Plants
Thaumatophyllum bipinnatifidum
Thaumatophyllum bipinnatifidum, native to South America, is a tropical plant with large, deeply lobed leaves. It prefers warm, humid environments and moderate to bright indirect light. This plant is known for its air-purifying qualities and is a popular choice for indoor spaces.
Buxus 'Heritage'
This compact and versatile plant is blight-resistant and has glossy green leaves. It grows 3-4 feet in height and 2-3 feet in width, making it ideal for low hedges and topiary designs. It thrives in USDA hardiness zones 5-9 and prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil.
Polystichum lepidocaulon
Polystichum lepidocaulon is an evergreen fern with glossy, holly-like leaves. The terminal pinnae morph into a whip-like tip that roots to form new plantlets. This plant is deer-resistant and thrives in light shade, making it an excellent groundcover. It is native to regions in China, Japan, and Korea, and is well-suited for living walls and shade gardens.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Firefly'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Firefly' is a bi-color reblooming mophead with red and cream semi-double flower clusters. This pollinator-friendly shrub features broad rich green leaves and is heat and humidity tolerant. It stays around 4 feet tall with pruning and thrives in full sun with afternoon shade. Its striking blooms and compact nature make it a popular choice for garden enthusiasts.
Philodendron 'White Wizard'
Philodendron 'White Wizard' is a rare tropical plant with broad, heart-shaped leaves featuring unique white and green variegation. Originating from South America, it thrives in bright, indirect light and high humidity. This plant can grow up to 4 feet tall and requires support for its vining habit. It prefers a well-draining, moist soil and can be propagated through cuttings. Known for its low maintenance, it also purifies the air by removing pollutants.
Delosperma echinatum 'Pickle Plant'
Delosperma echinatum 'Pickle Plant' is a succulent with bristly, spine-like white hairs that are soft to the touch. Its unique appearance makes it an interesting addition to any succulent collection.
Dianthera candicans
Dianthera candicans is a tropical shrub characterized by its narrow green leaves and clusters of long tubular flowers. It has a bushy growth habit with arching stems and blooms from spring to fall. Preferring shade to partial shade, this plant grows 8 to 12 inches tall and requires soil to dry slightly between waterings. It thrives in temperatures ranging from 45 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit.
Camellia sasanqua 'Ivory'
Camellia sasanqua 'Ivory' is an evergreen shrub with deep emerald green foliage and double peony-type flowers with frilly petals. It prefers slightly acidic soil and benefits from an annual application of slow-release balanced fertilizer. This plant is known for its elegant blooms and is a popular choice for adding year-round interest to gardens.
Begonia 'Pink Diamond'
Begonia 'Pink Diamond' is a Rex cultivar hybridized for heat tolerance, featuring medium large leaves with a silver and pinkish glow. It has a compact, full growth habit, and its leaf colors vary depending on the season. This plant is a striking addition to any collection of begonias.
Epipremnum pinnatum
Epipremnum pinnatum is a versatile plant native to regions from Northern Australia to Southeast Asia. It features white and green speckled fenestrated leaves and can trail up to 5 or 6 feet. This plant thrives in bright, indirect light and high humidity, making it ideal for shingling or as a houseplant when left to trail.
Primula japonica
Primula japonica, native to Japan, is a herbaceous perennial that thrives in bogs and damp areas. It forms a slowly increasing colony and blooms in late May through June with flowers in shades of purple, red, pink, or white. This plant prefers shady, poorly drained conditions and has award-winning cultivars.
Begonia abdullahpieei
Begonia abdullahpieei is a critically endangered rhizomatous species from Peninsular Malaysia, featuring oval-shaped green leaves with red veins. It grows near streams and waterfalls, forming a compact mound with pink and white flowers. Extra humidity is recommended for optimal growth.
Tillandsia filifolia
Tillandsia filifolia is a unique air plant native to Central America, particularly Costa Rica and Mexico. It features a rosette shape with thread-like, needle-shaped leaves and can grow up to 6 inches tall and 8 inches wide. This epiphyte thrives in semi-shaded areas with good airflow and requires frequent watering, but it does not need soil to grow. It produces small white to lilac flowers and is known for its slow growth and winter dormancy. Not frost-hardy, it propagates through pups at the base of the flowers.
Amydrium zippelianum
Amydrium zippelianum is a vining species with finger-like green leaves, native to Malaysia and New Guinea. It thrives in moderate, indirect light and high humidity, making it suitable for vivariums. This plant roots easily in moist sphagnum moss and requires a support structure.
Fissidens nobilis
Fissidens nobilis is a premium aquatic moss originating from Asia, particularly Japan. It grows in dense, lush mats and thrives in moderate to high lighting conditions. This moss prefers neutral to slightly acidic water and can be attached to various surfaces in aquariums.
Capsicum annuum 'Poblano'
Capsicum annuum 'Poblano' is a popular mild chile pepper from Mexico, known for its versatility in cooking. The fresh green peppers, measuring 3 to 6 inches, are often stuffed with cheese or meat, while the dried version, known as ancho, is used in sauces. With a Scoville Heat Unit range of 1,000 to 2,000, it offers a mild heat level. This pepper is a staple in Mexican cuisine and is appreciated for its rich flavor.
Scindapsus 'Silver Lady'
Scindapsus 'Silver Lady' is a trailing plant with heart-shaped green leaves adorned with silver variegation. It can grow over 8 feet long indoors and prefers bright, indirect light. This plant is easily propagated, making it a popular choice for indoor gardening.
Anthurium magnificum 'Ace Of Spades'
Anthurium magnificum 'Ace Of Spades' is a striking plant known for its unique combination of traits inherited from its parent species. It thrives in bright, indirect light and requires a well-drained potting medium with high humidity levels of 60% or more. The soil should be kept evenly moist but not waterlogged. This plant belongs to the Araceae family and is appreciated for its ornamental foliage.
Adiantum caudatum
Adiantum caudatum, known as the walking maidenhair fern, is a fern species found in shaded areas of Southeast Asia. It features narrow fronds up to 1 foot in length and pink-tinged new growth. This deciduous fern is evergreen in milder climates and prefers moist soils but can tolerate dry, sandy conditions.
Guzmania musaica
Guzmania musaica is a vibrant, stemless bromeliad native to Central and South America, known for its mosaic-patterned leaves and striking pink-red bracts with yellow flowers. This epiphytic perennial blooms in the summer and is well-suited to rainforest conditions.
Anthurium 'Not The Mama' X 'silver Blush'
Anthurium 'Not The Mama' X 'silver Blush' is a hybrid plant known for its variation in shape, size, and color. It thrives in bright, indirect light and requires high humidity and well-draining soil. The plant prefers temperatures between 65°F and 75°F and should be kept evenly moist. It is part of the Araceae family.
Pyrrosia serpens
Pyrrosia serpens is a fern with flat, thick green fronds covered in small white hairs. It spreads via a creeping rhizome and can grow both epiphytically and as a ground sprawler. This slow-growing plant thrives in moderate, indirect light and high humidity, making it ideal for terrariums.
Tetrapanax papyrifer
Tetrapanax papyrifer, known for its tropical appearance, is a fast-growing shrub with large, fuzzy leaves resembling those of the castor bean plant. It is a dieback perennial north of Zone 8 but thrives as a shrub in warmer climates. This plant spreads underground in good soils and adds a bold, exotic touch to gardens with its impressive foliage.
Begonia 'Rhinestone'
Begonia 'Rhinestone' is a small, compact plant often used in vivariums and terrariums. It thrives in bright, indirect light and requires well-draining soil. This begonia is ideal for indoor environments, adding a touch of greenery to enclosed spaces.
Hosta 'Guacamole'
Hosta 'Guacamole' is a medium-sized plant with chartreuse green foliage and darker green margins. It produces large, fragrant white flowers in late summer, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. This hosta grows best in partial to full shade and is more sun-tolerant than most hostas. It prefers rich, organic, well-drained soil and can grow up to 2 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide.
Hydrangea paniculata 'Peewee'
Hydrangea paniculata 'Peewee' is a miniature hydrangea with white conical blooms that age to pink, blooming until the first frost. It is suitable for USDA zone 4 and offers a compact growth habit.
Cryptanthus 'Elaine'
Cryptanthus 'Elaine' is a decorative houseplant from the Bromeliad family, known for its compact rosettes of stiff, arching leaves with intricate patterns in hues of pink, red, and green. Native to Brazil, this plant requires bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. It can reach over 18 inches in diameter and thrives in moderate humidity, making it a striking addition to indoor plant collections.
Peperomia prostrata
Peperomia prostrata, also known as string of turtles, is a creeping plant endemic to Ecuador. It features medium green leaves with chocolate markings and is ideal for terrariums, vivariums, or small dish gardens. This plant thrives in moderate light and humidity, with succulent leaves resembling tiny turtles, making it a unique addition to indoor plant collections.
Peperomia 'Cupid'
Peperomia 'Cupid' is a trailing epiphyte with smooth, heart-shaped leaves, similar in shape to philodendrons. It is ideal for filling space with trailing vines in a hanging basket, thriving in low light conditions.