Plants
Vinca minor
Vinca minor is a trailing subshrub native to Europe and Asia, known for its evergreen leaves and violet-purple flowers. It forms dense mats and is difficult to eradicate once established, making it a robust groundcover.
Nepenthes 'Bicalcarata X Ampullaria'
Nepenthes 'Bicalcarata X Ampullaria' is a medium-sized tropical pitcher plant native to the Borneo lowlands. It features vestigial fangs and traps with a green and bronze tint. This carnivorous plant is heat-tolerant and catches large insects, making it a unique addition to any collection. It thrives in moderately bright indirect light and requires reduced watering in winter.
Hydrangea serrata 'Miyama Yae Murasaki'
Hydrangea serrata 'Miyama Yae Murasaki' is a double-blooming shrub with rich purple to blue flowers that appear in mid-summer. Reaching up to 4 feet in height, this plant adds vibrant color to gardens. It is well-suited for zones 6 and above, making it a versatile choice for various climates.
Begonia goegoensis
Begonia goegoensis, native to Sumatra, is known for its bullate leaf texture and striking red-backed leaves. It prefers moderate, indirect light and humidity, with moist soil and sphagnum moss aiding its slow rooting process.
Begonia 'Harmony's Big Bang'
Begonia 'Harmony's Big Bang' is an easy-care plant with a bushy appearance and colorful blooms in shades of red, pink, yellow, or white. This begonia is known for its vibrant flowers and is suitable for both indoor and outdoor settings.
Hoya 'Lisa'
Hoya 'Lisa' is a tropical indoor plant descending from Hoya australis, originally discovered in northeast Australia in the 1700s. It is a climbing vine that can reach up to 10 feet in length in its natural habitat.
Nymphaea 'Charlene Strawn'
Nymphaea 'Charlene Strawn' is a hardy water lily hybrid developed in 1969, known for its large, showy yellow flowers that attract pollinators. It thrives in still water with ample sunlight and is a beautiful addition to any pond.
Neoregelia 'Green Stripe'
Neoregelia 'Green Stripe' is a small-sized bromeliad with green leaves featuring bright red splotches and banding. This epiphytic plant holds water in its leaves and forms pups from the mature plant, requiring fresh water weekly and adequate ventilation.
Alocasia 'Metal Head'
Alocasia 'Metal Head' is a striking plant with arrowhead-shaped leaves featuring unique green vein patterns. Known for its bold foliage, this plant adds a dramatic touch to any indoor or outdoor space. It thrives in warm, humid environments and requires consistent moisture to maintain its lush appearance. The plant's distinctive leaves make it a popular choice for those looking to create a tropical atmosphere.
Episcia 'Jim's Specialty'
Episcia 'Jim's Specialty' is a plant with crinkly green leaves and vibrant pink flowers. It belongs to the Gesneriaceae family and is known for its striking foliage and blooms. This plant is a unique addition to indoor collections.
Papaver somniferum
Papaver somniferum is a unique poppy variety known for its ruffled, colorful blooms and interesting seed pods. It features fully double flowers in shades of pink, white, and purple, with crepe-like petals and contrasting dark centers. This self-sowing annual is easy to grow and attracts pollinators, making it a valuable addition to gardens. Its seed pods are often used in dried floral arrangements.
Elaphoglossum peltatum
Elaphoglossum peltatum is an epiphytic fern with leathery, dark green fronds forming a rosette. It thrives in humid, tropical environments and often grows on trees or rocks. This fern requires filtered light and consistent moisture, making it a unique addition to indoor or outdoor tropical plant collections.
Lobelia erinus 'Crystal Palace'
Lobelia erinus 'Crystal Palace' is a compact plant known for its rich, dark blue flowers and bronze-tipped leaves. It blooms from spring to frost and can even flower during winter in mild climates. This plant is a recipient of the Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit, highlighting its ornamental value and resilience.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Bouquet Rose'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Bouquet Rose' is known for its pale blue or pink flowers, which are sensitive to soil pH. Bred by E. Lemoine in 1907, this hydrangea produces oversized blooms suitable for cutting and drying.
Ficus natalensis ssp. leprieurii
This slow-growing African ficus has triangular leaves with creamy yellow and gray-green variegation. It makes a showy, small specimen plant.
Ludwigia senegalensis
Ludwigia senegalensis is a rare aquarium plant with a red vein-like pattern on its leaves. It requires medium to high light and CO2, thriving in nutrient-rich substrates. This stem plant is easy to propagate through cuttings.
Hydrangea paniculata 'Pinky Winky'
Hydrangea paniculata 'Pinky Winky' is a striking shrub known for its large, two-toned flower panicles. The blooms start white and gradually turn dark pink, providing a dynamic display from July to frost. This hydrangea grows 6-8 feet tall and wide, with foliage that turns burgundy red in the fall. It is hardy in USDA zones 3 to 8 and prefers partial shade in hotter climates. The plant is adaptable to various soil types but requires well-drained conditions. It blooms on new wood, so pruning in fall or early spring is recommended.
Scindapsus treubii 'Dark Form'
Scindapsus treubii 'Dark Form' is a vining aroid with dark green leaves that are teardrop-shaped when juvenile and more lanceolate when mature. It is a slow grower that prefers above-average humidity and should not be overwatered.
Echeveria pulvinata
Echeveria pulvinata is a succulent native to southwest and central Mexico, recognized for its fleshy, green leaves covered in white hairs. It produces yellow and orange flowers in spring and has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. This plant is suitable for beginners and prefers bright light without direct sunlight. It thrives in granular soil with good drainage and is best watered using the soak and dry method. Echeveria pulvinata is a charming addition to any succulent collection.
Pontederia cordata
Pontederia cordata, commonly known as pickerelweed, is an emergent perennial with broad, sword-shaped leaves and tubular blue and purple flowers on tall spikes. This plant is winter hardy and thrives along the water's edge, attracting a variety of insects. It is a prolific grower, tolerating a wide range of wet conditions, and can be propagated from seeds and cuttings. The seeds are edible, and the leaves can be cooked like spinach, making it a versatile addition to aquatic gardens.
Podophyllum peltatum
Podophyllum peltatum, commonly known as mayapple, is a spring woodland ephemeral native to the eastern United States and southeastern Canada. It features green umbrella-like foliage and a rare pink-flowered form discovered in Missouri. This plant spreads via underground stolons and forms large colonies, preferring rich, moist soils.
Woodwardia orientalis
Woodwardia orientalis is a large evergreen fern native to Japan and China, growing up to 4 feet tall and 6 feet wide. It thrives on moist hillsides and features glossy fronds topped with small plantlets, allowing it to self-propagate.
Begonia rex
Begonia rex is a plant native to China, known for its large leaves with dark olive green and silver bands. The red underside of the leaves is covered with long white hairs, and it produces light pink flowers. This plant thrives in humid environments like greenhouses or terrariums.
Begonia 'Harmony's Starry Night'
Begonia 'Harmony's Starry Night' is an easy-care plant with a bushy appearance, producing colorful flowers in shades of red, pink, yellow, or white. This begonia is ideal for adding vibrant blooms to gardens or indoor spaces, requiring minimal maintenance.
Pothos 'Satin'
Pothos 'Satin' is a tropical indoor plant with heart-shaped, dark-green leaves featuring silvery gray splashes. It has a compact growth habit and shows the best leaf color and variegation in bright, indirect light. Boosting humidity is beneficial for this easy-to-care-for plant.
Ephedra intermedia
Ephedra intermedia is a coniferous plant native to the deserts and grasslands of Central Asia, including regions like Siberia and the western Himalayas. It grows up to 3 feet tall and forms a wide mat with wiry green branches. This plant is dioecious, requiring both male and female plants for seed production. It is well-suited for rock gardens and thrives in dry, rocky habitats.
Eruca vesicaria
Eruca vesicaria, commonly known as wild arugula, is a perennial herb with a stronger, more complex peppery flavor compared to common arugula. It is high in vitamin C and potassium and can be grown indoors year-round. This plant is native to the Mediterranean region and is used as a leaf vegetable in salads and pasta dishes. It grows to about 8 to 40 inches tall and produces creamy white flowers with purple veins. Wild arugula is known for its resilience in dry, disturbed ground and is a rich source of nutrients, making it a valuable addition to any kitchen garden.
Philodendron 'Dragon Tail'
Philodendron 'Dragon Tail' is an evergreen vine known for its air-purifying qualities and ease of care. It can grow over 3 feet tall, climbing with the help of aerial roots. The young leaves are elliptical to arrow-shaped, making it a popular choice for indoor tropical plant collections.
Epidendrum centropetalum
Epidendrum centropetalum is a terrestrial orchid with greenish-yellow flowers marked with maroon. It has a twisted flower appearance and requires bright indirect light and regular watering.