Shade - Plant Encyclopedia Results (Page 5)

Anthurium superbum is an Ironclad Bird Nest anthurium for interiorscapes and containers in the shade. This prehistoric looking plant is endemic to Ecuador. Anthurium superbum is currently threaten by habitat loss. Leaves are leathery, beautiful dark green with a bronze-mauve tint. An excellent collectible plant, a real gem of potted plant collection.

Anthurium veitchii isn't called the "King" for nothing! This majestic houseplant shows off long, rippling leaves that can stretch up to 3 feet, starting with a heart-shaped base -because even royalty has a soft side!

Its glossy, textured foliage gives your space instant jungle vibes, making it a standout in any room. Low-maintenance and full of personality, the King Anthurium brings a regal flair to your plant collection.

Just give it bright, indirect light, and watch this leafy monarch rule your home with elegance!

Anthurium veitchii is known as the king of anthuriums. It's not a particularly fast-growing plant, but it is easy to keep.

This small shrub, which typically grows to be between 2-5 feet tall, is native to Colombia and loves partial shade to shade. Regular watering is necessary to keep the soil moist, but not wet, as overwatering can cause rot. Anthurium veitchii produces white or off-white flowers with ornamental foliage that's sure to attract attention. This is an ideal choice for a houseplant, needing warmth and humidity, and will thrive in USDA Zone 9-11.

Those living in colder climates can still enjoy this plant thanks to its ability to be grown in a pot indoors. A well-draining, soilless potting mix is recommended for growing Anthurium veitchii inside a pot. While the pot should be watered more during the warmer months, it should be reduced during the winter season. The soil should remain moist, without becoming waterlogged, and it should be fertilized every few months. Temperature should also be kept relatively consistent and warm, with daytime temperatures between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit and nighttime temperatures between 50-60 degrees Fahrenheit. As with all anthurium plants, direct sunlight should be avoided as this can cause scorching.

Anthurium vittariifolium is a rare epiphytic species from the rainforests of Colombia and Ecuador, admired for its long, ribbon-like foliage and elegant pendant inflorescences. In its natural habitat, it grows high in the canopy, with leaves cascading gracefully downward. Mature plants can produce strap-shaped leaves reaching 3 6 ft in length, deep green and leathery, creating a striking curtain-like effect. Almost inconspicuous blooms, appearing as a long slender spadix with a woven pattern in pale green and cream, are followed by striking clusters of bright scarlet and magenta berries, reminiscent of glossy beads.

This tropical plant thrives in warm, humid conditions with bright, filtered light. It prefers a very well-drained, airy substrate rich in organic matter, similar to that used for orchids. Water regularly to maintain consistent moisture, but avoid waterlogging. High humidity is essential to prevent leaf edge browning. Best suited for greenhouse culture or as a hanging specimen in frost-free climates (USDA Zones 10 11), it can also adapt to indoor growing if given sufficient humidity and light.

Aphelandra hartwegiana, also known as Yellow Aphelandra, is a small plant that typically grows 2-5 feet tall. This plant is native to Panama and Colombia and is typically grown in USDA hardiness zones 10-11. It prefers plenty of sun, although it can tolerate some shade, and regular watering to thrive.

Aphelandra hartwegiana produces beautiful and unusual flowers that emerge out of long orange stalks. The flowers come in two colors: red, crimson, vinous flowers, and yellow, orange flowers protruding from orange calyces in succession over many days.

This plant is relatively easy to care for in most areas, requiring minimal pruning and trimming. In bright light, the midvein and petiole of the plant can take on a reddish hue.

In colder regions grow it in a pot, using good quality soil with fine bark for extra drainage.

Regular watering is essential to keep the plant looking its best. Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every few weeks during the growing season, and give an occasional trim to encourage a bushy form. While it can get leggy, regular pruning can help maintain a branching, dense form. Aphelandra hartwegiana is an undemanding and rewarding plant that adds unique beauty to any space.

Aphelandra scabra is a shrub that grows up to 5 ft tall. It is native to Southern Mexico, Northern South America, and the West Indies. It can be found in seasonally dry forests and moist to wet forests. The leaves are elliptical and entire, oppositely arranged on the stalk with smooth or wavy margins. This large shrub is easy to grow, fast-growing, and tolerant of a wide range of conditions, making it a great garden plant. Aphelandra scabra prefers full sun to light shade and regular watering. It likes moist soils but can tolerate some drought during the summer months.

Aphelandra scabra can be used as a container plant and it makes a great statement piece. It is a great addition to any outdoor living space or garden. It blooms in late spring to early summer and the flowers attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators to the garden. Aphelandra scabra grows in USDA Zones 10 -12. For those in colder climates, Aphelandra scabra can be kept in a pot and brought inside during the winter months. It can tolerate temperatures as low as 30°F, but it is best to keep it in a warm environment when temperatures are below freezing. Regular watering is necessary, and be sure to provide plenty of light.

The flowers of this plant can be red, pink, or purple red, up to 2 inches long, and tubular. They are 2-lipped, fuzzy, and bloom for one day before wilting. The plant inflorescence is candle-like, and the prepubescent flower spikes can grow up to 6 inches in height. The flowers are hummingbird-pollinated, and the species protects its nectar behind a petal lip. When a visiting hummingbird arrives to feed on the nectar, the petal lip releases pollen down onto the head of the bird, and it is carried away to pollinate another plant. The seed capsules are 1 inch long capsules, and they contain four dark brown seeds. The fruit seed capsule splits along the sutures, allowing throw the seeds short distances.

Zebra Plant (Aphelandra squarrosa) is a beautiful ornamental foliage native to mountains in Central America and South America. Its small shrub - 2-5ft high - and groundcover varieties - low growing 2ft - feature large green leaves with white stripes, making it stand out in the garden. Zebra Plant has yellow and orange flowers and is grown in the USDA Zone 9-11. This plant needs semi-shade, regular water and bright light, but no direct sunlight. In colder regions, it can be grown in pots! High humidity is ideal for this plant, as it can survive at average home humidity. When watering it, soil should be dry to the touch, but not bone dry. In winter, water it less than in other periods. Zebra Plant needs a well lit area in order to be forced into bloom. Also, a winter rest period is necessary for the plant to flourish.

If you take good care of your Zebra Plant and provide it with correct light, water and humidity, you'll have this beautiful decorative plant in your garden for many years to come!

These attractive tender perennials and shrubs are grown for their ornamental foliage and interesting flower spikes and require high humidity and warm temperatures to flower. The color of the flowers is orange-scarlet to scarlet.

Aphelandra tetragona are considered great groundcover and can add dramatic color to your garden. The plant is native to South America and stands out with its bright red, crimson, and vinous flowers. This shrub thrives in USDA zones 9-11 and grows between 2 to 5 feet tall. It prefers partial to full shade with semi-shade being more beneficial to its growth.

For cold regions, these plants can be grown indoors and brought out in the summer. The plants should be grown in pots using a soil mixture of loam and peat and a generous amount of sand and placed in bright, indirect light. They require regular watering but must be careful not to drown the plant. In addition, the plants should be fed with liquid fertilizer as the flowers form, and when finished blooming, less water is needed. The plants should be kept out of drafts and in humid environments. To keep them low-growing, around two feet, regular pruning is necessary.

The dark green, serrated leaves are glossy and very attractive. The flowers are white or pinkish and rather inconspicuous. The berries, which hang down in clusters, are quite showy as they ripen and turn to shades of coral and finally bright scarlet. Coral ardisia likes deep rich soil with lots of organic matter but it can also thrive in almost any non-soggy soil. Coral ardisia tolerates some direct sun but not much without showing signs of distress. It grows best under a canopy of trees in fairly deep shade. Moist to average is preferred but coral ardisia is able to survive drought. Propagate from seeds.

Areca novohibernica (Kugumaru Palm) is a small palm native to the Solomon Islands. It grows to be 10-20 ft tall and prefers shade or semi-shade areas where it can receive regular water and care. The crown of this palm is made of broad, finely tipped leaflets. It has a slim trunk with robust aerial roots that develop as stilts at the base.

Areca novohibernica is able to tolerate a wide range of climates, ranging from USDA Zones 9-11. This species of palm has a very elegant habit and is typically planted isolated or in groups underneath bigger trees. This is due to its small size. For the best growth, it should be planted in a soil that is rich in organic materials, draining, and kept constantly moist.

For those who live in colder regions and would like to grow Areca novohibernica in a pot, there are a few steps that should be taken to ensure proper care. The pot should be placed in a sheltered area, such as close to a wall or in a greenhouse. The soil should be a well-draining potting soil that has been enriched with organic matter. During the winter, the pot should be moved inside to prevent the roots from experiencing frost. The palm should be watered regularly, but the soil should never be left soggy. During the winter months, the pot should be monitored for signs of drying out and watered whenever the soil begins to dry.

The trunk of this palm is bright red to crimson, and fronds are glossy green in color. Slow growing species can reach 10-12 feet, but takes many years. It can handle temperatures down to mid 30s F.

It's an understory palm and has to be grown in shade. It requires moist soil. Do not let dry out between waterings or it will die.