Plants in family araceae
Zantedeschia 'Picasso'
Zantedeschia 'Picasso' is a striking plant introduced by Cecilius Jan-Jochem Randag, reaching 30 inches tall and 18 inches wide. It features large, white-spotted, arrow-shaped leaves and purple flowers with a wide white lip, blooming from late May to summer. This plant adds a touch of elegance to gardens with its unique coloration.
Bucephalandra 'Arrogant Blue'
Bucephalandra 'Arrogant Blue' is a low-growing aquatic plant with small, oval-shaped leaves that have ruffled edges and an olive green coloration with purplish-blue tones. It is known for its pronounced iridescent coloration under LED lighting and slow growth rate. This epiphytic plant can be grown submerged or emersed and thrives in low to medium lighting conditions.
Colocasia esculenta 'Coal Miner'
Colocasia esculenta 'Coal Miner' is a striking plant with a unique black leaf pattern on a dark olive background, emerging two months earlier than its relative, Colocasia 'Illustris'. This plant can grow up to 54 inches tall and features new leaves with a velvet patina. It is well-suited for a variety of garden settings, including bog gardens and rain gardens, and is known for its deer and rabbit resistance. 'Coal Miner' thrives in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10 and prefers sun to part sun exposure. It is a tropical-looking plant that adds a dramatic touch to any garden with its bold foliage.
Epipremnum aureum 'Snow Queen'
Epipremnum aureum 'Snow Queen' is a hardy trailing plant known for its heart-shaped leaves with more white than other Pothos varieties. It thrives in low light conditions and is hardy in USDA zones 10 and 11. The plant has excellent air-cleaning properties and can grow invasively in the wild. It requires bright, indirect light and moderate moisture for optimal growth.
Caladium 'Pink Gem'
Caladium 'Pink Gem' is a vibrant plant requiring plenty of sunlight and specific soil conditions, with a mix of granular and peat soil. It thrives in temperatures between 64-82°F and needs careful water management after summer dormancy. This plant is best suited for ceramic pots.
Zantedeschia 'Paco'
Zantedeschia 'Paco' is known for its 18-inch tall flower stalks in late spring, featuring a floral pitcher with a dark purple center and mauvy pink border.
Anthurium pulcachense
Anthurium pulcachense is a velvet-leaved species with large, veined, heart-shaped leaves. Native to Ecuador, it prefers humid conditions and bright, indirect light. This epiphytic plant is recently distinguished from Anthurium villenaorum and is valued for its striking foliage.
Bucephalandra 'Mini Coin'
Bucephalandra 'Mini Coin' is a compact, miniature plant prized for its iridescent leaves in deep red, purple, and blue hues. It can grow both submerged and emersed, making it ideal for nano planted tanks. This epiphytic plant thrives in low to medium lighting, and while CO2 injection encourages growth, it is not necessary. Originating from Borneo, it is easy to care for and propagates by cutting the rhizome.
Caladium picturatum
Caladium picturatum is a tropical plant native to northern South America, known for its peltate, dark green leaves with sea-green undersides. It prefers semi-shaded locations and warm temperatures, requiring high humidity to thrive. The plant produces flowers resembling pale yellow calla lilies, adding a touch of elegance to any indoor or outdoor space.
Zantedeschia 'Captain Fuego'
Zantedeschia 'Captain Fuego' is a hardy perennial bulb known for its speckled sword-like foliage and creamy apricot-colored blooms. It attracts butterflies and bees, blooming all summer long. This plant thrives in full sun to partial shade with well-drained, rich soil and consistent moisture, making it a versatile choice for gardens in zones 8 and up.
Arisaema yunnanense
Arisaema yunnanense, a Chinese cobra lily, features long, narrow three-lobed leaves and a distinctive green and white striped pitcher. The plant's spadix resembles a snake, adding an exotic touch to gardens in late spring. It thrives in part sun to shade and is a unique addition to rain or shade gardens.
Anthurium trilobum
Anthurium trilobum is a striking indoor plant known for its heart-shaped leaves and vibrant red flowers. It thrives in bright, indirect light and requires consistently moist, well-draining soil. This low-maintenance plant is popular for its glossy green foliage with distinctive white veins. It prefers high humidity and is well-suited for humid environments. The plant's flowers are inconspicuous, enclosed in a spathe, adding to its unique appeal.
Anthurium waterburyanum
Anthurium waterburyanum is a rare plant prized for its glossy, heart-shaped leaves with vibrant green shades and intricate venation. It thrives in warm, humid environments with bright, indirect light. This anthurium is highly sought after by plant enthusiasts for its unique foliage and the challenge it presents in cultivation.
Philodendron mamei 'Variegated'
Philodendron mamei 'Variegated' is a striking plant known for its unique variegation pattern, featuring creamy white or pale yellow against deep green foliage. It thrives in bright, indirect light and well-draining soil, requiring regular pruning and watering. This plant is highly prized among collectors for its distinctive appearance.
Philodendron rubrocinctum 'Platinum'
Philodendron rubrocinctum 'Platinum' is distinguished by its red or ruby-hued edging and silver or pale leaf coloration. It thrives in indirect light, high humidity, and warm temperatures.
Arisaema elephas
Arisaema elephas, commonly known as the cobra lily, is notable for its grotesque appearance with a giant three-lobed leaf and a striking purple, white, and green striped hooded flower. The plant features a green tongue-like spadix and grows up to 2 feet tall.
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.