AMERICAN GARDENER

The Foxtail fern, botanically known as Asparagus densiflorus ‘Myersii’, originates from the rocky, open woods, savanna thickets, and coastal areas of southeastern South Africa. This region’s climate, typically warm and humid, with well-draining soils, has shaped the plant’s adaptations, allowing it to thrive in similar conditions elsewhere. The Foxtail fern has been recognized for its … Read more

The peanut cactus, known scientifically as Echinopsis chamaecereus, hails from the mountainous regions of Argentina. Specifically, it originates from around bushes and rocks in the province of Tucumán, where it grows in a habitat that is both dry and rocky, perfect for its shallow root system. The stems of this cactus are elongated, cylindrical, and … Read more

The San Pedro cactus, scientifically known as Echinopsis pachanoi, has its roots deeply embedded in the Andean regions of South America, notably in countries like Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, and Argentina. This majestic cactus thrives in the high altitudes of the Andes Mountains, where it has adapted to the harsh, arid conditions of its native environment, … Read more

Texas Sage, commonly known as Purple Sage or Texas Ranger, is native to the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico. Its natural habitat spans across Texas, New Mexico, and parts of Arizona, where it’s found in the Chihuahuan and Sonoran Deserts, growing in dry, rocky, or sandy soils of scrublands, hillsides, and arroyos. This plant … Read more

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