Plants in family araceae
Amorphophallus bulbifer 'Old Warty'
Amorphophallus bulbifer 'Old Warty' is known for its prolific production of bulbils and unique 15-inch tall phallic pink flowers. The plant's leaves arise in late June, and it features 4-foot tall stalks with bulbils in August and September.
Peltandra virginica 'Purplicious'
Peltandra virginica 'Purplicious' is a plant with dark purple-stemmed form and glossy green arrow-shaped leaves. It requires constantly wet soils and is ideal for bog gardens. This plant's striking appearance makes it a standout in any water garden.
Anthurium acaule
Anthurium acaule is a unique epiphytic plant native to the Lesser Antilles and parts of Central and South America. It features heart-shaped, glossy green leaves with small black dots and forms a dense, ground-hugging rosette. The plant produces white berries and has a spadix surrounded by a pale green or whitish spathe. It thrives in the warm, humid understory of tropical rainforests and is notable for its compact size and tolerance for lower light conditions. The name 'acaule' refers to its lack of a visible stem, and it is a distinctive member of the Anthurium genus.
Philodendron erubescens 'Painted Lady'
Philodendron erubescens 'Painted Lady' is a striking houseplant with variegated leaves in shades of pink, yellow, and green. It thrives in bright, indirect light and prefers slightly moist, well-draining soil. This plant grows moderately, reaching up to 3 feet in height, and enjoys high humidity. It is important to note that it is toxic to pets and humans if ingested. Regular monitoring for pests like mealybugs and spider mites is recommended.
Arum italicum 'White Winter'
Arum italicum 'White Winter' features dark green leaves with dramatic silver veins that emerge in late September and go dormant in summer. It produces large, translucent greenish-white spathe and spadix flowers, followed by stalks of red fruit, adding seasonal interest to shaded garden areas.
Anthurium splendidum
Anthurium splendidum, also known as 'Mottled Anthurium', is a striking plant with large, glossy leaves featuring white veins and mottled patterns. This montane species thrives in cooler temperatures, especially at night, and requires very high humidity for optimal leaf development. Its unique bullate leaves make it a standout in any collection.
Anthurium pallidiflorum 'Guayusa'
Anthurium pallidiflorum 'Guayusa' is an epiphytic or lithophytic plant native to Ecuador, known for its distinctive foliage and pale green or yellow flowers. It thrives in bright, indirect light and requires regular moisture without waterlogging. This plant is ideal for those looking to add a touch of the exotic to their indoor plant collection.
Anthurium warocqueanum 'Big'
Anthurium warocqueanum 'Big', a variation of the Queen Anthurium, is known for its large, heart-shaped leaves with a velvety texture and intricate veining. The deep green top and rich burgundy underside make it a striking houseplant. It requires high humidity, indirect light, and well-draining soil to thrive, making it a favorite among aroid collectors.
Arisaema album
Arisaema album is an unusual species from northeastern India, featuring trifoliate green leaves and an inflorescence with a brush-like spadix. Its green spathe has a distinctive white patch on the back.
Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Variegata'
Featuring thick, waxy, feather-like leaves with variegation of light green to creamy white and dark green patches, this plant thrives in low light conditions and requires minimal watering. It is low maintenance.
Anthurium macdanielii
Anthurium macdanielii is a tropical plant celebrated for its heart-shaped leaves, which display intricate veins and vary in color from green to reddish-purple. It thrives in high humidity and bright, indirect light, making it ideal for indoor environments. This plant requires well-draining soil and regular watering to maintain its lush appearance. Its unique foliage adds a touch of the tropics to any space, and it is a popular choice for those looking to cultivate a vibrant indoor garden.
Alocasia 'Portodora'
Alocasia 'Portodora' is a stunning plant with giant, heavily-scalloped green leaves and thick, muscular stalks. It thrives in moist, rich, organic soil and benefits from winter mulch to prevent rot. This plant is a hybrid selected for its impressive upright clump form.
Aglaonema 'Pink Legacy'
Aglaonema 'Pink Legacy' is a tropical plant with stunning foliage in pink, green, and cream hues. It thrives in low to medium light conditions and is known for its air-purifying qualities. This plant is adaptable to various indoor environments.
Anubias barteri 'Nana'
Anubias barteri 'Nana' is a dwarf variant of Anubias, ideal for aquariums and terrariums. Its leaves can grow up to 3 inches long, and it thrives when its rhizome is attached to a hard surface. This plant requires low to medium light and benefits from regular fertilization, though CO2 is not necessary. It is a slow grower and can be propagated by separating the rhizomes. Its resilience and adaptability make it a popular choice for aquatic plant enthusiasts.
Anthurium effusilobum
Anthurium effusilobum is a tropical plant native to the rainforests of Central and South America, known for its elongated, glossy green leaves and unique inflorescences. It thrives in warm, humid environments with bright, indirect light and requires consistent but moderate watering. This plant adds a touch of the exotic to indoor spaces.
Arisaema franchetianum 'Hugo'
Arisaema franchetianum 'Hugo' is a unique perennial that emerges in late June, forming a 15-inch tall clump with large tripartite leaves. It features striking purple and white striped inflorescences. This plant thrives in part sun to light shade and is suitable for rain gardens and shade perennials.
Bucephalandra 'Super Mini Catherinae'
Bucephalandra 'Super Mini Catherinae' is a tiny, slow-growing aquarium plant with leaves measuring just 1-2 cm. It can be grown submerged or emersed and is propagated by cutting the rhizome. This epiphytic plant is easy to care for, requiring low to medium light and benefiting from CO2 supplementation.
Aglaonema 'China Red'
Aglaonema 'China Red' is a popular indoor plant with lush, glossy leaves in shades of red and green. It thrives in low to moderate light and prefers consistent moisture, making it a favorite for indoor spaces.
Philodendron patriciae 'Big'
Native to the Chocó region of Colombia, this appressed-climbing epiphyte has dark green, matte leaves that are glossy below. The leaves are ovate-lanceolate to elliptic and become pendent on adult plants. It thrives in humid environments and indirect light.
Philodendron 'Florida Beauty'
Philodendron 'Florida Beauty' is a tropical plant that thrives in plenty of sunlight and average household humidity. It prefers a slightly higher configuration of granular soil and is best kept in ceramic pots. Watering is recommended once every 20 days after summer dormancy.
Arisaema taiwanense 'Silver Heron'
Arisaema taiwanense 'Silver Heron' is a unique plant with pewter leaves atop 30-inch tall snakeskin-patterned stems. It produces black-striped hooded flowers, and new leaves emerge green before changing to pewter. This plant thrives in part sun to light shade and is ideal for adding an exotic touch to shade gardens.
Colocasia fallax 'Silver Dollar'
Colocasia fallax 'Silver Dollar' is a shade-loving dwarf plant with small, rich green leaves featuring narrow silver veins and a wide central silver blotch. It grows to 15 inches tall and spreads faster in moist soils, producing small yellow spathe and spadix flowers in late summer.
Philodendron 'Narrow Escape'
Philodendron 'Narrow Escape' is a climbing houseplant with long, narrow, wavy green leaves that have large lobes and serrated edges. Its glossy, waxy leaves and zig-zag unfurling pattern give it a jungle-like appearance.
Anubias barteri 'Butterfly'
Anubias barteri 'Butterfly' is a hardy aquatic plant with large, dark green, waxy leaves. It thrives in low-light and low-nutrient water conditions, making it ideal for aquariums. This versatile plant can be used as a foreground, midground, or background accent and can grow submerged or emersed. It propagates through rhizome division and rarely blooms, but when it does, it produces conical flowers. Its resilience and easy care make it a favorite among aquarium enthusiasts.
Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Hercules'
Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Hercules' is a striking perennial known for its large, white-spotted leaves and dramatic white flowers. It can grow over 3 feet tall, with flower spikes reaching up to 4 feet. This plant thrives in wet conditions and can even be submerged in water, making it ideal for bog gardens. It is winter hardy in USDA zone 7 and requires at least half a day of sunlight. The broad foliage provides a bold contrast to finer textured plants, and the flowers are excellent for cutting. Maintenance is minimal, involving the removal of faded leaves and flowers.