Plants
Lilaeopsis novae-zelandiae
Lilaeopsis novae-zelandiae is an aquarium plant that creates a wild grass-like effect, spreading runners horizontally. It grows 1-3 inches tall and thrives in high light and CO2 conditions, which keep its growth short and compact. This plant is easy to moderate in care and requires medium to high light.
Syngonium wendlandii
Syngonium wendlandii is a tropical plant native to Costa Rica, featuring deep green, lance-shaped leaves with a lighter green ridge. It has a bunching or trailing habit and thrives in bright, indirect light and moderate to high humidity. This easy-to-care-for plant is perfect for indoor or tropical garden settings.
Nothoscordum montevidense
Nothoscordum montevidense is a rock garden plant with narrow thread-like foliage and clusters of small yellow flowers in spring and late summer. It is not considered weedy and reportedly has a lemon fragrance, adding a pleasant aroma to garden spaces.
Echeveria gibbiflora
Echeveria gibbiflora is a flowering succulent native to Mexico and Guatemala, known for its rosettes of 15 leaves and tall flowering stems reaching up to 3 feet. It blooms with red, tubular flowers from September to January, attracting nectar-seeking birds like the broad-billed hummingbird. This plant is drought-tolerant and thrives in sunny areas with well-draining soil, requiring minimal watering. It is also used in Mexican folk medicine as a contraceptive. The plant's dry fruits produce around 200 small seeds, and it can reproduce in various ways.
Asarum sieboldii
Asarum sieboldii is a medicinal herb native to the forested mountain slopes of China and Korea. It features upright, fuzzy green leaves and small dark purple flowers in mid-spring. Traditionally used in Chinese medicine, this easy-to-grow plant thrives in woodland gardens and is resistant to deer and rabbits.
Begonia 'Sterling Moon'
Begonia 'Sterling Moon' is a part shade perennial with green leaves flecked with silver and mint-green. It produces salmon-pink flowers and thrives in USDA Zones 7-9. This plant requires part sun to shade and minimal fertilization, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardens.
Yucca decipiens
Yucca decipiens, commonly known as 'palma china', is a striking evergreen native to the San Luis Potosi region of Mexico. This slow-growing plant can reach up to 30 feet tall, featuring a single trunk and stiff, olive-green leaves with thread-like filifers. It thrives at elevations of 8,000 feet and is well-suited for dry, rocky environments. As a member of the Asparagaceae family, it is both deer-resistant and attractive to hummingbirds. Its population remains stable, making it a resilient choice for gardens seeking a touch of the exotic.
Philodendron clarkei
Philodendron clarkei is a climbing or vining plant with large, glossy, heart-shaped leaves. Its deep green hue and intricate veining patterns make it a popular choice for indoor cultivation. This plant thrives in well-draining soil with moderate to bright indirect light.
Trichodiadema densum
Trichodiadema densum is a succulent native to South Africa, resembling a cactus with its dense, compact form and white bristles on the leaves. It produces carmine-pink flowers in late winter and requires full sun and well-drained soil.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Glory Blue'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Glory Blue' is a deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub with pale lilac-blue mophead blooms in summer. It features pale green glossy leaves with serrated edges and is ideal for adding summer color or for use in cut arrangements. The plant goes dormant in winter.
Rotala 'Ceylon'
Rotala 'Ceylon' is an aquatic plant originating from Sri Lanka, known for its medium growth rate and ease of care. It thrives in medium to high lighting conditions and requires a nutrient-rich substrate for optimal growth. This plant can reach heights of 4-12 inches and is suitable for beginners in aquascaping. It propagates easily through cuttings, making it a popular choice for aquarium enthusiasts.
Lagurus ovatus
Lagurus ovatus, commonly known as Bunny Tails, is an upright annual plant with fluffy flower heads that are attractive both fresh and dried. It is drought-tolerant once established and forms clumps up to 20 inches tall and 12 inches wide. Native to the Mediterranean, it has pale green grassy foliage and short, oval flowerheads that turn buff as they ripen, making it a charming addition to gardens.
Echinodorus 'Hadi Red Pearl'
Echinodorus 'Hadi Red Pearl' is a rare Amazon Sword plant with green leaves marked with white and red. It is suitable for larger aquariums, can be grown emersed or submerged, and requires nutrient-dense soil.
Pereskia aculeata
Pereskia aculeata is a scrambling shrub native to tropical America, known for its edible leaves and fruits. It grows as a vine up to 10 meters tall, with hooked thorns and woody spines. This plant can be invasive and is naturalized in various regions.
Goeppertia makoyana
Goeppertia makoyana, also known as the peacock plant, features deep green leaves with purple and pink patterns on the underside. It is an air-purifying plant that prefers indirect sunlight and high humidity. The leaves exhibit a unique behavior of raising and closing at night, then opening during the day. This non-toxic plant is suitable for homes with pets and small children.
Begonia 'Steve's Leaves Margaret Heppel'
Begonia 'Steve's Leaves Margaret Heppel' is a hybrid begonia known for its spotted leaves and deep pink flowers that bloom in large clusters year-round. This plant prefers bright, indirect light and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures from 50 to 95°F. It grows up to 3 to 4 feet tall and requires watering when the top two inches of soil are dry. Its continuous floral display and unique foliage make it a captivating addition to any plant collection.
Yucca baileyi
Yucca baileyi, also known as Navajo yucca, is a drought-resistant shrub native to the southwestern United States. It features greenish-white to slightly purplish flowers on a tall stalk and is used by the Navajo for fibers and soap. This plant prefers dry, well-drained soil and full sun, making it suitable for arid landscapes.
Specklinia grobyi
Specklinia grobyi is a miniature orchid native to regions from southern Mexico to northern South America. Known for its small size, this plant produces tiny, colorful flowers in shades of white, yellow, or pink. It thrives in bright, indirect light with well-draining growing media and appropriate humidity levels, making it a charming addition to any orchid collection.
Begonia soli-mutata
Begonia soli-mutata is a fast-growing species from Brazil with round to ovate pustulated leaves. It thrives in moderate, indirect light and high humidity, making it suitable for terrariums. This plant features a rich variation of colors and is known for its textured leaves.
Trifolium pratense
Trifolium pratense, commonly known as red clover, is a herbaceous perennial that grows up to 31 inches tall. It features trifoliate leaves and dark pink flowers, and is native to Europe, Western Asia, and northwest Africa. Widely used as a fodder crop, it improves soil fertility by fixing nitrogen and is also used in traditional medicine.
Peperomia acuminata
Peperomia acuminata is a versatile houseplant native to Central and South America and the West Indies. It features rich green waxy leaves and can grow upright or trail. This plant is used in folk medicine and foods and prefers well-draining soil, allowing it to dry out between waterings. Its adaptability makes it suitable for various indoor environments, and it can thrive in hanging baskets or as a climber.
Agapanthus 'Queen Mum'
Agapanthus 'Queen Mum' is a semi-dwarf variety known for its striking clusters of trumpet-shaped white blooms with blue throats. This semi-evergreen plant blooms from spring into summer and features thick, straplike foliage. It grows to a height and width of 1 to 1.5 feet and has a natural clumping habit. Hardy in USDA Zones 8-10, it can withstand temperatures down to 10°F when established. 'Queen Mum' prefers full sun to part shade and requires regular watering during its first growing season, with supplementary water in extreme heat.
Prunus persica 'O'henry'
Prunus persica 'O'henry' is a vigorous peach tree producing large, sweet, and juicy yellow freestone peaches with red skin. It blooms bright pink flowers in early spring and ripens from late August through September. This self-fertile tree thrives in full sun and slightly acidic, well-draining soil.
Ipomoea tricolor
Ipomoea tricolor is a tropical plant native to the Americas, known for its twining liana growth and trumpet-shaped flowers. The blooms are most commonly blue with a white to golden yellow center, adding a vibrant touch to gardens. This plant prefers warm, sheltered, sunny positions and is grown as an annual in temperate regions. It is used as a cover plant in Mexico and has numerous cultivars with different flower colors.
Masdevallia caesia
Masdevallia caesia is an orchid native to South America's cloud forests and high-altitude regions. It requires cooler temperatures, high humidity, and filtered light to thrive.
Tillandsia bandensis
Tillandsia bandensis is an air plant with light green, pointed foliage that forms a uniform bush. It produces a purple flower when blooming and is native to Bolivia. This plant is part of the Bromeliaceae family and is easy to care for, requiring minimal maintenance.
Epiphyllum oxypetalum
Epiphyllum oxypetalum, native from Mexico to Nicaragua, is known for its large, fragrant nocturnal blooms that wilt before dawn. This plant grows 2 to 4 feet across and prefers shade to partial sun, with temperatures between 40 to 95 degrees. It should be allowed to dry between waterings.
Aristolochia watsonii
Aristolochia watsonii, a North American native, is a vine known for its bronze-purple foliage that turns green in the shade. It produces small, bronze, bong-shaped flowers that attract pipevine swallowtails. This drought-tolerant plant grows on dry, rocky slopes and is toxic to humans. Its leaves are arrowhead-shaped and change color in response to sun and drought conditions. The plant blooms from April to October and has been used medicinally by Native Americans. It is found from Arizona to western Texas and is a favorite among rock gardeners.
Cyanotis ciliata
Cyanotis ciliata is a rare plant species with rich green leaves that have a purple tint when new. The leaves are approximately 2 inches long and have small white hairs along the edges. This plant has a sprawling habit, making it ideal for hanging baskets. It grows quickly and prefers shade to partial shade, with a temperature tolerance ranging from 45 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit.