By Joy Togonon Tombo

a genus of about 40 species of foliage plants in the family Araceae, native to the tropical swamps and rainforests of southeastern Asia from Bangladesh east to the Philippines and north to southern China. No common name is widely used, though they are sometimes called "Chinese evergreen"

Growing Conditions: Light: The darker green varieties can grow in near shade, while the variegated varieties require brighter light. Do not expose to direct sun. Water: Water thoroughly in the summer, and mist often to raise humidity. During the winter, reduce watering but do not let the plant dry completely. Seek to raise humidity in general. Temperature: They do not like cold drafts or temperatures below 65F. The warmer, the better. Soil: A well-drained potting soil is perfect. Fertilizer: Slow-release pellets or liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

a family of monocotyledonous flowering plants in which flowers are borne on a type of inflorescence called a spadix. The spadix is usually accompanied by, and sometimes partially enclosed in, a spathe or leaf-like hood. The group also goes by the name of Arum family and species in this family are often colloquially known as aroid. This family of 107 genera and over 3700 species is most diverse in the New World tropics, although also distributed in the Old World tropics and north temperate regions.

If you love large leaves this is your plant. Designers who search for a foliage that attracts visitors of hotel lobbies, entrance halls, conference rooms may opt for this showy plant. It is easy to keep in both sun light or in shade. Give it good soil and make sure the pot is heavy and supports the weight of the plant. Daily watering is essential and in nature it is usually found close to mountain rivers. Due to its large consumption of water it can be used to increase humidity of rooms which otherwise would be too dry. The plant tolerates mild frost, can be grown in the garden, and can get very old. Later it develops a treelike stem.

found primarily in tropical parts of Asia. Members of the genus are similar in appearance and growth habit to those of the genus Homalomena, but the two genera aren't closely related. It is an is an aroid. water every 3-5 days, semishade.

a genus of about 40 species of monocotyledonous flowering plants in the family Araceae, native to tropical regions of the Americas and southeastern Asia. Certain species of Spathiphyllum are commonly known as Spath or Peace Lilies

Light: They are shade-loving plants in their native habitats, and in the home they prefer light to moderate shade. Some varieties can withstand more light. Water: During the summer, water and mist frequently. They thrive with higher humidity. In water, reduce watering, but never allow the soil to dry out.

They have mostly broad, relatively flat leaves. Inflorescences form in a shallow depression the center of the plant, which often fills partway with water, through which the flowers bloom.Offsets form around the central flowering rosette.[2] The leaves immediately surrounding the inflorescence are very often brightly colored, and many species show banding or striping on most or all of their leaves.

Light: Indirect light or moderate shade. They can be acclimated to higher light levels. Water: Keep water in the central cup. Change water frequently with clean water to prevent odor and bacteria.

an herbaceous, relatively thin-stemmed climber that mainly colonizes either disturbed or highlight habitats. Many examples of herbaceous vines are found in the morning glory family (Convolvulaceae) and members of the gourd family (Cucurbitaceae). Some vines are even chlorophyll-lacking parasites, depending on the host plant for its nutrition as well as support.

Gardeners can use the tendency of climbing plants to grow quickly. If a plant display is wanted quickly, a climber can achieve this. Climbers can be trained over walls, pergolas,fences, etc. Climbers can be grown over other plants to provide additional attraction. Artificial support can also be provided. Some climbers climb by themselves; others need work, such as tying them in and training them

forms large simple fronds visually similar to banana leaves, with the fronds growing to 50-150 cm long and 10-20 cm broad. They are light green, often crinkled, with a black midrib, and exhibit circinate vernation. Spores develop in sori on the underside of the frondsThe fronds roll back as they brown and create a massive leaf nest in the branches and trunks of trees.

can survive either as an epiphytal, or terrestrial plant, but typically grows on organic matter. This fern often lives in palm trees or bromeliads, where it collects water and humus in its leaf-rosette. It thrives in warm, humid areas in partial to full shade

found in tropical or subtropical forests where the temperature and air humidity remain high throughout the year. While Angiopteris and Christensenia prefer lowland rain forest and grow in partly open habitats, Marattia has a preference for high elevation cloud forest and semi-deciduous forest in the subtropics.

creeping or ascendant plants with simple, scale-like leaves on branching stems from which roots also arise. Under dry conditions, some species of Selaginella roll into brown balls. In this state, they may be uprooted. Under moist conditions the brown balls become green, because of which these are also known as resurrection plants.

are evergreen perennial creepers or vines or rarely, shrubs. They often grow epiphytically on trees; some grow terrestrially, or occasionally in rocky areas. They climb by twining, and with the employment of adventitious roots. Larger species grow 118 m (359 ft), or more, with suitable support in trees. They have simple entire leaves, arranged in an opposite pattern, that are typically succulent.

The Philippines is considered the center of diversity for Hoya with at least 74 species found in primary forests abound at all altitudes. Each one has distinct, outstanding characteristics and most of them are endemic to the Philippines Light: Bright light with some direct sun. Hoyas will live in low light, but will not bloom. Water: Keep soil evenly moist spring through fall. In winter, water sparingly giving the plant just enough to keep the soil from drying out completely.

There are approximately 400 species of Medinilla, of which until now only the magnifica is supplied as a houseplant. The family name of the Medinilla is Melastomataceae. Medinilla magnifica finds its origin in the mountains of the Philippines. It is an epiphyte, which is a plant that grows on other trees but does not withdraw its food from those trees as parasites do.

The number of orchid species equals about four times the number of mammal species, or more than twice the number of bird species. It also encompasses about 611% of all seed plants. About 800 new orchid species are added each year.