Plants in family araceae
Amorphophallus haematospadix
Amorphophallus haematospadix is a tropical plant native to southern Thailand and western Malaysia. It features a reddish-green stalk topped with a large green leaf and a flowering spike with a white spathe and dark purple spadix. This plant thrives in part sun to light shade.
Colocasia 'Coffee Cups'
Colocasia 'Coffee Cups' is a dramatic plant with glossy olive green leaves and dark purple-black stems. It grows up to 6 feet tall and features unique leaf cupping. This plant performs best in freshly ground soil and sends out above-ground runners in the fall. Its striking appearance makes it a standout choice for tropical or exotic-themed gardens.
Anthurium 'Andean Queen'
This plant is known for its large, velvety leaves with dark green coloration and striking white veins. It has a waxy texture and thrives in a humid environment with bright, indirect light. A well-draining soil mix is essential for its growth.
Alocasia 'Blue Dragon'
Alocasia 'Blue Dragon' is a tropical plant with large, leathery leaves in a deep blue-green hue and bold, light-colored veins. The undersides of the leaves often display a vibrant purple color. It prefers warm, humid environments with indirect, bright light and well-draining soil.
Anubias barteri 'Round'
Anubias barteri 'Round' is an aquatic plant with distinctive round, coin-shaped leaves, ideal for midground and background placement in aquariums and terrariums. It can be attached to hardscape elements like driftwood or stones and thrives in a variety of environments, both emerged and submerged. This hardy plant is suitable for tanks with Betta fish and other aggressive species, growing slowly to moderately without the need for CO2 supplementation.
Alocasia odora 'Tropical Mist'
Alocasia odora 'Tropical Mist' is a striking plant with upright green leaves irregularly blotched with cream. This 2024 introduction grows to about 3 feet tall and is known for its unique variegation. It thrives in sun to part sun and adds a tropical flair to gardens and indoor spaces.
Arum italicum 'Pdn Clouded Forms'
Arum italicum 'Pdn Clouded Forms' is a rare variety with green leaves featuring a silver-clouded pattern. This plant flowers and sets seed in late spring before going dormant in summer, and it can thrive in average to very dry soil conditions.
Arum italicum 'Silverella'
Arum italicum 'Silverella' is an Italian arum with striking foliage, featuring a wide dark green border and a silver center. The plant's foliage emerges in early October, and it produces green flowers in mid-April. It prefers deciduous shade to part sun and requires soil that dries out slightly during dormancy.
Arisaema dahaiense
Arisaema dahaiense is a unique plant from the Gaoligong Shan region of Western Yunnan, China, known for its dark purple spathe with yellow veins and a long tongue-like spadix. It features trifoliate leaves similar to Arisaema speciosum and thrives in part sun to light shade. This plant is deer-resistant and suitable for rain gardens and shade perennials. Its exotic appearance makes it a captivating addition to gardens seeking unusual and striking specimens.
Amorphophallus atroviridis 'Red Sox'
Amorphophallus atroviridis 'Red Sox' is a plant with cinnamon-red petioles and black leaves bordered in red. It was collected near Lop Buri, Thailand in 2005.
Amorphophallus bulbifer 'Racing Stripes'
Amorphophallus bulbifer 'Racing Stripes' is a striking plant known for its unique petiole pattern, featuring camouflage green and silvery-white stripes. It grows up to 4 feet tall and has foliage resembling a miniature palm tree. Before the leaves die back, it forms wart-like bulbils. When mature, the plant produces a distinctive pink flower, typically after 2-4 years. It prefers part sun to light shade and is a fascinating addition to any garden.
Zantedeschia 'Lavender Gem'
Zantedeschia 'Lavender Gem' is a dwarf calla lily that grows up to 14 inches tall, featuring carmine purple flowers in early summer. This plant is ideal for adding a splash of color to gardens and thrives in sunny locations.
Arisaema candidissimum 'White Flower Form'
Arisaema candidissimum 'White Flower Form' is a rare cobra lily thought to be extinct until 1998. It features large tripartite leaves and 15-inch tall flowering stalks with a single white hood striped green and white. This easy-to-grow plant thrives in part sun to light shade, adding an exotic touch to gardens.
Arum italicum 'Silver Vein Pattern'
Arum italicum 'Silver Vein Pattern' is a tropical aroid with glossy green, arrowhead-shaped leaves featuring dramatic silver patterning. It produces white flowers in late spring and red berries, adding seasonal interest. This plant naturalizes in woodland areas and is dormant in summer, re-emerging in late August.
Philodendron melanoneuron
Philodendron melanoneuron is a cultivated variation known for its dark, almost black stems and glossy deep green leaves. This low-maintenance plant is adaptable to various lighting conditions, making it a versatile choice for indoor spaces.
Arisaema costatum
Arisaema costatum is a unique plant native to the high elevations of Nepal and Tibet. It features a reddish stem topped with a three-part leaf and a flower stalk with a dark purple-and-white striped hood. This plant thrives in part sun to light shade and adds an exotic touch to gardens.
Zantedeschia 'Treasure'
Zantedeschia 'Treasure' is a unique plant with tropical-looking flowers that bloom in early summer. The flowers have a yellowish burnt bronze color, making them suitable for hot parts of the garden. This plant is native to South Africa and is resistant to rabbits, making it a hardy choice for sunny to partially sunny areas.
Amorphophallus serrulatus 'Green Leaf Form'
Amorphophallus serrulatus 'Green Leaf Form' is a tropical plant discovered in Central Thailand, notable for its heavily serrated leaf edges. It produces a short inflorescence with a greyish purple spathe and a rigid pink limb after the leaf fades in fall. This plant is a unique addition to collections of exotic and unusual plants.
Bucephalandra goliath
Bucephalandra goliath is an epiphytic aquarium plant known for its slow growth and slender leaves. It adapts well to various water conditions and can be grown submerged or emersed. This plant thrives under low to moderate lighting and attaches to rocks or driftwood, making it a versatile choice for aquariums.
Cryptocoryne cordata var. evae
Cryptocoryne cordata var. evae, commonly known as Water Trumpet, is an aquatic plant native to the marshes of southern Thailand, Malaysia, and Borneo. It is suitable for beginners but sensitive to changes in water parameters, often undergoing 'crypt melt' when stressed. This plant prefers moderate to low lighting and requires high levels of calcium, CO2, phosphate, iron, and nitrate. It can grow both submersed and emersed, producing flowers above water and propagating through runners.
Anthurium nigrescens
Anthurium nigrescens is a striking plant native to Colombia, known for its glossy, dark green leaves with prominent veins. The leaves can grow up to 24 inches long and 5 inches wide. It produces bright red or pink heart-shaped flowers and requires moderate watering. This plant can thrive both indoors and outdoors, making it a versatile addition to any plant collection.
Ulearum donburnsii
Ulearum donburnsii is a miniature plant native to the Amazonian lowlands of Ecuador, known for its arrowhead-shaped leaves with intricate white markings. It grows terrestrially from small rhizomes and requires high humidity and well-draining soil. This plant is notable for its unique foliage and was described in 2003.
Amorphophallus koratensis 'Purple Stem Form'
Amorphophallus koratensis 'Purple Stem Form' is a fascinating plant collected from Thailand, known for its reddish-purple color at the base and bottom half of the petiole. The petiole is notably bumpy, adding to its unique appearance. This plant is suitable for part sun to light shade and is a captivating addition to any garden.
Amorphophallus thaiensis
Amorphophallus thaiensis is a fall-flowering species from high elevations in Thailand, featuring an 18-inch tall petiole and a single leaf. It has a greenish-pink spathe and is winter hardy in dry, protected sites. Its unique appearance and growth habit make it a fascinating addition to plant collections.