Plants
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.
Typhonium roxburghii
Typhonium roxburghii is a plant with glossy green, hastate-shaped leaves, producing flowers similar to Amorphophallus konjac. It is suitable for woodland gardens.
Sinningia macrostachya
Sinningia macrostachya is a perennial plant native to South Brazil and Uruguay, belonging to the Gesneriaceae family. It features a woody stem base and can reach a height of about 4 feet, with erect stems branching from the base. The plant has dark green, stiff leaves and blooms with short tubular red flowers in late summer. It prefers well-drained sandy soil and partial or shaded sunlight exposure. Sinningia macrostachya is slow-growing and becomes dormant in winter, making it a unique addition to gardens in hardiness zones 10a to 11b. Its vibrant flowers and distinctive growth habit make it a standout choice for plant enthusiasts.
Peperomia turboensis
Peperomia turboensis, a vining houseplant from Colombia, is known for its sparkly leaves and suitability for low to moderate light conditions. It thrives in moderate humidity and moist soil, making it an attractive choice for indoor plant enthusiasts.
Philodendron 'Mini Midget'
Philodendron 'Mini Midget' is a slow-growing plant with small leaves, ideal for vivariums and terrariums. Its compact size makes it a favorite among rare plant collectors and those looking to add a touch of greenery to small spaces. This miniature philodendron thrives in controlled environments, adding a unique aesthetic to plant displays.
Cyperus alternifolius
Cyperus alternifolius, also known as umbrella papyrus, is an ornamental plant native to West Africa, Madagascar, and the Arabian Peninsula. It features green stems topped with umbrella-like growths and requires copious amounts of water.
Cyclamen 'Assorted'
Cyclamen 'Assorted' is a tuberous plant that produces leaves, flowers, and roots from a central tuber. The leaves emerge in autumn and die back in spring, with the plant remaining dormant through the dry Mediterranean summer. It is a popular choice for indoor and outdoor gardens.
Prunus persica 'Crimson Princess'
Prunus persica 'Crimson Princess' is a deciduous peach tree with light pink flowers in early spring and medium to large-sized fruit. The peaches have mostly red skin with firm yellow flesh and are harvested in early June. This self-fertile tree grows vigorously to 12-15 feet tall and wide.
Drosera adelae
Drosera adelae, a carnivorous plant native to Queensland, Australia, features long, sword-shaped leaves in a basal rosette with sticky tentacles. It produces red, reddish-orange, or cream-colored flowers and reproduces rapidly by asexual means. This plant thrives in shaded rainforest margins and is tolerant of frost, making it suitable for low light conditions and terrariums. Its unique appearance and rapid growth make it a fascinating addition to carnivorous plant collections.
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.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Merritt's Supreme'
This plant produces rosy pink blooms in mid or late summer and is suitable for cut flower arrangements. The bloom color changes with soil pH, with acidic soil producing blue blooms and alkaline soil producing pink blooms. It is a compact growing variety, reaching 4-5 feet in height and 4-6 feet in width, and is hardy from USDA Zones 6-9.
Begonia natunaensis
Begonia natunaensis is a rare species native to the rainforests of the Natuna Islands in Indonesia. It features bullate-textured, saucer-like leaves and white flowers, making it a striking addition to any plant collection. This plant thrives in moderate, indirect light and high humidity, preferring to be on the dry side. Begonia natunaensis is compact, making it suitable for small spaces or terrariums. Its unique appearance and adaptability make it a popular choice for plant enthusiasts. This plant is a great option for those looking to add a touch of exotic beauty to their collection.
Ranunculus inundatus
Ranunculus inundatus is a low-growing aquatic plant native to Australia, popular in freshwater aquascaping. It features a stolon-type stem that creeps horizontally by sending out runners. This plant requires high lighting and CO2 injection for optimal growth, with vertical stalks indicating insufficient light. It can grow submerged or emersed, making it versatile for various aquarium setups. The plant reaches a height of 1-3 inches and thrives in a pH range of 6-7.5, with care levels ranging from medium to difficult.
Sarcococca confusa
Sarcococca confusa is a tough, evergreen shrub known for its adaptability to adverse woodland conditions. It grows up to 3 feet tall and 5 feet wide, with glossy, wavy dark green leaves. This plant produces fragrant white flowers in midwinter, followed by blue fruit. It is drought-tolerant once established and thrives in both acidic and alkaline soils, making it a versatile choice for various garden settings.
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.
Begonia kingiana
Begonia kingiana is a rare species native to Peninsular Malaysia, known for its succulent, peltate leaves with a tortoise shell pattern. It grows on limestone cliffs and requires moderate to high humidity and bright, indirect light.
Weigela florida 'Alexandra'
The Weigela florida 'Wine & Roses' is a deciduous shrub with deep purple foliage and bright pink trumpet-shaped blooms that appear twice a year. It attracts bees and hummingbirds while repelling deer. This shrub grows 5 feet wide and tall, thriving in USDA zones 4-8 with full sun for best blooms. It prefers well-draining soil and should be pruned after flowering.
Begonia 'Plover'
Begonia 'Plover', also known as the Eyelash Begonia, is notable for its rich, changing leaf colors that mature into fall-like hues. It requires bright, indirect light and well-draining soil to thrive. This plant is appreciated for its vibrant foliage and adaptability as a houseplant.
Hoya dasyantha
Hoya dasyantha is a tropical plant from Vietnam, known for its broad, elliptical leaves with darker green veins and clusters of star-shaped, pale pink flowers. It has a trailing or twining growth habit and prefers bright, indirect light. The plant exudes clear sap when cut or damaged.
Calanthe discolor
Calanthe discolor is a Japanese woodland orchid with heavily pleated leaves and mid-spring blooms. It features tiny mahogany flowers with white lower lips on 10-inch stalks. This terrestrial orchid is winter hardy in zone 7 and can be propagated by division, making it a charming addition to shaded garden areas.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Sweet Fantasy'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Sweet Fantasy' is a unique mophead hydrangea with blooms that can be pink or blue, featuring red or blue stripes on each petal. This compact plant grows 3 to 4 feet tall and prefers morning sun with afternoon shade. Its striking flowers and manageable size make it a popular choice for garden enthusiasts.
Ceratostigma griffithii
Ceratostigma griffithii, also known as the hardy plumbago, is a deciduous perennial with twiggy, spreading growth and dime-sized green leaves. It is notable for its rich blue flowers that bloom from late August through autumn, attracting butterflies like the tiger swallowtail. In fall, its foliage turns striking shades of red and yellow. This plant is drought-tolerant and can survive temperatures as low as 0°F, making it a resilient choice for gardens.
Sarracenia 'Lady Bug'
This stout cultivar has fat, upright, green and apple red pitchers with flaring hoods that are rounded and rufous red. It attracts insects with nectar glands and forms dense colonies, preferring open, sunny boggy conditions. The plant holds its color into frost and blooms mid-season with numerous red, spicy fragrant flowers. It is a complex cultivar involving S. (psittacina x purpurea) x minor.
Hoya 'Breelyn'
Hoya 'Breelyn' is a trailing or twining plant that thrives in bright, indirect light and temperatures between 60 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. It requires watering when the soil surface is dry and belongs to the Apocynaceae family. This plant is known for its attractive foliage and easy care.
Pelargonium triste
Pelargonium triste, known as the Night-Scented Pelargonium, is a geophyte native to South Africa, notable for its clove-like evening fragrance. It features hairy, divided leaves resembling carrot tops and star-shaped flowers with maroon to black markings. This plant thrives in coastal sands and slopes, growing up to 1 foot 8 inches tall. It enters dormancy during the hot, dry summer and blooms from August to February. The flowers are pollinated by night-active insects, and the seeds have unique coiling awns for ground penetration. It is used in traditional medicine and for tanning leather. Pelargonium triste prefers full sun and well-drained soil, with a hardiness in zones 8-11.
Vitis rotundifolia 'Noble'
Vitis rotundifolia 'Noble' is a prolific fruit-bearing grapevine with excellent cold hardiness. It produces medium-sized, blackish fruit high in fiber and antioxidants, ripening in mid to late September. This self-pollinating vine is indigenous to the United States and thrives in USDA zones 7-10.
Malus domestica 'Cinnamon Spice'
The Cinnamon Spice apple variety has lush green foliage with fragrant white flowers and wine red apples with hints of yellow that ripen in October. The apples have a sweet-tart flavor with hints of cinnamon, and the tree can produce up to 100 apples in a season. It requires cross-pollination, grows up to 30 feet tall and 15 feet wide, and is hardy in USDA zones 5-10.