Plants
Spathiphyllum 'Domino'
Spathiphyllum 'Domino' is a tropical evergreen known for its stunning white flowers and large, glossy leaves with white veins. This hardy plant is an excellent air purifier and can reach 1-4 feet tall. It thrives in light to moderate indirect sunlight and is mildly toxic to pets if ingested.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Koby'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Koby' is a large-growing hydrangea with the biggest flowers in the garden. It requires lots of shade and produces pale blue or pink blooms, complemented by tapered, rough, lime green leaves.
Cryptocoryne beckettii 'Pink'
Cryptocoryne beckettii 'Pink' is a small and colorful aquatic plant with a pinkish hue under medium to intense light. It is suitable for beginners and does not require CO2, making it an easy addition to freshwater aquariums.
Philodendron 'Strawberry Shake'
Philodendron 'Strawberry Shake' is a striking plant with variegated foliage in shades of green, cream, pink, and red. It thrives in warm, humid environments with indirect light and requires well-draining soil. Regular watering is essential, but overwatering should be avoided to prevent root rot. Occasional fertilization helps maintain its vibrant coloration.
Begonia 'Fire Breathing Dragon'
Begonia 'Fire Breathing Dragon' is an easy-care plant known for its bushy appearance and vibrant flowers. It produces blooms in a range of colors, including bright red, pink, yellow, and white. This begonia is suitable for both indoor and outdoor settings, adding a splash of color to any garden or home.
Paepalanthus fluviatilis
Paepalanthus fluviatilis, the sole species in the genus Tonina, is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. Known for its unique leaf shape and color, it is used in aquariums but requires specific conditions such as soft, acidic water, high lighting, and CO2 injection to thrive.
Veronica repens
Veronica repens, also known as Corsican speedwell, is a groundcover native to Corsica and Morocco. The 'Sunshine' cultivar features purple flowers and is recommended for rock gardens. This plant has reddish-green round leaves and short spikes of lavender blue flowers in spring, making it a charming addition to garden landscapes.
Begonia 'Harmony's Strawberry Shortcake'
Begonia 'Harmony's Strawberry Shortcake' is a bushy plant that stands out with its colorful flowers, which can be red, pink, yellow, or white. This variety is known for its compact growth and vibrant blooms, making it a popular choice for adding a splash of color to gardens or indoor spaces.
Cryptocoryne usteriana
Cryptocoryne usteriana is an aquatic plant endemic to the Philippines, named after botanist Alfred Usteri. It is found in river tributaries and flood pools, undergoing a seasonal dieback during dry periods. The plant regrows from its rhizome after monsoon rains and is known for its unique bullate leaves with green and brown hues. It is easy to care for in aquariums, requiring medium to high lighting and a nutrient-rich substrate. Despite its resilience, it is threatened by overcollection for the aquarium trade.
Gazania rigens
Gazania rigens is a groundcover plant with lush, low-growing greenery and blooms in sunny, warm colors. The petals unfurl in sunshine and close in cloud cover, making it a dynamic addition to gardens. It is drought-tolerant once established, thrives in heat, and attracts pollinators. This plant is a perennial in USDA zones 9-11 and is native to coastal areas of southern Africa.
Monstera 'Standeleyana Albo Variegated'
Monstera 'Standeleyana Albo Variegated' is a climbing plant with large oval leaves featuring white or cream-speckled variegation. It can grow up to five feet tall indoors and reaches 20 feet in the wild.
Begonia 'Gene Daniels'
Begonia 'Gene Daniels' is a shrub-type hybrid with oval-shaped leaves that are olive green on top and blood red on the reverse. Created by Rudy Ziesenhenne in California in 1975, this plant is part of the Begoniaceae family and is known for its striking foliage.
Begonia 'Rondeau'
Begonia 'Rondeau' is a visually striking plant with vivid markings, suitable for vivariums, terrariums, and as a houseplant. Its unique appearance makes it a popular choice for indoor gardening.
Paradrymonia campostyla
Paradrymonia campostyla is a quick-growing vine ideal for beginners. It thrives in moist sphagnum moss and adds color to vivariums. This plant is known for its adventitious, aerial roots and is easy to propagate.
Microgramma lycopodioides
Microgramma lycopodioides is a micro fern native to regions like Ecuador, Panama, and Madagascar. It features flat, thin green fronds and spreads via a creeping rhizome. This slow-growing fern thrives in moderate, indirect light and high humidity, making it suitable for terrariums or as a ground cover.
Sarracenia 'Velvet'
This colorful shorter cultivar of S. leucophylla has reddish-brown veins and fine velvety pubescence, likely a complex cross of S. leucophylla and S. purpurea venosa. It prefers very wet, even water-logged areas and forms colonies with 8 to 12 pitchers per plant. The plant is showy in spring and fall, with large, bright crimson to maroon flowers that bloom from March to April before the pitchers fully develop.
Echinodorus 'Chocolate Marble'
Echinodorus 'Chocolate Marble' is a popular aquarium plant known for its large size and highly variegated blotched pattern. It propagates through side shoots and requires nutrient-dense soil, carbon dioxide, and adequate lighting. This heavy root feeder can grow quite tall, making it a striking addition to planted tanks.
Begonia 'Cracklin' Rosie'
Begonia 'Cracklin' Rosie' is an upright cane-like begonia with large bronze leaves that mature to dark green with silver dots. It features pink flowers in large clusters, although it does not bloom frequently. The plant's red leaf backs add to its visual appeal.
Cyanotis arachnoidea
Cyanotis arachnoidea is a fast-growing plant with green leaves and burgundy undersides, ideal for hanging baskets. It belongs to the Commelinaceae family and adds a touch of color with its sprawling habit.
Agave lechuguilla
Agave lechuguilla, a century plant native to the Chihuahuan Desert, is known for its large patches of thick, upright foliage. It flowers once in its lifetime, producing a tall stalk before dying, and reproduces through underground offshoots. The plant is used for making rope and fiber and is toxic to cattle and sheep.
Alocasia 'Lutea'
Alocasia 'Lutea' is a tropical plant with arrowhead-shaped leaves and vibrant yellow stems and veins. It thrives in bright, indirect light and requires well-draining soil. This plant grows larger in higher humidity, making it a striking addition to any indoor or outdoor space.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Blue Wave'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Blue Wave' is a lacecap hydrangea known for its strong and hardy growth. It produces blue flowers in acidic soils and features dark green foliage. This hydrangea thrives in light shade, making it a versatile addition to gardens.
Begonia 'Maledives'
Begonia 'Maledives' is a low-maintenance plant that thrives in bright shade and can be grown both indoors and outdoors. It is important to note that this plant is toxic to animals and cannot tolerate freezing temperatures, making it ideal for warmer climates or as a houseplant.
Euphorbia aeruginosa
Euphorbia aeruginosa is a succulent native to South Africa, growing as a small shrub in sandy soils and rock fractures. It produces yellow cyathia, or flowering heads, and is regulated under CITES Appendix II due to its trade restrictions. This plant is well-suited to arid environments and adds a distinctive touch to succulent gardens.
Aglaonema 'Creta'
Aglaonema 'Creta' is a tall, easy-care houseplant with striking green and pink foliage. It is well-suited for low-light conditions and is known for its air-purifying qualities.
Pinguicula primuliflora
Pinguicula primuliflora, a carnivorous plant native to the Gulf Coast, thrives in open, wet savannas and shallow ponds. It prefers full sun and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures. The plant is known for its purple, bluish violet, or occasionally white flowers, making it a unique addition to any collection of bug-eating plants.
Carex ornithopoda
Carex ornithopoda, known as the bird's foot sedge, is native to Europe and Anatolia. It features narrow green leaves and is best used in mass plantings or as a rock garden specimen. A variegated cultivar is available for ornamental use.