While often kept indoors, the plant can thrive outdoors in South Florida due to warmer winters and changing climate zones. The corn plant's flowers and leaves are toxic to cats and dogs if eaten. Its ...

Between Africa and Arabia lies an island of rare biological oddities—one that’s buffeted now by development, cyclones, and civil war. The Socotra dragon's blood tree, Dracaena cinnabari, can live a ...

At this time of year, when the summer’s bounty of dahlias, zinnias, cosmos and roses have started to fade from memory, I find myself scouring the garden for colorful flowers to brighten up the indoors ...

This plant is a type of Sansevieria, which has recently been reclassified as Dracaena by botanists. There are many similar-looking plants, so it is not possible to pinpoint the exact cultivar or ...

Snake plants are popular indoor choices. They are hardy and purify air. The plant thrives in different environments. Proper care ensures healthy growth. Use pots with drainage and fast-draining soil.

Spring awakens spectacularly at Longwood Gardens, where the much-anticipated “Spring Blooms” display flourishes both indoors and out through May 5. As winter’s chill melts away, the Gardens burst with ...

Meet the snake plant—aka Mother-in-Law’s Tongue (Sansevieria trifasciata)—the ultimate low-maintenance houseplant that’s as stylish as it is tough. Loved for its sleek, sword-like leaves, ...