Pilea depressa

Originating in Puerto Rico, Pilea depressa belongs to the Urticaceae family. This "Miniature peperomia" creeps along the soil, sending out new roots at the nodes. Flowers are greenish and insignificant.

Begonia coccinea

Begonia coccinea or "Angelwing begonia" is a member of the Begoniaceae family which blooms consistently.

Catharanthus roseus_closeup

A closeup of Catharanthus flowers.

Spathiphyllum 'Clevelandii' (kochii)

Spathiphyllum 'Clevelandii' (kochii), commonly called "White flag" or "Peace lily", is a member of the Araceae family. A shade lover that only needs water when foliage begins to wilt makes this plant a favorite of beginner. The ease of care is the reason that Spathiphyllum is frequently found in shopping mall displays where regular care can be infrequent. Flowers appear as a papery spathe containing the white spadex.

Spathiphyllum clevelandaii closeup

This is the white spathe on a Spathiphyllum surrounding the club-shaped spadix. The spadix is covered with minute flowers which set seed when pollinated.