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Why does Begonia Bowerae wear eyelashes? How do corrugated Hoya leaves channel rain? Discover 5 shimmering understory jewels in our series finale.

Why does Cyphostemma peel off paper bark? How do Living Stones breathe underground? Discover 5 astonishing desert survival marvels in Part 7.

Why does Philodendron Verrucosum wear a furry red coat? How does Dorstenia shoot seeds like a cannon? Discover 5 alien botanical adaptations in Part 6 of our houseplant series.

What makes Philodendron Spiritus-Sancti the holy grail of botany? Why do some begonias grow pitch-black leaves? Discover 5 rare jungle monsters in our series finale.

How do Hoyas conquer barren limestone cliffs? Why does the Lipstick plant mimic cosmetics? Discover 5 bizarre evolutionary adaptations in Part 4 of our houseplant series.

Why does Philodendron Joepii look chewed by caterpillars? How does Begonia Pavonina glow electric blue? Discover 5 bizarre jungle adaptations in Part 3 of our houseplant series.

Why do Hoyas hold their fragrance until dusk? How do Staghorn ferns build personal compost piles? Discover 5 bizarre botanical secrets in Part 2 of our evolutionary houseplant series.

Why do Monstera leaves have holes? Why are Begonias lopsided? Discover 5 mind-blowing botanical fun facts hiding inside your favorite jungle houseplants in Part 1 of our evolutionary guide.

Part 6 of our 9-part Begonia series: 10 begonias from the species & vietnam begonias group with direct links to each plant and an ASPCA pet-safety note.

Part 9 of our 9-part Begonia series: 11 begonias from the hybrid begonias, part b group with direct links to each plant and an ASPCA pet-safety note.

Part 5 of our 9-part Begonia series: 10 begonias from the rhizomatous begonias: iron cross, tiger paw & more group with direct links to each plant and an ASPCA pet-safety note.

Part 7 of our 9-part Begonia series: 11 begonias from the collector begonias group with direct links to each plant and an ASPCA pet-safety note.

Part 4 of our 9-part Begonia series: 9 begonias from the angel wing & cane begonias group with direct links to each plant and an ASPCA pet-safety note.

Part 8 of our 9-part Begonia series: 11 begonias from the hybrid begonias, part a group with direct links to each plant and an ASPCA pet-safety note.

Part 1 of our 9-part Begonia series: where the name comes from, why begonia leaves are lopsided, the main begonia types, simple care tips for light, water and humidity, propagation basics, fun facts and an ASPCA pet-safety note.

Part 2 of our 9-part Begonia series: 11 begonias from the rex begonias (a–j) group with direct links to each plant and an ASPCA pet-safety note.

Part 3 of our 9-part Begonia series: 11 begonias from the rex begonias (m–t) group with direct links to each plant and an ASPCA pet-safety note.

You can have a beautiful plant collection and a safe home for your cat or dog. Meet six collectible pet-safe plants listed as non-toxic by the ASPCA, the popular plants to keep away from pets, and simple tips for placement, care and keeping your plants intact.

At Orange’s Home, we celebrate plants that combine elegance, resilience, and rare beauty —and Hoyas are the perfect example. Often called...