The majority of the threatened species do not grow in environmentally protected locations. Tropical plants in the genus ...

With spring on the horizon, many gardeners are preparing for prolonged, hearty growing seasons in their region. The United ...

A new analysis from researchers at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History reveals that nearly half of the genus ...

Using data from over 10,000 herbarium specimens, Smithsonian scientists uncover the urgent conservation needs of the plants, ...

As to pruning, fronds that are still partially green should be left on the palm. They continue to photosynthesize and provide ...

If you're a fan of big, statement foliage, it's likely you would have come across alocasia plants. They're popular houseplants that instantly green up interiors with their iconic arrow-shaped foliage ...

We were looking for a quick escape from the winter chill when a friend and I decided to make the trip to the Cleveland ...

It wouldn't be good to plant a tropical plant in the northern part of the country, where the minimum average temperature can drop as low as -20 degrees when that kind of plant needs at least 40 ...

Heliconia plants are famed for their flowers, which come in a variety of vivid hues, including intense yellows, fiery oranges ...

A new analysis reveals that nearly half of the genus Heliconia, a group of tropical plants popular for their bright, beak-shaped flowers, are threatened with extinction. A new analysis from ...