Tropical flowers are unusual, exotic and, unfortunately, used infrequently. Most of us tend to go for tried and true. While that works well, it is time to start thinking outside the traditional box of ...

Whenever I visit Worldwide Exotics Nursery, I see something I’ve never seen before. It’s a nursery with lots of unusual selections and many of them appeal to the “I gotta have one” mentality of the ...

A flower hunter was moved to tears after encountering a super-rare species of bloom in Sumatra, Indonesia, marking the ...

A bird of paradise is a stunning and unusual flower that resembles a bird. It blossoms to feature beautiful orange flowers that look tropical and make for an unforgettable centerpiece to any bouquet.

It's time to start thinking about what bulbs to plant now for long-lasting summer blooms. There are lots of lesser-known, more unusual bulbs to plant in spring if you want to try something different, ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

Meet the unique tropical houseplant that remains small and easy to care for. See why this herbaceous evergreen from the pepper family is perfect for your desk.