Plants
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.
Crassula congesta
Crassula congesta, a monocarpic succulent, is native to South Africa and known for its soft, silky leaves. It grows erect with a single stem, reaching up to 4 inches in height. The plant produces flowers in shades of rose, mauve, pale yellow, and green. It is slightly frost-hardy and thrives in filtered or partial sun, making it a slow-growing yet charming addition to succulent collections.
Lepismium houlletianum
Lepismium houlletianum is an epiphytic cactus native to the subtropical and tropical moist forests of Argentina and Brazil. It is known for its cascading, pendulate growth and small bell-like flowers. This plant is threatened by habitat loss and thrives in its natural forest environment.
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.
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.
Camellia lutchuensis 'High Fragrance'
This evergreen shrub has large pink flowers that bloom mid to late season and dark green foliage. It grows in USDA zones 7-10 and prefers moist, well-draining, slightly acidic soil. It is deer resistant, drought-resistant, and heat tolerant, reaching 5-8 feet tall and wide.
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.
Pilea ovalis
A fast-growing species from Central and South America, this plant is known for its amazing leaf patterns. It prefers bright, indirect light and moderate humidity but tolerates lower light conditions and does not require much ventilation. Moist soil and sphagnum moss help with rooting, and it can be pruned to create plantlets, making it easy to propagate.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Paradrymonia ciliosa
Paradrymonia ciliosa is a tropical plant known for its velvety, lance-shaped leaves covered in fine hairs. It produces small tubular flowers in shades of red, orange, or yellow. This plant thrives in bright, indirect light and requires consistent soil moisture along with warm, humid conditions.
Hibiscus laevis
Hibiscus laevis is an upright mallow with large pale pink flowers featuring a red center. This plant attracts butterflies and is native to the United States.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Souvenior De Presidente Doumer'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Souvenior De Presidente Doumer' is a mid-season standout for shaded areas, known for its small petaled, rounded flowers in dark maroon reds, purples, and deep cobalt blue. Bred in France in 1932, it thrives with morning sun and midday shade.
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.
Rhipsalis pachyptera
Rhipsalis pachyptera, native to Brazil, is a spineless, freely branched epiphytic cactus that can grow up to 5 feet long. It features flat, green stems sometimes tinged with red and produces creamy-yellow or whitish flowers followed by white fruits.
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.
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.