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Common Name : Madagascan Palm Despite it’s common name of Madagascan Palm (or a Pachy to its fans) the Pachypodium is actually a succulent and therefore more closely related to cacti than palms. Pachypodium lamerei, the Madagascan Palm. Not really a palm but a stem succulentIt hails from Madagascar and because it has leaves growing around the crown this combination gives rise to the common name of Madagascan Palm. it looks a bit like a dieting pineapple (yes, you did read that right) we’re going to agree. It may not be the most popular plant to stumble across in the average nursery or garden shop, but for anyone who likes a quirky easy going indoor succulent this could be your perfect match. The swollen stem grows upwards with the leaves surrounding the crown gradually falling and then growing new ones as it ages. All parts of Pachypodium contain a latex sap which is poisonous, although even if you do have pets this may not be a total deal breaker because the plant protects...

Common Name : Arrow Head , Goose Foot Plant Syngonium podophyllum or the Goosefoot Plant is a simple but elegant and versatile houseplant. On our scale of Easy, Intermediate or Difficult, we ranked it Intermediate. Syngonium is a great looking houseplant which needs only modest careIt’s actually “Easy” to look after in most homes, however because it has a unruly nature and tendency to creep quietly around your home (if allowed), it needs a certain amount of maintenance and pruning that other plants ordinarily don’t. This is needed to keep Syngonium indoors looking great and to avoid the ugly flop effect, also because all parts of the plant are poisonous you really do want to know where all parts of the plant are growing and creeping around, especially if you have curious children or hungry pets around. So let’s get down to business and lay down the plus points of this interesting plant. Firstly, it ranked in Dr Wolverton’s top 50 houseplants to clean the air. Secondly it...

Cylindrical Snake Plant is an African succulent that makes a carefree house plant. Round leaves with a dark-green striped pattern give this eye-catching succulent its common name. Pointed leaf tips give it another name, Spear Plant. (Watch out for those points — they are sharp!) The gray-green tubular leaves grow in a rosette and are about an inch thick. Long, creamy white flower spikes may appear on mature plants. If you’re lucky enough to get the blooms, you’ll love their beautiful fragrance. This relative of Mother-in-Law’s Tongue is just as easy to grow, but has a fresh, bold style all its own. You’ll enjoy this striking accent among your indoor plant collection. Its easy-going nature and tolerance of dry air and soil also make it a reliable office plant. Any problems with growing Sansevieria are usually related to watering. Allow the soil to dry out between waterings. If in doubt, keep it on the dry side. The only things that will kill this plant is soggy soil and prolon...