Many plants common to the Philippines, such as the langka, or jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.), have long been staples of traditional Filipino medicine and are currently being investigated ...

Imagine a garden with nothing but plants whose foliage is variegated in multiple colors, not just green and white or green and yellow, but with pink, orange, gold, burgundy, or red or a combination of ...

This media is in the public domain (free of copyright restrictions). You can copy, modify, and distribute this work without contacting the Smithsonian. For more information, visit the Smithsonian's ...

Croton plants (Codiaeum variegatum) are known for their strikingly colorful leaves, adding a tropical flair to any indoor space. However, these beauties require specific care to thrive indoors. Here ...

Cozy home with lots of tropical houseplants - j.chizhe/Shutterstock With their striking foliage in hues of gold, green, pink, purple, and red, crotons (Codiaeum variegatum) are a fantastic evergreen ...

My husband, who has always been a plant lover, came home the other day with a Codiaeum variegatum. They are commonly referred to as Variegated Croton, Garden Croton, or Fire Croton. These are ...

Are you hoping to get started in the wonderful world of indoor plants and need a beautiful, easy-to-grow species? Well, let me introduce you to your new best friend: the spider plant. Gorgeous, ...