AMERICAN GARDENER

Jerusalem Sage, or Phlomis fruticosa, is native to the Mediterranean region, specifically found in countries like Greece, Turkey, Cyprus, and parts of Italy. It thrives in the Mediterranean scrubland, on rocky hillsides, and along the coasts where it benefits from the region’s climate – hot, dry summers, and mild, wet winters. This environment has shaped … Read more

The Fiddle Leaf Fig hails from the tropical rainforests of West Africa, with its natural range extending through countries like Cameroon, Sierra Leone, and the Ivory Coast. In its native habitat, it grows as a large tree, often reaching heights of up to 50 feet, where it enjoys the warm, humid conditions and the dappled … Read more

The Cast Iron Plant, scientifically named Aspidistra elatior, is native to the forest floors of Eastern Asia, specifically originating from Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and regions of China. It thrives in the understory of temperate and subtropical forests where the light is low, and the conditions are humid and sheltered. This environment has shaped its ability … Read more

Mimosa pudica, commonly known as the Sensitive Plant or Touch-Me-Not, originates from the tropical and subtropical regions of South and Central America. Its native range stretches from southern Mexico through Central America into South America, including countries like Brazil, Peru, and Colombia. Here, it grows in disturbed habitats, such as roadsides, pastures, and along riverbanks, … Read more

The Weeping Fig, or Ficus benjamina, is indigenous to Asia and Australia, with its natural range spanning from India, through Southeast Asia, including countries like Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia, down to the north of Australia. In its native environment, it thrives in both tropical and subtropical regions, often growing in lowland rainforests, monsoon forests, or … Read more

Goldfish Plants also referred to as Columnea spp. are houseplants cherished for their unique, fish-shaped flowers that seem to swim among the foliage. Native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, these plants are epiphytes, growing on trees or rocks, which is reflected in their care needs for high humidity and indirect light. … Read more

The Goldfish Plant, belonging to the genus Columnea, is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, with species primarily found in Central and South America, as well as the Caribbean. These plants thrive in the warm, humid environments of rainforests where they grow as epiphytes, clinging to trees or rocks, absorbing moisture … Read more

Fittonia plants, commonly known as Nerve Plants, are celebrated for bringing a splash of the tropical rainforest into homes and offices. Native to the understory of South American rainforests, particularly in Peru, these plants have adapted to thrive in the moist, shaded conditions beneath the dense canopy. Their most common identifying feature is their patterned … Read more

Fittonia (or nerve plant or mosaic plant) is native to the tropical rainforests of South America, primarily found in Peru but also extending into Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Bolivia. These plants thrive in the understory of the rainforest, where they grow as ground cover in the moist, shaded conditions beneath the dense canopy. The genus Fittonia … Read more

The Heartleaf Philodendron is native to Central America and the Caribbean, including countries like Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, and several islands such as Cuba and the Bahamas. It thrives in the warm, humid, tropical rainforests, often growing as an epiphyte on trees or on the forest floor. The genus Philodendron was first described by the German … Read more