Choose from wax, angel wing, and rex begonias for their sturdy leaves, flowers, and interesting foliage. All require extra humidity, so fill a shallow dish with water and rocks.
Jasmine, a fragrant houseplant, brings spring to your home with its fragrant white flowers, but it requires lower night temperatures and should be kept away from furnace vents.
Tropical hibiscus blooms brightly in sunny climates, requiring ample direct sun and pruning once or twice a year to ensure optimal growth.
The flowering maple, a popular Victorian shrub, is making a comeback with its bell-shaped blossoms in yellow, orange, and white, suitable for indoor or outdoor use.
African violets require room-temperature water to wet soil, but avoid leaving drops on leaves or roots. They thrive in bright indirect light, but avoid direct sun.
Since colonial times, geraniums have been cherished houseplants, with ivy-leaved geraniums spilling over containers, and seed and zonal geraniums being upright.
Kalanchoe, a short-day plant, blooms in February with red, orange, pink, or white bunches among waxy green leaves, requiring 14 hours of total darkness each night.