Plants
Anthurium 'Vittarifolium'
Anthurium 'Vittarifolium' is a tropical epiphyte native to the Amazon basin, known for its long, strap-like, silvery green leaves. It thrives in moderate, indirect light and high humidity, requiring more airflow than most Anthurium species. The leaves can mature to over 4 feet long, making it a striking addition to any tropical plant collection.
Piper crocatum
Piper crocatum is a trailing vine native to Ecuador and Peru, featuring oval, dark green leaves with pink venation. It thrives in high humidity and moderate light conditions, making it suitable for indoor environments. The plant's thick, glossy leaves add a touch of exotic beauty.
Drosera spatulata
Drosera spatulata, commonly known as the tropical sundew, is a small, perennial carnivorous plant with spoon-shaped leaves. It thrives in sunny, boggy conditions and is native to regions across Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. This plant is known for its red traps covered in tentacles that quickly move to capture prey. It does not require a dormancy period and can grow year-round if kept moist. The sundew produces pink or white flowers on erect scapes, especially in summer. It is hardy and prolific, often considered a weed due to its abundant seed production. Ideal for terrariums, it prefers a mix of peat and perlite and temperatures above 70°F. Its leaves can vary in color from orangey-green to maroon, adding visual interest to any collection.
Buddleja 'Smnbdpt'
Buddleja 'Smnbdpt' is a compact butterfly bush known for its vibrant pink flowers with large, plump petals and delightful fragrance. It attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators, making it a lively addition to any garden. This plant thrives in full sun and adapts to various soil types, reaching a mature height and spread of 2-3 feet.
Chamaecyparis obtusa
Chamaecyparis obtusa, commonly known as Hinoki cypress, is a slow-growing conifer with a compact, conical shape. It features dark green, fan-like branches and can reach up to 12.5 feet tall in ten years. This tree is native to Japan and is valued for its ornamental appeal and high-quality, rot-resistant wood.
Muhlenbergia rigens
Muhlenbergia rigens, also known as deer grass, is an ornamental grass native to the Southwest US. It forms a 3-foot tall clump of grey-green foliage with narrow plumes reaching 6 feet. This drought-tolerant plant is suitable for xeriscaping and provides cover for wildlife. It is used for erosion control and restoration projects.
Aeonium 'Kiwi'
Aeonium 'Kiwi' is a succulent with rosettes of green and yellow leaves edged in pink. It can grow up to 3 feet tall and produces yellow flowers in summer. This plant requires a lot of light, full to partial sun, and prefers porous soil with excellent drainage, making it a vibrant addition to any sunny garden.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Expression'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Expression' is a captivating plant known for its triple bloom petals, which are highly sensitive to soil pH, affecting their color. Bred in Japan, this hydrangea is a recent introduction, offering a unique floral display that changes with the soil's acidity or alkalinity.
Dracaena fragrans 'White Jewel'
Dracaena fragrans 'White Jewel' is a versatile plant that thrives in low light conditions. Its leaves can grow long, making it an attractive choice for indoor spaces. This easy-care plant is perfect for those looking to add greenery to their home with minimal effort.
Beta vulgaris 'Chioggia'
Beta vulgaris 'Chioggia' is an Italian heirloom beet known for its unique concentric rings of red and white inside. High in fiber, potassium, folic acid, and betacyanin, it is delicious when roasted, steamed, or pickled. This beet variety produces multiple plants per seed, making it a productive choice for gardens.
Vitis labrusca 'Niagara'
The Niagara grape vine, Vitis labrusca 'Niagara', is a hardy and resilient plant known for producing large clusters of sweet grapes with a hint of tartness. This versatile grape is suitable for various culinary uses and thrives in all growing zones, requiring full sun and well-draining soil. It benefits from support structures like trellises and regular pruning. Rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, it contains Resveratrol, which has anti-inflammatory properties and promotes cardiovascular health. The plant is self-pollinating and can grow to a mature height of 4 to 8 feet.
Aglaonema 'Pink Moon'
Aglaonema 'Pink Moon' is an easy-care houseplant with large green leaves accented by pink veining. It is known for its air-purifying qualities and ability to thrive in low-light conditions, making it a popular choice for indoor environments.
Pyrus communis 'Hood'
Pyrus communis 'Hood' is a pear tree known for its sweet, buttery smooth textured yellow-green flesh. It flowers in early spring and ripens from mid to late July, requiring a pollinator for fruit production. This tree is fire blight resistant and grows in USDA zones 8-10, reaching up to 30 feet tall and 15-20 feet wide. It requires well-drained soil and full sun, with a growth rate of 1-2 feet per year. Pruning in late winter is recommended to maintain its shape and health.
Philodendron sodiroi
Philodendron sodiroi is a climbing epiphyte with silver-mottled, heart-shaped leaves native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is known for its ability to remove pollutants like formaldehyde, making it a popular choice for indoor plantscaping. This plant prefers moderate, indirect light and high humidity, forming aerial roots in such conditions.
Philodendron ernestii
Philodendron ernestii is a climbing or vining plant from Central and South America, celebrated for its large, deeply lobed red foliage. It adapts well to indoor environments, requiring well-draining soil and moderate to bright indirect light.
Aeschynanthus 'Rigel'
Aeschynanthus 'Rigel' is a hybrid plant with orange, trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom frequently. It has a more compact growth habit compared to its parent species and is easy to grow. This plant is suitable for indoor settings, offering vibrant blooms and trailing foliage.
Alocasia 'Polly'
Alocasia 'Polly' is a striking plant known for its bold foliage and unique growth habit. It requires plenty of sunlight and careful water control after summer dormancy. This plant thrives in a soil mix of 60% granular soil and 40% peat soil, with ceramic pots recommended for optimal growth. Alocasia 'Polly' prefers temperatures between 64-82°F and can tolerate a minimum temperature of 28°F in winter. Its ability to thrive in normal household humidity levels makes it a popular choice for indoor gardeners. This plant is a great option for those looking to add a touch of exotic beauty to their home.
Stachys macrantha
Stachys macrantha is a small clumping perennial with spikes of pink and purple flowers. It features green foliage and is known for its rabbit-resistant qualities. This plant thrives in sunny locations and is a popular choice for perennial gardens.
Syngonium 'Red Arrow'
Syngonium 'Red Arrow' is an evergreen climber from the aroid family, grown for its attractive foliage. It requires medium to bright light and should be kept moist during the growing period, with drier conditions in winter. Young leaves are light green with purple undersides, maturing into divided leaflets.
Drosera binata
Drosera binata, commonly known as the forked sundew, is a fascinating carnivorous plant native to Australia and New Zealand. It features narrow, branching leaves that are dichotomously divided, making it an effective insect trapper. This perennial thrives in coastal areas below 3,280 feet and can be found in both temperate and tropical climates. Some varieties, like the T-form, have green foliage that turns red with age, while others, such as var. dichotoma, display yellowish leaves with multiple leaf points. The plant is known for its large, sprawling growth and pink glandular leaves. It prefers open, sunny, boggy conditions and requires high-quality water, such as rain or distilled water. Drosera binata can flower multiple times from June to September, producing white blossoms on tall red scapes. It is easily propagated by division of its thick, black, hairy roots and is suitable for bog gardens, greenhouses, and indoor cultivation.
Euphorbia cotinifolia
Euphorbia cotinifolia is a broadleaf red shrub native to Mexico and South America, known for its bright burgundy-red leaves. It can grow as a tree up to 30 feet tall and produces small white flowers with creamy bracts in summer. The sap is a skin irritant and toxic, historically used as medicine and poison.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Heart Throb'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Heart Throb' is a dwarf hydrangea that produces stunning cherry red bloom clusters with green marbling. It blooms from summer through early fall and reaches a mature size of 3 feet tall and wide. This variety is hardy in USDA Zones 5 to 9 and thrives in part sun to full shade. It requires minimal maintenance, with no pruning necessary, and can tolerate more sun than traditional mophead hydrangeas.
Araucaria heterophylla
Araucaria heterophylla, commonly known as the Norfolk Island pine, is a species of conifer endemic to Norfolk Island. It is often grown as an ornamental plant and is recognized for its symmetrical, tiered branches and soft, needle-like leaves.
Sarracenia rehderi
Sarracenia rehderi is a unique pitcher plant hybrid native to North Carolina, known for its striking red-blushed upright pitchers and sweetly fragrant flowers. This plant is a cross between Sarracenia rubra and Sarracenia minor, thriving in sunny, boggy conditions and forming large colonies. It features vibrant flowers with orange centers and yellow edges, blooming early in spring. The plant is easy to grow and maintains its color even into frost. It is a perennial that prefers full sun to partial sun and can be grown in bog gardens, greenhouses, or indoors. Sarracenia rehderi is well-suited for USDA zones 6-8 and benefits from a period of dormancy.
Begonia 'Steve's Leaves Cierge Magique'
Begonia 'Steve's Leaves Cierge Magique' is a distinguished hybrid recognized for its large, olive green to black leaves with a sheen and crinkled texture in higher light. The plant features wavy leaf margins and a red underside, with large electric orange flower clusters. Its rounded growth habit makes it suitable for hanging baskets, adding a vibrant touch to indoor or outdoor spaces.
Buxus 'Green Velvet'
A hybrid between Korean and English boxwood, this cold-hardy plant grows 3-4 feet tall and wide. It features small yellow flowers in spring and is resistant to diseases, deer, and pests. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and well-draining soil, with new growth of 12 inches annually.
Arundo formosana
Arundo formosana is a dwarf version of the giant reed grass, native to Taiwan, and grows up to 8 feet tall. It spreads by thick rhizomes and produces airy plumes in late summer. This ornamental grass is suitable for sunny locations and adds a vertical element to garden landscapes.
Borago officinalis
This plant grows to a height of 2 to 3 feet and attracts bees and beneficial insects. It has edible flowers with a cucumber-like flavor, and its leaves and stems are also edible. It is fairly drought tolerant once established.
Calathea makoyana
Calathea makoyana, also known as the Peacock Plant, is a tropical indoor plant with soft green leaves featuring unique patterns. The leaves adjust their position with the sun, adding dynamic movement to its appearance. This plant is native to tropical regions and is grown for its vibrant, upright, oval leaves.