Jan 25
Watermelon peperomia is one of those houseplants that manages to look unusual without being particularly intimidating to grow. Its rounded leaves are marked with alternating bands of silver and deep green, creating a pattern remarkably similar to the rind of a watermelon. Reddish leaf stems provide even more contrast, giving this compact tropical plant plenty …
Jan 19
Caladiums can bring more color to a shady garden than many flowering plants. Instead of relying on blossoms, these tropical plants produce heart- or lance-shaped leaves splashed with combinations of white, pink, red, burgundy, chartreuse, and green. Some leaves are dramatically veined, others are speckled or mottled, and a few are so pale that they …
