Plants in family araceae
Colocasia esculenta 'Maui Sunrise'
Colocasia esculenta 'Maui Sunrise' is a tropical plant known for its white-striped foliage and fast-moving band of white veins. It grows up to 3 feet tall and develops its striking coloration early in the season, making it a standout in gardens with its bold, patterned leaves.
Colocasia esculenta 'Redeyed Gecko'
Colocasia esculenta 'Redeyed Gecko' is a striking plant with large chartreuse gold leaves featuring burgundy veins and a dot. It forms a 3.5-foot tall clump with creamy white stalks flushed with burgundy. This plant is a good grower in trials and adds a bold, tropical look to gardens. Its unique coloration and robust growth make it a standout choice for landscape design.
Pinellia tripartita 'Dragon Tails'
Pinellia tripartita 'Dragon Tails' is a collector's edition plant from Japan with variegated creamy yellow leaves and an unstable variegation pattern. It produces pitcher-like flowers all summer and thrives in moist woodland soils, making it a unique addition to shade gardens.
Anthurium dressleri
Anthurium dressleri is a tropical plant with large, heart-shaped leaves that have a deep, glossy purple emergent coloration and velvety texture. Known for its slow growth, it requires stable warm temperatures and a steady fertilizer regime. This intermediate tropical plant is highly valued for its striking foliage.
Philodendron roseocataphyllum
A distinct species within the Philodendron genus, this plant likely has large, attractive leaves and is adapted to indoor environments. It prefers warm temperatures, high humidity, and indirect light, requiring well-draining soil and regular watering.
Philodendron gribianum
Philodendron gribianum is a rainforest native from Central and South America, featuring elongated, glossy green leaves. It has a climbing or vining growth habit and adapts well to indoor cultivation with proper light and soil conditions.
Arisaema kishidae 'Jack Frost'
Arisaema kishidae 'Jack Frost' is a little-known Japanese plant with a 15-inch tall petiole and two leaves, each with 7-9 leaflets featuring a central band of silver. It produces a brownish-purple pitcher with a hood and a light brown spadix. This unique plant thrives in part sun to shade and is a fascinating addition to shade gardens.
Philodendron fibrillosum
Philodendron fibrillosum is a climbing plant with large, elongated, deep green glossy leaves and tiny hair-like structures on the undersides. It thrives in warm, humid conditions with bright, indirect light and well-draining soil.
Anthurium forgetii 'White Stripes'
This plant requires evenly moist soil and should be watered when the top 2 inches of soil are dry.
Arisaema tortuosum ssp. tortuosum
Arisaema tortuosum ssp. tortuosum is an easy-to-grow member of the cobra lily family, reaching 2-3 feet tall. It features green and black pattern stalks with two large leaves and a green pitcher with a whipcord-like tongue, capable of self-pollination for seed production.
Zantedeschia 'Flame'
Zantedeschia 'Flame' is a striking hybrid plant with white speckled upright green leaves and bright golden chalices. The flowers develop a bright orange ring around the collar, adding a vibrant touch to gardens. This plant is a hybrid of Zantedeschia elliottiana and Zantedeschia rehmannii.
Anthurium xanthophylloides
Anthurium xanthophylloides is a distinctive species known for its unique foliage, native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It has large, glossy leaves with a yellowish or light green coloration and is adaptable to indoor environments.
Amorphophallus yuloensis 'Pdn 1'
Amorphophallus yuloensis 'Pdn 1' is a tropical-looking plant with a 2-foot tall green stalk adorned with occasional silver spots. It features a large, deeply cut leaf and a creamy flower similar to Amorphophallus yunnanensis. This plant is notable for producing a stunning stalk of blue fruit and forming warty offsets on top of the leaf. Rarely offsetting underground, it offers a unique growth habit that can intrigue plant enthusiasts. Amorphophallus yuloensis thrives in light shade and is a part of the aroid family, known for its unusual and striking foliage. This plant is ideal for those looking to add a touch of the exotic to their garden or indoor plant collection.
Homalomena insignis
Homalomena insignis is a vibrant plant native to regions like Borneo and Latin America, known for its bright coral-pink, iridescent purple, and deep green leaves with a waxy sheen. It can grow both submerged and emersed, making it versatile for aquariums or terrariums. This plant can be attached to hardscape or planted in nutrient-rich substrate, thriving in low to medium light conditions. Its striking foliage and ease of care make it a popular choice for beginners.
Amorphophallus eichleri
Amorphophallus eichleri, commonly known as the tropical voodoo lily, is notable for its unusual flower with a short inflorescence and ruffled purple trim. A fleshy green stalk emerges to 2 feet, topped by a single leaf, making it a unique addition to tropical plant collections.
Anthurium michelii
Anthurium michelii is a tropical evergreen plant known for its heart-shaped leaves with silvery veins and vibrant red spathe and spadix flower structure. It thrives in warm, humid conditions, making it a popular choice for indoor plant enthusiasts and tropical gardens. This striking plant adds a touch of the exotic to any space, with its bold foliage and unique flowers.
Philodendron 'Morning Sun'
Philodendron 'Morning Sun' is a hybrid with heart-shaped, glossy leaves in vibrant shades of yellow, orange, and green. It thrives in bright, indirect light and requires regular watering to keep the soil slightly moist, making it a colorful addition to indoor plant collections.
Apoballis acuminatissima 'Lavallei'
Apoballis acuminatissima 'Lavallei' is a tropical plant with lush, velvety leaves that are deep green with a glossy sheen and prominent lighter or silvery veins. Native to tropical rainforests, it thrives in humid, warm environments and prefers indirect, filtered light. Consistent moisture is needed, but it is sensitive to overwatering, requiring well-draining soil. This plant's striking foliage makes it a popular choice for indoor gardens.
Anthurium rugulosum 'Crinitum'
Anthurium rugulosum 'Crinitum' is a striking plant with deeply lobed, ruffled dark green leaves and wavy margins. It has an upright growth habit and thrives in bright, indirect light. This plant requires consistent soil moisture without becoming waterlogged, making it a beautiful addition to indoor plant collections.
Amorphophallus lacourii 'Hot Night Spot'
Amorphophallus lacourii 'Hot Night Spot' is a tropical plant with striking 20-inch tall black mottled stalks and wide green leaves with yellow spots. It features a small white cup-like inflorescence and requires a dry period in late fall, with watering resuming in late spring. This plant's unique appearance and growth cycle make it a captivating choice for tropical plant enthusiasts.
Colocasia esculenta 'Bikini Tini'
Colocasia esculenta 'Bikini Tini' is a striking plant known for its upright, glossy, jet-black stems and 1-foot long glaucous leaves that form water-holding cups. This plant forms a 4.5-foot tall by 3-foot wide patch and requires good soil moisture in full sun. Its unique foliage and ability to hold water make it a fascinating addition to gardens, particularly in bog or rain garden settings. The plant's bold appearance and moisture-loving nature make it a standout choice for those seeking a dramatic landscape feature.
Colocasia esculenta 'Ruffles'
Colocasia esculenta 'Ruffles' is a vigorous and hardy plant discovered in Anniston, Alabama, known for its large, scalloped leaves that can reach up to 3 feet in length. It has a clumping growth habit and multiplies rapidly, making it an excellent choice for creating a lush, tropical look in gardens. This plant thrives in sun and is suitable for bog gardens and rain gardens.