Scientific name: Plectranthus madagascariensis
Family: Lamiales
Water moderately
Host plant of butterfly
ideal for mass planting and makes a beautiful showy ground cover in sunny or semi-shade areas
Scientific name: Epipremnum aureum
Family: Aracaea
lots of water
climber
semi shade
highly effective as an air purifier, reducing the most common house air pollutants
suitable for growing in container, hanging baskets as indoor gardening and vertical spaces, climbing on trees
Scientific name: Peperomia tetragona
Family: Piperecaea
semi shade
moderate water
can tolerate lower light levels
Scientific name: Peperomia rotundifolia
Family: Piperaceae
indirect light
tolerant with low light
moderate water
Very easy to care for and is happy on a shelf or shady windowsill with high humidity
Scientific name: Hedera algeriensis
Family: Araliaceae
full sun, partial sun
low maintenance
shade tolerant
most popular use as groundcover
to covering a trellis or gate, scrambling over a bed beneath a tree, or pruned and trained into a sculptural shape
Scientific name: Tillandsia usneoides
Family: Bromeliaceae
semi shade
occasional mist
often used as filler material for floral arrangements and wreaths
also used to cover the soil surface of potted plants for a more decorative look
Scientific name : Christia vespertilionis
Family : Fabaceae
semi shade
moderate water
grown as an ornamental, valued especially for its attractive leaves that look somewhat like a butterfly
Scientific name : Chlorophytum capense
Family : Asparagaceae
semi shade
moderate water
low maintenance
can be used as a type of ground cover. Also great for pots and hanging baskets,
Scientific name : Aeschynanthus pulchur
Family : Generiaceae
semi shade
moderate water
occasional misting
a great addition to any indoor garden, parks and gardens for its bright red tubular flowers and curled leaves
Scientific name: Hoya carnosa
Family : Apocynaceae
semi shade
little water
butterfly host plant
It is grown well in pots and hanging baskets
fragrant plant
Scientific name: Davallia fejeensis
Family : Davalliaceae
partial sun
indirect light
moderate water
visually interesting and relatively low-maintenance houseplant.
It is suitable as an epiphyte for growing on trees.
Scientific name: Hoya cordata
Family: Apocynaceae
indirect sunlight
moderate water
Hanging Basket, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant.
Scientific name: Procris repens
Family: Urticaceae
full shade
moderate water
occasional misting
butterfly host plant
most often used as a houseplant, in terrariums, hanging baskets
Scientific name: Nemantanthus wettsteinii
Family: Gesneriaceae
indirect light
moderate water
commonly use in hanging basket
used to add color and texture to gardens.
Scientific name: Tradescantia fluminensis ' Albovittata'
Family: Commelinaceae
semi shade
moderate water
commonly use in Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Groundcover, Skyrise / Balcony, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting, Hanging Basket