GREEN GOODS Houseplant Honors Both new introductions and under-appreciated varieties were lauded in 2024 for their ease of care, breeding improvements and uniqueness. 1 Echeveria 'coral reef red' Green Fuse Botanicals 'Coral Reef Red' received two National Garden Bureau (NGB) Green Thumb Awards in 2024 - the Professional's Choice Green Thumb Award and a 2024 People's Choice Green Thumb Award. Strongly pronounced ruffled foliage brings contrast and interest to the echeveria, providing uniquely intense color both indoors and out. Elegant stems produce bell flowers through most of the year. 18 | LAWN & GARDEN RETAILER | FEBRUARY 2025 Compiled by Teresa McPherson E very year, breeders, growers, associations and other plant experts each year present awards on the best plants. Here is a collection of houseplants that received awards in 2024.