Plants in family araceae
Monstera deliciosa
Monstera deliciosa, commonly known as the Swiss cheese plant, is a popular houseplant native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It is known for its large, glossy leaves with natural holes and splits, which develop as the plant matures. This climbing vine thrives in bright, indirect light and moderate humidity, making it suitable for indoor environments. It is also recognized for its air-purifying qualities and can produce edible fruit in its natural habitat.
Apoballis acuminatissima 'Lavallaei'
Apoballis acuminatissima 'Lavallaei' is a plant with silvery green leaves and purple undersides. It prefers bright, indirect light and medium humidity, making it suitable for indoor environments. This plant is known for its striking foliage and adaptability.
Alocasia zebrina
Alocasia zebrina is a striking plant endemic to the Philippines, known for its striped pale green petioles and arrow-shaped glossy leaves. It can grow up to 9.5 feet tall and prefers medium to bright indirect sunlight. This plant thrives in humid environments with weekly watering and frequent misting.
Cryptocoryne spiralis 'Tiger'
Cryptocoryne spiralis 'Tiger' is a rare aquarium plant known for its red-brown leaves with distinctive tiger stripe patterns. It thrives in a nutrient-rich substrate with high lighting and CO2 levels, making it suitable for intermediate aquarists. The plant's long leaves sway gracefully with the water current, adding dynamic movement to aquascapes. Its slow to medium growth rate and unique appearance make it a prized addition to freshwater tanks.
Pothos 'Neon'
Pothos 'Neon' is a tropical indoor plant known for its vibrant neon-green foliage. It can be grown as a trailing vine or allowed to fall freely, making it a popular choice for brightening up indoor spaces.
Bucephalandra 'Petite Blue Chili'
Bucephalandra 'Petite Blue Chili' is an extremely rare plant ideal for nano aquariums. It can change colors when submerged and may produce flowers year-round. This plant is farm-raised to protect natural habitats.
Apoballis 'Purple Sword'
Apoballis 'Purple Sword' is a tropical plant known for its dark green foliage with silver-grey markings and purple-tinged undersides, ribs, and stems. This striking plant is suitable for indoor environments, adding a touch of exotic beauty to any space.
Alocasia macrorrhizos
Alocasia macrorrhizos, also known as giant taro, is a tropical plant with thick, glossy green leaves that are held upright on rigid stems. Native to Southeast Asia and the Pacific, it is cultivated for its ornamental and edible qualities. The plant is frost-tender and prefers warmer temperatures, thriving in well-drained soils.
Philodendron 'Painted Lady'
Philodendron 'Painted Lady' is a hybrid climbing aroid with vibrant, heart-shaped leaves variegated in shades of pink, red, and green. It thrives in moderate to bright indirect light and prefers shade to partial shade. This plant grows 3 to 6 feet tall and is popular among collectors for its striking foliage and easy care.
Monstera siltepecana
Monstera siltepecana is a vining plant native to southern Mexico and Central America, known for its silver venation in immature foliage. As it matures, the leaves develop holes, making it a popular choice for terrariums.
Anubias barteri 'Striped'
Anubias barteri 'Striped' is a versatile aquatic plant known for its sharp, ruffled leaves. It thrives in both aquariums and terrariums, with leaves reaching up to 3 inches long. This flowering plant prefers its rhizome attached to a hard surface and can grow in low to medium light without the need for CO2. It is easy to care for and can be propagated by cutting or dividing the rhizomes. The plant is robust, adapting well to various water environments, and can be attached to driftwood or rocks.
Bucephalandra 'Biblis Blue Sky'
Bucephalandra 'Biblis Blue Sky' is a slow to medium-growing plant from Borneo, known for its dense mats and leaf colors ranging from dark blue to green. It is suitable for low to high lighting conditions and is considered beginner-friendly.
Anthurium 'Coral'
Anthurium 'Coral' is a houseplant with palette-shaped, dark green foliage. Its unique leaf shape makes it an attractive addition to indoor plant collections, thriving in bright, indirect light.
Philodendron 'Snowdrift'
Philodendron 'Snowdrift' is a suspected hybrid with leaves that start bright white and turn greenish as they mature. This plant is known for its air-purifying qualities and ease of care, making it a popular choice for indoor environments. It thrives in low light and well-draining soil.
Scindapsus 'Moonlight'
Scindapsus 'Moonlight' is a rare houseplant with thick, dark-green leaves that have a distinctive silver sheen. Known for its air-purifying qualities, it thrives in low light conditions, making it a perfect choice for indoor spaces.
Philodendron inaequilaterum 'Paper Thin'
Philodendron inaequilaterum 'Paper Thin' is a plant with exceptionally thin leaves, requiring bright, indirect light and moderate to high humidity. It appreciates good airflow and benefits from moist sphagnum moss for rooting. This species is a moderate grower, making it a manageable choice for indoor plant enthusiasts.
Anthurium cutucuense
Anthurium cutucuense is an epiphyte endemic to Ecuador, known for its three-lobed leaves with a bullate texture. This endangered species thrives in cool forest habitats and is valued for its decorative foliage.
Scindapsus 'Jade Satin'
Scindapsus 'Jade Satin' is a rare houseplant with large, heart-shaped jade green leaves. It prefers bright, indirect light and can grow up to 8 feet long indoors. This plant is easily propagated and adds a lush, tropical feel to any indoor space.
Aglaonema 'Mondo Bay'
Aglaonema 'Mondo Bay' is a striking houseplant with long, thin green leaves and tall white stems. It thrives in low-light conditions and is known for its air-purifying properties, making it an excellent choice for indoor environments.
Philodendron hederaceum
Philodendron hederaceum, native to Central America and the Caribbean, is an evergreen climber with glossy, heart-shaped leaves. It is a semi-epiphyte that can grow both in and out of soil, making it a versatile ornamental plant. Known for its air-purifying qualities, it requires medium sunlight and moist soil.
Caladium 'White Star'
Caladium 'White Star' is a striking plant with white leaves accented by pink hues and green veining. As the foliage matures, it becomes lighter, adding a dynamic element to its appearance. This plant tolerates both bright, indirect and direct light, making it versatile for various indoor settings.
Alocasia amazonica
Alocasia amazonica is a tropical indoor plant with unusual, alien-looking leaves. It requires a warm environment with bright, indirect sunlight and consistently moist soil. This plant is toxic to pets.
Arisaema yamatense
Arisaema yamatense is a tall species from Japan, known for its striking purple and white patterned stalks that reach over 3 feet. The flower, held above two leaves, features a green pitcher and spadix with white stripes. This plant is suitable for part sun to light shade and is deer resistant, making it a unique addition to shaded gardens.
Rhaphidophora hayi
Rhaphidophora hayi, also known as the shingle plant, is a rare tropical vine native to Queensland and New Guinea. It is a semi-epiphytic plant that grows tightly against surfaces, with leaves lying flat. This unique growth habit makes it a popular choice for indoor plant enthusiasts.
Dieffenbachia 'Tropic Snow'
Dieffenbachia 'Tropic Snow', also known as Dumb Cane, is a tropical indoor plant with large decorative leaves in dark and light green shades. It can grow up to 6-10 feet tall and thrives in a variety of environments. The plant's variegated leaves contain white or cream patterns, and it is toxic if consumed.
Arum palaestinum
Arum palaestinum is a flowering herbaceous perennial native to the Levant and Mediterranean Basin. Known for its dark purplish-black spadix enclosed by a reddish-brown spathe, it blooms in spring and is used in traditional Arabic medicine. This plant is toxic due to oxalate salts and prefers dry sites with good drainage.
Syngonium 'Neon Robusta'
Syngonium 'Neon Robusta' is a houseplant with beautiful pink leaves, grown in pesticide-free greenhouses. It thrives in moderate light levels and well-draining soil, making it a popular choice for indoor gardening.
Alocasia longiloba
Alocasia longiloba is a tropical plant known for its intricate veining and large, striking leaves. It thrives in bright indoor light or part sun to shade outdoors and does well under grow lights. This plant prefers high humidity and temperatures between 60-85 degrees Fahrenheit. It requires good soil drainage and a chunky mix of coconut chips, perlite, and sphagnum moss.