Plants
Peperomia serpens 'Cupid Peperomia'
Peperomia serpens, commonly known as 'Cupid Peperomia', is an easy-care houseplant with a diverse appearance. Its leaves can be heart-shaped, almond, or oval, and come in a variety of colors. This pet-friendly plant is perfect for indoor spaces, adding a touch of greenery with minimal maintenance.
Philodendron 'White Princess'
Philodendron 'White Princess' is a captivating tropical houseplant known for its stunning variegated foliage with dark green and white or cream-colored patterns. It thrives in moderate to bright indirect light and requires regular watering. Originating from South America, this plant benefits from increased humidity and can be propagated via cuttings.
Vaccinium ashei 'Bless Your Heart'
Vaccinium ashei 'Bless Your Heart' is a blueberry bush that produces medium-sized, firm blueberries. This early-blooming variety requires 450-500 chill hours and ripens in late May to early June. It has a controlled, upright growth habit, reaching 4-5 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide.
Chlorophytum comosum 'Bonnie'
This flowering perennial native to tropical South Africa has thin ribbon-like leaves and produces small white flowers. It is known for its air-purifying qualities.
Primulina 'Dale's Periwinkle Blush'
Primulina 'Dale's Periwinkle Blush' is an easy-to-grow houseplant related to African Violets, known for its lovely lavender blooms. It requires careful watering to avoid getting water on the leaves, making it a charming addition to indoor plant collections.
Pilea libanensis
Pilea libanensis is a fast-growing terrestrial plant with bright silvery leaves, popular as a creeping plant. Native to Central and South America, it does not require much ventilation or humidity, making it easy to care for. This plant thrives in moist soil and sphagnum moss, which aids in rooting. It is easy to propagate, making it a favorite among plant enthusiasts for terrariums and ground cover.
Anubias barteri var. glabra
Anubias barteri var. glabra is a versatile aquatic plant known for its long, slender leaves and adaptability to various water conditions. Originating from West Africa, it thrives in both aquariums and terrariums, making it a popular choice for hobbyists. This hardy plant can grow submerged or emersed and is best attached to hard surfaces like rocks or driftwood. It requires low to medium light and does not need CO2, although CO2 can enhance its growth. Anubias barteri is a slow grower, which makes it less demanding in terms of maintenance. It is susceptible to algae growth under high lighting, so care should be taken to manage light exposure. Propagation is simple, achieved by separating the rhizomes. Its ability to provide cover for fish and fry adds to its appeal in aquascaping.
Kalanchoe sexangularis
Kalanchoe sexangularis is a succulent perennial with reddish shoots and green to deep ruby-red leaves. It blooms in winter with yellow flowers and is common in southern Africa, thriving in rocky, shaded areas.
Solidago stricta
Solidago stricta, a North American native, is a perennial that grows in sandy pine barrens and wet coastal plains. It blooms from August to November with bright yellow flowers and is known for attracting butterflies. This plant is also a host to the insect-induced gall Procecidochares polita.
Hibiscus lasiocarpos
Hibiscus lasiocarpos, or hairy-fruited hibiscus, is a large, bushy perennial herb native to the southeastern United States and parts of Mexico. It features heart-shaped leaves and bright white petals with red bases. The plant produces a capsule fruit containing spherical seeds, adding interest to its appearance.
Selaginella rupincola
Selaginella rupincola, or desert spikemoss, is native to the high southwestern deserts and forms a 6-inch tall by 3-foot wide patch in full sun rock gardens. Its evergreen foliage turns brown during drought but rehydrates with rain, making it a resilient groundcover for sunny areas.
Begonia limprichtii
Begonia limprichtii is a terrarium species native to China, featuring ovate green leaves with red trichomes. It prefers bright, indirect light and moderate to high humidity, making it ideal for enclosed environments.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Gerda Steiniger'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Gerda Steiniger' is known for its enormous blooms and deep colorful florets that change color throughout the summer. This plant features glossy deep green foliage and was bred by August Steiniger in 1946. It blooms from early summer through fall, providing a long season of interest. 'Gerda Steiniger' thrives in well-drained soil and is ideal for adding vibrant color to garden borders.
Lilaeopsis mauritiana
Lilaeopsis mauritiana is a thin-leaf variant of Lilaeopsis Brasiliensis, ideal for creating a lush, grassy foreground in aquariums. It grows quickly under high light and CO2 conditions, forming a dense, carpet-like effect. This plant is relatively undemanding and can grow emersed, making it versatile for different aquarium setups. It is sold as a tissue culture cup, ensuring it is free from snails, algae, pathogens, and bacteria. Regular trimming helps maintain its lawn-like appearance.
Piper porphyrophyllum
Piper porphyrophyllum is a vine in the black pepper family, native to tropical forests of Southeast Asia. It features dark, velvety cordate leaves with a lacy pink pattern and prefers bright, indirect light. This trailing or climbing plant thrives in high humidity and requires drying between waterings.
Boehmeria splitgerbera
Boehmeria splitgerbera is a clumping perennial with corrugated green leaves that have a texture similar to thick sandpaper and split into two lobes. It produces unusual tan spikes in late summer, adding a unique texture to gardens.
Hoya rubida
Hoya rubida is a vining epiphyte native to Southeast Asia, admired for its elliptical leaves with prominent veins and porcelain-white, fragrant flowers. It thrives in bright, indirect light and high humidity, making it a popular choice for indoor plant enthusiasts.
Liatris squarrosa
Liatris squarrosa, commonly known as the scaly blazingstar, is a native perennial to eastern and central North America. It thrives in dry or rocky areas and produces purple flowerheads in summer. This unique blazing star grows over 2 feet tall and prefers well-drained, alkaline soils.
Paeonia daurica ssp. mlokosewitschii
Paeonia daurica ssp. mlokosewitschii, commonly known as the Woodland Peony, is a perennial plant native to the Caucasus. It forms clumps of glaucous green foliage, reaching 18 inches tall and 3 feet wide. The plant produces bright yellow flowers in early April, followed by black and red seed pods in August. It grows well in part or full sun and is drought-tolerant, making it a resilient addition to gardens.
Nymphaea 'Joey Tomocik'
Nymphaea 'Joey Tomocik' is a hybrid water lily celebrated for its vibrant yellow blooms that rise above emerald green leaves. Known for its long blooming season, this hardy water lily thrives in deeper water, promoting robust growth. It is a beautiful addition to ponds, providing a splash of color and attracting various aquatic life.
Peperomia 'Ripple Red'
Peperomia 'Ripple Red' is a tropical indoor plant known for its striking deep burgundy, thick, circular leaves. This perennial epiphyte is native to Central and South America and is well-suited for low-light environments. It is easy to care for, pet-friendly, and acts as an air purifier. The plant's ability to retain water makes it a resilient choice for indoor settings. Typically available in mini to small pot sizes, it adds a touch of color and texture to any space.
Hoya carnosa
Hoya carnosa, often called the Hindu rope plant, is admired for its twisted, compact leaves and clusters of fragrant, star-shaped flowers. This vining plant thrives in bright, indirect light and prefers moderate watering, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Its waxy, succulent-like leaves and sweetly scented flowers make it a popular choice for hanging baskets.
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.
Calathea 'Beauty Star'
Calathea 'Beauty Star' is a tropical plant native to the Americas, prized for its decorative leaves. Some species produce colorful inflorescences, making them popular as pot plants. This plant thrives in low light conditions, making it suitable for indoor environments.
Fargesia murielae
Fargesia murielae is a large, clump-forming evergreen bamboo native to the mountains of central China. It grows up to 10-14 feet tall with canes that are about 0.5 inches in diameter. This bamboo is hardy to 5°F and thrives in USDA zones 5 through 9. Its new shoots are light blue with tan sheaths, maturing to yellowish-green, and it prefers afternoon shade. Notably, it is non-invasive and has a monocarpic life cycle, flowering once before dying.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Star Gazer'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Star Gazer' is part of the Double Delight TM collection, featuring large double bi-color pink or blue flowers with a white edge. This plant is suitable for USDA zone 6.
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.