Plants
Ficus natalensis ssp. leprieurii 'Variegated'
Ficus natalensis ssp. leprieurii 'Variegated' is a slow-growing African ficus with triangular leaves featuring creamy yellow and gray-green variegation. It makes a showy, small specimen plant and is moderately easy to care for as a houseplant. This plant grows tall like a tree and is known for its dark green foliage.
Olea europaea
Olea europaea, commonly known as the olive tree, is valued for its fragrant white flowers and showy black drupes. This evergreen plant features glossy, narrow leaves and smooth gray bark. Primarily grown as an ornamental, it is also appreciated for its edible qualities, making it a versatile addition to gardens.
Philodendron 'Campii Lynette'
Philodendron 'Campii Lynette' is an easy-care houseplant with long, narrow, ribbed green leaves. Known for its low maintenance requirements, this plant is ideal for those seeking a hassle-free addition to their indoor plant collection. Its distinctive foliage adds a touch of greenery to any room, making it a popular choice among plant enthusiasts.
Hoya clemensiorum
Hoya clemensiorum is a fast-growing plant with large, prominently veined leaves. It thrives in warm, humid environments with bright, indirect light and requires watering when the soil surface is dry. This plant has a trailing or twining growth habit.
Stanhopea tricornis
Stanhopea tricornis, known as 'the upside-down orchids', is native to Central and South America. Its flowers hang downward, requiring bright, indirect light and high humidity. This orchid is endemic to western South America, particularly Colombia, and is appreciated for its unique floral display.
Dendrobium nobile
Dendrobium nobile is a popular decorative orchid known for its variegated blooms in white, pink, and purple. Native to southern China, the Himalayas, and Indochina, it thrives in lowland and mountain forests. This orchid blooms mostly in winter and spring, preferring bright indirect light and warm temperatures year-round. Its long-lasting, vibrant flowers make it a favorite among orchid enthusiasts.
Quercus shumardii
Quercus shumardii, or Shumard oak, is a large deciduous tree known for its stunning fall foliage and ability to withstand harsh weather conditions. It provides ample shade and improves air quality, making it a valuable addition to landscapes. This oak requires full sun and well-draining soil, with regular watering during its early years. It is drought-resistant once established and can survive in soils that experience flooding. Shumard oak is one of the largest species in the red oak group, with a mature height of 80-115 feet and a crown width of 40-60 feet.
Diospyros 'Nikita's Gift'
This plant is a hybrid of American and Japanese persimmon, known for producing large, succulent fruit with a sweet and tangy flavor. It is a compact variety, growing to a height of 10-15 feet, and takes 2-4 years to bear fruit. The fruit is astringent and should be fully ripened before eating. It prefers full sunlight and is adaptable to various soil types, provided they are well-draining.
Alsobia dianthiflora
Alsobia dianthiflora is a charming plant native to Mexico, known for its delicate white flowers and frilled green leaves. It thrives in moist conditions with high light, making it ideal for vivariums or as a houseplant. This plant has a trailing growth habit and is easily propagated in sphagnum moss. It is important to avoid standing water on its leaves to prevent damage.
Stanhopea candida
Stanhopea candida, an orchid species native to Central and South America, is renowned for its fragrant 'upside-down' flowers. It thrives in bright, indirect light with high humidity and good air circulation, making it a unique addition to tropical plant collections.
Amorphophallus lambii
Amorphophallus lambii is a unique plant known for its bizarre inflorescences that emit a carrion-like stench to attract pollinators. More colorful and showy than its relative Amorphophallus titanum, it flowers at a manageable size and is easy to grow in high humidity and temperatures above 60°F. The plant dies down to corms and rests for a few months.
Yucca gigantea
Yucca gigantea is a robust plant native to arid regions, known for its ability to produce 'pups' at the base. It prefers well-drained soil and minimal watering, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor settings. This plant is hardy and can be grown in various climates across the USA.
Begonia 'Avalanche'
Begonia 'Avalanche' is a fast-growing, cane-like hybrid with an arching growth habit. Its bright green leaves are adorned with silver spots, and it produces medium-sized clusters of light pink flowers. This plant is self-branching, making it an attractive addition to indoor or outdoor spaces.
Hoya globulosa
Hoya globulosa is a trailing or climbing plant with long, pointed leaves and white, fuzzy flowers in spherical clusters. Native to the Himalayas, it prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. This plant is ideal for hanging baskets and requires watering only when the soil is dry.
Sansevieria 'Bantel's Sensation'
Sansevieria 'Bantel's Sensation' is an easy-care houseplant known for its tall, sharply-pointed, sword-shaped leaves. It is adaptable and tolerant of low-light conditions, making it a popular choice for indoor environments.
Primulina 'Jv's The Dark One'
Primulina 'Jv's The Dark One' is a houseplant with lavender-blue blooms when mature. It thrives in bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. This plant requires the soil to dry out between waterings and benefits from monthly fertilization with a water-soluble fertilizer.
Cucurbita maxima
Cucurbita maxima is a large heirloom squash known for its fine-grained texture and delicious flavor, suitable for soups, roasts, pies, and canning. It features vigorous vines up to 10 feet long and produces squash 18-24 inches long. Originating in South America over 4,000 years ago, it requires hot weather for optimal growth.
Drosera filiformis 'Florida Red'
Drosera filiformis 'Florida Red', commonly known as the threadleaf sundew, is a vigorous carnivorous plant that turns red in full sun. This plant is known for its ability to catch insects, making it a natural pest control option for gardens. Drosera filiformis 'Florida Red' does not require dormancy, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardeners. Its unique appearance and ecological benefits make it a popular choice for bog gardens and other wetland settings. This plant's ability to thrive in various conditions and its striking coloration make it a standout choice for both novice and experienced gardeners.
Cucumis sativus 'Quick Snack'
Cucumis sativus 'Quick Snack' is a compact cucumber variety ideal for growing in small pots. This parthenocarpic plant does not require pollinators and produces dark green, smooth-skinned fruits best harvested when 1.5 to 2.5 inches long.
Begonia 'Sally Savelle'
Begonia 'Sally Savelle' is a rhizomatous hybrid with medium-sized oval leaves that are silver with olive green veins. The leaf backs are red with tiny hairs, and the plant has a compact growth habit. It features bright pink flowers with short pink hairs.
Cuphea anagalloidea
Cuphea anagalloidea is a delicate aquatic plant known for its scarlet-tinted leaves under bright light. It grows vertically and is best used as a color accent in aquariums. This plant requires sufficient lighting, CO2, and nutrients, making it suitable for intermediate aquarists.
Scutellaria resinosa
Native from Kansas through Arizona, this plant is suitable for well-drained rock gardens. It has sprawling stems with tiny rounded leaves and dark purple snapdragon-like flowers in summer.
Utricularia longifolia
Utricularia longifolia is a large perennial carnivorous plant native to Brazil, known for its beautiful deep purple blooms and slender green leaves. It thrives in wet, humid conditions and is popular among carnivorous plant enthusiasts.
Ephedra nebrodensis
Ephedra nebrodensis is a Mediterranean native plant known for its sprawling clump of tangled blue-green stems. It grows up to 2 feet in height with a 4-foot spread and lacks leaves, making it a unique addition to gardens. This plant thrives in sunny conditions and is well-suited for Mediterranean-style landscapes.
Hibiscus coccineus
Hibiscus coccineus, or Texas star, is a striking herbaceous perennial native to the Southeastern United States. It grows 6-8 feet tall and features bright scarlet flowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies. This plant thrives in full sun with moist soil and is hardy in USDA zones 6-9.
Peperomia 'Raindrop'
Peperomia 'Raindrop' is a tropical plant native to South America, characterized by its thick, shiny leaves that store water. It thrives in bright, filtered light and high humidity, making it a low-maintenance choice for indoor environments. This plant is pet-friendly and adds a lush, green presence to any space.
Begonia acetosa
Begonia acetosa is a rhizomatous species native to Brazil, known for its bright green leaves with a dark red underside. It grows well in indirect light and moderate humidity, preferring moist soil. This begonia is used to create new hybrids and has been cultivated in the United States since 1946.
Peperomia meridana
Peperomia meridana, also known as 'Pixie' or 'Green Valley', is a compact plant from Central America with stiff, dark green leaves and deep ridges. It is popular for terrariums and small pots, preferring shade to partial shade and dry soil between waterings.
Eryngium pandanifolium
Eryngium pandanifolium is an evergreen plant with sharply toothed, grey-green foliage resembling an oversized century plant. Its flower stalks reach 5 feet tall, topped with grey-green balls. Native to South America, it has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Philodendron 'Gloriosum Zebra'
Philodendron 'Gloriosum Zebra' is known for its velvety, heart-shaped leaves with striking white veining. It prefers bright, indirect light and grows towards the sun, making it a popular choice for indoor plant collections.