Plants
Caladium 'White Star'
Caladium 'White Star' is a striking plant with white leaves accented by pink hues and green veining. As the foliage matures, it becomes lighter, adding a dynamic element to its appearance. This plant tolerates both bright, indirect and direct light, making it versatile for various indoor settings.
Begonia 'Steve's Leaves Moonwalk'
Begonia 'Steve's Leaves Moonwalk' is a unique hybrid plant known for its striking leaves with small bullae and bright green veins. It thrives in high humidity environments, making it ideal for terrariums or greenhouses.
Buxus 'Babylon Beauty'
Buxus 'Babylon Beauty' is an evergreen shrub with lighter green foliage, known for its compact growth and blight resistance. It grows 3-4 feet tall and 3-5 feet wide, making it ideal for low hedges and patio containers. This boxwood thrives in full sun to partial shade and is cold hardy in USDA zones 5-9.
Aeonium aureum
Aeonium aureum is a succulent native to the Canary Islands, featuring very short stems with several leaf rosettes of grey-green, fleshy leaves. It produces bright yellow flowers and is highly drought-tolerant, thriving in sunny areas with well-draining soil.
Drosera darwinensis
Drosera darwinensis is a carnivorous plant native to the Northern Territory of Australia, known for its large circular traps that turn red under strong light. It prefers hot temperatures, high humidity, and a mix of peat and perlite, making it a unique addition to plant collections.
Philodendron 'Florida Ghost'
Philodendron 'Florida Ghost' is a rare aroid with large, elongated leaves that start almost white before maturing to a pale gray-green. It has a trailing growth habit and thrives in well-lit indoor environments. This plant is a unique addition to any collection, known for its ghostly appearance and mixed green foliage.
Begonia 'Granada'
Begonia 'Granada' is a small, shrub-like hybrid with a bushy growth habit. It has oval-shaped leaves with a chocolate edge and silver blade, and light pink flowers, growing 12 to 15 inches tall.
Agave chrysantha
Agave chrysantha is a large agave native to central Arizona, known for its grayish-yellow leaves and bright yellow flowers. It grows in volcanic cliffs and attracts hummingbirds.
Miscanthus sinensis
Miscanthus sinensis, commonly known as Zebra grass, is an ornamental grass with arching, striped green and white foliage. It forms a 4-foot wide mound and produces tan plumes in late summer, remaining attractive into early spring. This grass is native to eastern Asia and is popular for its graceful appearance and ability to thrive in a variety of garden settings.
Arisaema heterophyllum
Arisaema heterophyllum is a perennial herb native to East Asia, featuring a green and purple-tinged pitcher with a long tongue-like spadix. It grows in forests and wetlands, preferring humus-rich, well-draining soil, and is used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Alcea rosea
Alcea rosea, commonly known as hollyhock, is an ornamental plant with flowers in a range of colors, including a rich purplish burgundy. It can grow up to 8 feet tall and is fairly drought-tolerant, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies. The flowers are edible but bland.
Syngonium chiapense 'Frosted Heart'
Syngonium chiapense 'Frosted Heart' is a vigorous climber with variegated leaves that can grow up to two feet long. The leaves have a shield-like shape and do not become deeply lobed. This plant prefers shade to partial sun and thrives in temperatures between 45 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit. It requires the soil to dry between waterings.
Rhododendron 'Southgate Radiance'
This plant features intense lavender-pink buds that open to snowy white and magenta blooms. It has dark green, elongated, oval-shaped leaves and a slow growth rate, reaching a mature height of 4-5 feet. The plant is hardy from USDA zones 6-9 and is more heat tolerant than traditional Rhododendrons. It performs best in part sun to shade and requires slightly acidic soil with good drainage.
Polystichum polyblepharum
Polystichum polyblepharum is a striking evergreen fern known for its dark, lacily-cut fronds that form a deer-resistant clump about 2 feet wide. This plant, native to Japan and South Korea, thrives in rich, well-drained soil and can tolerate dry conditions but not waterlogged soils or full sun. Its unique name, meaning 'many eyelashes,' reflects the intricate texture of its fronds. It provides excellent textural contrast in woodland gardens and maintains its beauty throughout winter. Awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit, it is a reliable choice for shaded or dappled shade areas.
Crinum asiaticum
Crinum asiaticum is a bulb-forming perennial with large, showy, spider-like white flowers. Native to various tropical regions, it is known for its toxicity, with all parts being poisonous if ingested. This plant thrives in sunny, moist environments and is often used as a natural boundary plant.
Lagenaria siceraria 'Corsican'
Lagenaria siceraria 'Corsican' is a type of hard-shelled gourd that grows 6 to 10 inches round and 3.5 to 5 inches deep. These gourds can be painted, carved, cut, or drilled, making them ideal for decorative purposes. They should be sown 24 inches apart if trellised.
Ipomoea batatas 'Bright Eyes Black'
Ipomoea batatas 'Bright Eyes Black' is a fast-growing terrestrial plant from Brazil, recognized for its purple heart-shaped leaves. It thrives in moist soil and high humidity environments, making it suitable for terrariums or tropical-themed gardens. This plant is easy to propagate from stem breaks, allowing for quick expansion in suitable conditions. Ipomoea batatas 'Bright Eyes Black' adds a vibrant splash of color with its striking foliage, making it a popular choice for gardeners looking to enhance their plant collections with unique and colorful species.
Vernonia arkansana
Vernonia arkansana is a perennial plant native to the south-central United States, reaching heights of 4-6 feet. It blooms with large clusters of pink-purple flowers from August to September, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies. The plant is avoided by herbivorous mammals due to its bitter foliage.
Hydrangea paniculata 'Vanille Fraise'
Hydrangea paniculata 'Vanille Fraise' is a showy shrub with blooms that transition from creamy white to strawberry pink from late summer to fall. It has strong green foliage and thrives in full sun to partial shade, adding vibrant color to gardens during the cooler months.
Tillandsia ionantha
Tillandsia ionantha, an air plant native to Central America and Mexico, is known for its striking spiky appearance and vibrant colors. This small plant, reaching 2-3 inches in height, features bright green leaves that turn red at the tips when blooming. It produces purple flowers and is easy to cultivate, making it a popular choice for indoor gardening. The plant thrives in bright, indirect light and requires minimal care, making it versatile for various environments.
Crinum macowanii
Crinum macowanii is a striking bulbous plant native to Africa, known for its large, fragrant white flowers with dark pink stripes. It grows naturally in moist grasslands and along rivers, reaching up to 2 feet in height. This plant is valued for its traditional medicinal uses, though it is threatened by overharvesting. Its foliage forms rosettes of blue-green leaves, and it is adaptable to both moist and drought conditions. Crinum macowanii is a beautiful addition to gardens, attracting butterflies and adding a touch of exotic elegance.
Utricularia blanchetii
Utricularia blanchetii is a perennial bladderwort with small, narrow leaves and tiny bladder traps for catching small critters. It produces lilac-colored flowers with dark purple tops and bright yellow throats in spring and fall. This plant prefers sandy peat that is constantly moist and is ideal for terrariums and greenhouses.
Philodendron erubescens 'Red Emerald'
Philodendron erubescens 'Red Emerald', also known as the Blushing Philodendron, is a climbing aroid with deep red petioles and emerald green leaves. It thrives in moderate, indirect light and high humidity, making it ideal for terrariums.
Dendrobium jenkinsii
Dendrobium jenkinsii is an orchid species native to Southeast Asia, including southern China and the eastern Himalayas. It features arching canes with narrow leaves and clusters of star-shaped, fragrant white and yellow flowers.
Rivina humilis
Rivina humilis is an evergreen perennial native to the southern United States and tropical regions. It features glossy, bright red berries and flowers on racemes. This plant is tolerant of full shade and saline soils, making it a versatile groundcover.
Ferocactus flavovirens
Ferocactus flavovirens is a cactus native to Mexico, forming clusters up to 1 meter tall and more than 2 meters wide. It features light or gray-green shoots with needle-like spines and funnel-shaped yellow to yellowish-red flowers. This plant thrives in well-drained soil and full sun.
Hoya macrophylla 'Splash'
Hoya macrophylla 'Splash' is a trailing or twining plant with very large leaves that can grow up to 3 inches wide and 6-8 inches long. The 'Splash' variety is noted for its white splashes on the leaves. It thrives in bright, indirect light and temperatures between 60 to 85 degrees, requiring watering when the soil surface is dry.
Nandina domestica 'Murasaki'
Nandina domestica 'Murasaki' is a compact, low-maintenance shrub that grows to about 2 feet in height and width. It thrives in USDA zones 6-10, preferring partial sun to partial shade and consistently moist, well-drained soil. This versatile plant can adapt to various soil types and is known for its resilience and ease of care. 'Murasaki' is an evergreen shrub, providing year-round interest with its attractive foliage.
Alternanthera reineckii 'Mini'
Alternanthera reineckii 'Mini' is a dwarf variant used in Dutch aquascapes for its bright red colors. It requires medium to high light and CO2 addition for optimum growth, reaching up to 8 inches tall. This plant can be grown emersed or submerged and provides coverage for sensitive species in aquariums.