Plants
Begonia 'Nebula'
Begonia 'Nebula' is an easy-care plant with a bushy appearance, known for its colorful blooms. It is a popular choice for its vibrant flowers and manageable growth.
Begonia 'Catherine Too'
Begonia 'Catherine Too' is a cane-like hybrid with lance-shaped leaves that have a toothed margin and silver blotches. It produces pink flowers in large clusters and blooms frequently.
Cryptanthus 'Rubin Star'
Cryptanthus 'Rubin Star' is a popular Bromeliad variety with bright pink and black leaves. It is known for its striking foliage and is often grown as a decorative houseplant.
Anthurium watermaliense
Anthurium watermaliense is a tropical houseplant native to Central America, known for its dark purple spathes and elongated, lance-shaped leaves. It thrives in humid environments with bright, indirect light.
Araucaria araucana
The Araucaria araucana, commonly known as the monkey puzzle tree, is an evergreen conifer native to Chile and Argentina. It is recognized for its unique, spiny branches and thick, scale-like leaves, earning it the nickname 'living fossil.' This tree is the national tree of Chile and is considered endangered due to threats like forest fires and overharvesting. It thrives in well-drained, slightly acidic volcanic soil and can withstand temperatures as low as -4°F. The tree is dioecious, meaning male and female cones grow on separate trees, and it takes 30 to 40 years to produce seeds. Its seeds are edible and have been traditionally harvested by indigenous peoples. The monkey puzzle tree is popular in gardens for its unusual appearance and can grow up to 10 feet tall in 10 years under suitable conditions.
Malus domestica 'Granny Smith'
Malus domestica 'Granny Smith' is a semi-dwarf apple tree variety that originated in Australia around 1868. Known for its tart, green apples, this tree grows 8 to 15 feet tall and wide, thriving in full sunlight or partial shade. It blooms in spring with white flowers, and the apples are ready for harvest in the fall. This variety is resistant to powdery mildew and other diseases, making it a hardy choice for USDA zones 5-9.
Astilbe biternata
Astilbe biternata is a perennial plant resembling an aruncus, with large, astilbe-like foliage. It is topped with tall spikes of whitish flowers in late spring, making it suitable as a backdrop in woodland gardens. This plant thrives in shaded areas and is known for attracting butterflies, adding a delicate touch to garden landscapes.
Selaginella emmeliana
Selaginella emmeliana is a spikemoss native to Central America, thriving in high humidity environments. It features bright green foliage and aerial roots, making it suitable for terrariums. This plant prefers moderate to low light and can be rooted on moist Sphagnum moss, adding a lush, tropical feel to indoor spaces.
Malus domestica 'Ein Shemer'
Malus domestica 'Ein Shemer' is an apple tree that produces pale yellow apples with a sweet yet slightly acidic flavor. Ripening in June or July, this tree can grow between 10 to 15 feet in height and up to 30 feet in width. It is best suited for USDA zones 6-9 and requires around 350 chill hours. While self-fruitful, it performs better with cross-pollination and thrives in full sun with slightly acidic, well-draining soil.
Begonia borneensis
Begonia borneensis is a cane-like plant native to Borneo, known for its pink flowers and silver-veined bright green leaves. The underside and edges of the leaves have a burgundy coloration. It thrives in bright, indirect light and requires humidity levels between 40-60%. This begonia reaches a height of 18-24 inches and should be watered when the top two inches of soil are dry.
Nepenthes rajah
Nepenthes rajah is a remarkable carnivorous pitcher plant native to the highlands of Mount Kinabalu and Mount Tambuyukon in Malaysian Borneo. Known for its giant, deep red pitchers, it is one of the largest in its genus, capable of holding up to 3.5 liters of water. This plant thrives in high-altitude, cool environments and is classified as endangered. Its pitchers are known to trap small mammals and vertebrates, and it hosts a variety of symbiotic organisms. The plant is dioecious, meaning individual plants produce flowers of a single sex. It requires bright light and high humidity, making it suitable for cultivation as a highlander plant.
Rosa 'Meidrifora'
Rosa 'Meidrifora' is a low-growing shrub rose that serves as an excellent groundcover, featuring mounded coral flowers. Blooming from mid-spring to fall, this rose requires well-drained garden soil and full sun to thrive. It is a resilient plant that adds vibrant color to any landscape, with minimal maintenance required. Fertilizing in spring with a slow-release fertilizer will help maintain its health and vigor throughout the growing season.
Cattleya forbesii
Cattleya forbesii is an orchid species with a diploid chromosome number ranging from 54 to 60. This plant is appreciated for its beautiful blooms and is a favorite among orchid collectors.
Sansevieria laurentii
Sansevieria laurentii, also known as Snake Plant, features yellow edging and green and silver variegated leaves. It is an easy-care plant with low-light tolerance, making it a popular choice for indoor environments.
Othonna triplinervia
Othonna triplinervia is a thick, evergreen shrublet native to South Africa, known for its fleshy stems and obovate leaves. It grows in crevices on east-facing aspects of quartzitic sandstone soil, thriving in areas with winter and summer rainfall. The plant's leaves are 3-nerved and netted-veined, adding a unique texture to its appearance. It is well-suited for cultivation in regions with mild winters and minimal frost.
Nematanthus 'Tropicana'
Nematanthus 'Tropicana' is a hybrid plant with dark green leaves and a bushy growth habit that eventually trails over pots or baskets. It is ever-blooming, producing golden yellow pouch-shaped flowers with maroon stripes. This plant is part of the Gesneriaceae family and is known for its vibrant and continuous floral display.
Hoya sulawesiana
Hoya sulawesiana is a trailing or twining plant with long, lanceolate leaves and pink flowers with deep pink corollas and white hairs. It thrives in bright, indirect light and temperatures between 60 to 85 degrees. This plant should be watered when the soil surface is dry.
Hoya krohniana 'Super Silver Black'
Hoya krohniana 'Super Silver Black' is a sport of H. krohniana 'Super Silver', featuring silver and black coloration. It prefers bright, indirect light and temperatures between 60 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit. This plant has a trailing or twining growth habit, making it a unique choice for hanging baskets or as a climbing plant.
Vigna unguiculata
Vigna unguiculata, commonly known as cowpeas, are compact, productive plants that grow about 2 feet tall. They are prolific in drier conditions and are nutritious, being low in fat and high in fiber and protein. Cowpeas can be harvested fresh in 62 days or dry in 90 days.
Euphorbia 'Mint Cream'
Euphorbia 'Mint Cream', also known as the African milk tree, features erect, columnar branches with slender leaves and is a variegated form of Euphorbia trigona. This hardy and low-maintenance succulent thrives in bright light and is suitable for medium to small pots, making it a popular choice for indoor plant enthusiasts.
Anthurium dolichostachyum 'Type'
Anthurium dolichostachyum 'Type' is a tropical plant with deep green leaves, thriving in vivarium conditions. It prefers moderate, indirect light and high humidity, making it a popular choice for indoor plant enthusiasts.
Gymnocalycium baldianum
Gymnocalycium baldianum is a small, round cactus native to Argentina, recognized for its red, pink, or orange funnel-shaped flowers. It has a dark gray-green to blue-green color and can grow up to 12 inches tall. This cactus is easy to cultivate, requiring well-drained soil and minimal watering in winter. It can tolerate temperatures as low as 14°F and has been awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Specklinia picta
Specklinia picta is a small orchid species from the Neotropical region, known for its colorful, intricately patterned flowers. It requires humidity, well-draining soil, and bright indirect light to thrive.
Dracontium spruceanum
Dracontium spruceanum, also known as the Amazon lily, is a tropical plant native to the understory of the Amazon rainforest. It features large, glossy leaves with a ribbed texture and a tall spadix surrounded by a white spathe. This plant is known for its striking appearance and thrives in warm, humid conditions.
Syngonium podophyllum 'Three Kings'
Syngonium podophyllum 'Three Kings' is a climbing plant with deep green leaves featuring jade to white variegation. The variegation is stable and becomes more pronounced with age. This plant thrives in bright, indirect light and can be grown as a trailing or climbing specimen.
Bucephalandra belindae
Bucephalandra belindae is a slow-growing aquatic plant native to Borneo, known for its thin, curly-edged leaves that range in color from light to dark green. It thrives under low to moderate lighting and can be grown submerged or emersed, making it a versatile choice for aquariums.
Euphorbia clavarioides
Euphorbia clavarioides is a succulent native to Botswana, Lesotho, and South Africa, known for its compact growth and yellow flowers. It can reach up to 18 cm in diameter and 30 cm in height, making it a distinctive addition to any collection.
Begonia 'Pink African Violet'
Begonia 'Pink African Violet' is a compact plant hybridized by Leslie Woodriff, resembling an African Violet. It has glossy green leaves that grow in a rosette and produces flowers in the crown, making it suitable for terrariums.
Ilex vomitoria 'Bordeaux'
Native to the southeastern United States, this compact shrub has a symmetrical growth habit and deep green, glossy, spiny foliage. It tolerates a range of soil types and pH levels and is highly drought-tolerant and low maintenance. The plant is highly resistant to pests and diseases and is versatile for hedges, borders, and foundation plantings.
Yucca jaliscensis
Yucca jaliscensis is a tall, tree-like species native to the highlands of southwestern Mexico. It can grow up to 33 feet tall and features stiff, blue to green leaves. The plant is drought-tolerant and thrives in dry, rocky environments, often found in forested ravines and tropical deciduous forests.