Keeping plants at home has myriad benefits, with research showing they can be good for our stress levels and mental health, and can even help speed up recovery from illness or injury. But before ...

Known as the “happiness plant” for how easily it expands and multiplies, Pilea involucrata has earned its nickname as the perfect gift to share with friends and family. This charming indoor plant is ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. It's commonplace for houseplant trends to change every year. However, only certain specimens manage to hog the limelight and retain it. Case ...

Since Pilea peperomioides has a fine root system, don't risk placing it in a large pot. Otherwise, it'll spend its resources on growing its root system, instead of developing its lily pad-shaped ...

I saw the most stunning mini-waterfall of green spilling out of a planter box the other day and just had to take a closer look to ascertain that this was not a fake plant, so flawless was its ...

Pilea peperomioides is 8 to 12 inches tall, with peltate leaves, propagates easily through offshoots, and symbolizes friendship and prosperity. Light is crucial for plant growth; bright, indirect ...

The blue shark (Prionace glauca) might be more than its name. Scientists investigating the sleek ocean predator's skin discovered nanostructures that not only produce its signature hue, but also ...

Rita Lovell didn’t plant the yucca that stole her heart. It volunteered, showing up on its own in the dry, rocky soil just outside her home. Often overlooked, yucca is all over Wyoming and is gaining ...