, Cheese plant
Monstera or Swiss cheese plants are in demand these days, adorning interior design magazines as tastefully placed cut leaves in vases. Read more >>

Dracaena braunii

Family: Asparagaceae
Common name: Dracaena, Ribbon plant
A very common Dracaena plant seen in home gardens, this plant is often confused with Lucky bamboo or Dracaena sanderiana. Read more >>

Philodendron burle marx

Family: Araceae
Common name: Burle marx philodendron, Burle marx
Burle marx Philendendron is an evergreen, ornamental plant with beautiful, glossy, heart-shaped leaves that can be grown indoors or outdoors. Read more >>

Peperomia scandens

Family: Piperaceae
Common name: Piper peperomia, Cupid peperomia, False-Philodendron Peperomia
Piper peperomia are beautiful trailing plants with succulent green stems and leaves that are ideal for hanging pots and baskets. Read more >>

Aglaonema costatum

Family: Araceae
Common name: Spotted evergreen, Chinese evergreen
Aglaonemas a beautiful, ever-green, non-fussy plants that can grow well in a wide variety of conditions making them ideal garden plants. Read more >>

Zamioculcas zamiifolia

Family: Araceae
Common name: ZZ plant, Zanzibar gem, Zuzu plant, Aroid palm, Eternity plant, Emerald palm
If you are looking for a sturdy, low-maintenance plant for your coffee table or workdesk, ZZ plant is the ideal solution. Read more >>

Caladium bicolor

Family: Araceae
Common name: Heart of Jesus, Angel Wings, Caladium, Fancy leaf caladium, Elephant’s Ears
Caladium bicolor or Heart of Jesus plants  with colorful, vibrant foliage are ideal for home gardens, hedges, or even as indoor plants. Read more >>

Fittonia albivenis

Family: Acanthaceae
Common name: Nerve plant, Mosaic plant, Fittonia, Painted net leaf, Silver net plant, Net plant
Nerve plants can beautify your gardens with their beautiful foliage of green leaves, with contrasting colors like white, pink or red along the veins. Read more >>

Cyclosorus interruptus

Family: Thelypteridaceae
Common name: Hottentot fern, Swamp shield-fern, Willdenow’s maiden fern
A wild fern that looks so good and grows really fast, Hottentot ferns can be grown in gardens easily, provided there is good humidity. Read more >>

Acanthocereus tetragonus Fairy castle

Family: Cactaceae
Common name: Fairy castle cactus, Night-blooming cereus, Barbed-wire cactus, Dildo cactus, Triangle cactus
If you love succulents and cacti, Fairy castle cactus, the dwarf version of Barbed-wire cactus is a must-have in your garden. Read more >>

Sedum morganianum

Family: Crassulaceae
Common name: Burro’s tail, Donkey tail, Donkey’s tail, Horse’s tail
If you have successfully managed to grow and propagate more than two containers of Burro’s tail, you can call yourself an expert gardener. Read more >>

Hemigraphis repanda

Family: Acanthaceae
Common name: Dragon’s Tongue, Green Dragon’s Tongue, Waffle plant, Dragon’s breath
Dragon’s tongue plants can make a good groundcover for your garden, be planted as hedge plants, border plants or even placed in hanging pots and baskets. Read more >>

Aglaonema commutatum

Family: Araceae
Common name: Chinese evergreens, Philippine evergreen, Golden evergreen, Poison dart plant, Silver evergreen, Pewter
Aglaonemas are beautiful, evergreen, sturdy plants that can thrive in your garden in most light and water conditions. Read more >>

Davallia fejeensis

Family: Davalliaceae
Common name: Rabbit’s Foot Fern, Hare’s Foot Fern, Dainty Rabbits-Foot Fern, Fijian Hares’ Foot Fern, Lacy Hare’s Foot, Lacy Paw
Rabbits foot ferns are a group of beautiful ferns that can be grown and propagated easily in home gardens. Read more >>

Euphorbia tithymaloides

Family: Euphorbiaceae
Common name: Devil’s-backbone, Zigzag plant, Redbird flower, Redbird cactus, Jewbush
Devil’s backbone plants are grown as short shrubs with an erect green stem that has a zig-zag shape to it, giving the plant its name Zigzag plant. Read more >>

Calathea zebrina

Family: Marantaceae
Common name: Zebra plant, Prayer plant, Goeppertia zebrina
Zebra plants are garden favorites all over the world, because of their beautiful light and dark green striped foliage. Read more >>

Rhaphidophora hayi

Family: Araceae
Common name: Shingle plant, Shingle vine
Shingle plants are very unique, beautiful, tropical plants that can grown easily in home gardens, climbing on rocks, trees, or other supporting structures. Read more >>

Hypoestes phyllostachya

Family: Acanthaceae
Common name: Polka dot plant, Flamingo plant, Measles plant, Freckle face, Pink dot
Polka dot plant is a popular houseplant prized for its vibrant foliage, which is splashed with pink, white, and green spots. Read more >>

Pothos scandens

Family: Araceae
Common name: Climbing aroid
Climbing aroids are unique, beautiful shrubs that climb on walls, rocky areas, hillsides, or trees with their stems that cling to the wall using roots that grow from the nodes. Read more >>

Osmoxylon lineare

Family: Araliaceae
Common name: Miagos bush, Green aralia
Miagos Bushes are beautiful evergreen plants commonly seen in tropical countries, loved by gardeners for their rich, dark green foliage. Read more >>

Eupatorium capillifolium

Family: Asteraceae
Common name: Dog fennel, Dogfennel, Thoroughwort
Dogfennel is a small but significant herbaceous plants that are native to North and Central America, but is now seen in many Asian countries. Read more >>

Thaumatophyllum spruceanum

Family: Araceae
Common name: Fingerleaf, Finger leaf, Philodendron goeldii, Philodendron fun bun
Fingerleaf plants are a rare but easy to grow plant, popular among collectors because of the unique shape of its leaves. Read more >>

Licuala grandis

Family: Arecaceae
Common name: Ruffled fan palm, Vanuatu palm, Palas palm, Vanuatu fan palm, Fan palm
Ruffled fan palm is an elegant, majestic plant, loved for their large, green, circular, pleated leaves that make them look like a sculpture. Read more >>

Microsorum punctatum

Family: Polypodiaceae
Common name: Fishtail fern, Crested fern, Keluwah
Fishtail fern is an epiphytic fern very commonly seen in Singapore, growing on tree trunks, rocky surfaces, and even on the ground. Read more >>

Yucca aloifolia

Family: Asparagaceae
Common name: Aloe yucca, Dagger plant, Spanish dagger, Spanish bayonet
Aloe Yucca is a beautiful garden plant that can guard your land from grazing animals or nosy neighbours with these prickly sharp leaves. Read more >>

Cynodon dactylon

Family: Poaceae
Common name: Bermuda grass, Couch grass, Ethana grass, Dubo, Dog grass, Crab grass
Bermuda grass is a widespread and versatile grass that is a preferred choice for lawns, sports fields, and golf courses. Read more >>

Pilea cadierei

Family: Urticaceae
Common name: Aluminium plant, Watermelon pilea, Watermelon plant
Aluminium plant is an excellent choice for flower beds in home gardens or parks, loved for their beautiful foliage. Read more >>

Excoecaria cochinchinensis

Family: Euphorbiaceae
Common name: Chinese croton, Blindness tree, Jungle fire plant, Buta buta, Excoecaria bicolor
Chinese croton is a beautiful ornamental shrub that can be grown as border or hedge plants, loved for their beautiful leaves. Read more >>

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