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Passiflora incarnata, commonly known as maypop, purple passionflower, true passionflower, wild apricot, and wild passion vine, is a fast-growing perennial vine with climbing or trailing stems. A member of the passionflower genus Passiflora , the maypop has large, intricate flowers with prominent styles and stamens.
Solanum quitoense, known as naranjilla[3] (Spanish pronunciation: [naɾaŋˈxiʝa], "little orange ") in Ecuador, Costa Rica, and Panama and as lulo ([ˈlulo], from Quechua) in Colombia, is a tropical perennial plant from northwestern South America. The specific name for this species of nightshade means "from Quito." [4]
The plant is sensitive to cold and should be protected from strong drafts. When grown indoors, it can grow too large for its location and may need drastic pruning or replacing. F. benjamina has been shown to effectively remove gaseous formaldehyde from indoor air. [9] The fruit is edible, but the plant is not usually grown for its fruit.
Pink Polka Dot Plant. Care level: Medium. Compact and vibrant, the pink polka dot plant is ideal for small spaces that need an infusion of color. This tiny plant thrives in high humidity with ...
Oxalis triangularis, commonly called false shamrock, is a species of perennial plant in the family Oxalidaceae. It is native to several countries in southern South America. This woodsorrel is typically grown as a houseplant but can be grown outside in USDA climate zones 8a–11, preferably in light shade. The deep maroon leaves are trifoliate ...
The fruit is sweet, yellowish, and roughly the size of a chicken's egg; it enjoys some popularity as a native plant with edible fruit and few pests. Giant granadilla (giant tumbo or badea , P. quadrangularis ), water lemon ( P.laurifolia ) and sweet calabash ( P. maliformis ) are Passiflora species locally famed for their fruit, [ 34 ] but not ...
Sago Palm (Cycas revoluta) Although this handsome plant is actually not a palm, it’s lumped in with this category because of its palm-like appearance. It’s a very slow grower with stiff fronds ...
Jacob Fox. 1. Snake Plant. The snake plant is a top contender for the most low-maintenance houseplant option out there. This plant only needs to be watered every two to three weeks and can grow in ...