Plants
Vriesea racinae
Vriesea racinae is a true miniature epiphyte from Brazil, known for its curled deep green leaves with brown spots as they mature. It produces bell-shaped white flowers and prefers bright, indirect or filtered light. This plant requires well-draining soil and is ideal for those looking to add a touch of the tropics to their indoor plant collection. Its compact size and unique foliage make it a charming addition to any space.
Anthurium 'Mystique'
Anthurium 'Mystique' is a plant with palette-shaped leaves and contrasting dark green foliage. It is a striking addition to any plant collection, known for its unique leaf shape.
Pilea 'Silver'
Pilea 'Silver' is a plant with shiny, dark green, circular leaves and long petioles. It is known for its attractive foliage and is suitable for pet-friendly environments.
Pothos 'Lemon Meringue'
Pothos 'Lemon Meringue' is a sport mutation of the global green pothos, featuring small green leaves variegated with bright, golden yellow. This plant is known for its air-purifying qualities and easy care, thriving in both bright and low light conditions.
Curcuma alismatifolia
This plant features an upright structure with blooms that appear on a scape above the foliage. The pink blossoms emerge from late spring through fall, adding a splash of color to the garden.
Drosera paleacea 'Cranbrook'
Drosera paleacea 'Cranbrook' is a tiny Australian pygmy sundew that requires full sun or bright light. It has special water needs, preferring rain, RO, or distilled water, and should not dry out for more than a day. This carnivorous plant is a unique addition to any collection.
Utricularia longifolia
Utricularia longifolia is a large perennial carnivorous plant native to Brazil, known for its beautiful deep purple blooms and slender green leaves. It thrives in wet, humid conditions and is popular among carnivorous plant enthusiasts.
Dendrobium thyrsiflorum
Dendrobium thyrsiflorum, native to the Himalayas and northern Indochina, is known for its pinecone-like racemes. This orchid has two recognized varieties and is appreciated for its unique floral structure.
Begonia 'Red Planet'
Begonia 'Red Planet' is a small rhizomatous plant with dark green leaves mottled with chocolate brown and a red dot at the petiole attachment. It grows 4 to 6 inches tall and prefers shade to partial shade, making it suitable for houseplants, terrariums, or vivariums.
Buxus 'Babylon Beauty'
Buxus 'Babylon Beauty' is an evergreen shrub with lighter green foliage, known for its compact growth and blight resistance. It grows 3-4 feet tall and 3-5 feet wide, making it ideal for low hedges and patio containers. This boxwood thrives in full sun to partial shade and is cold hardy in USDA zones 5-9.
Amorphophallus prainii
Amorphophallus prainii, commonly known as the voodoo lily, features a bizarre flower with a speckled spathe and a white, banana-like spadix. It emits a carrion-like odor to attract pollinators and is easy to grow in a mix of peat, perlite, and orchid bark.
Zantedeschia rehmannii
Zantedeschia rehmannii, commonly known as the pink calla lily, is a lovely flowering plant that blooms in early summer. It features mauve to rose-purple spathes with yellow spadices and grows to about 16 inches tall. This plant is slightly frost hardy and prefers well-composted soil in part shade, making it a charming addition to gardens.
Aeonium aureum
Aeonium aureum is a succulent native to the Canary Islands, featuring very short stems with several leaf rosettes of grey-green, fleshy leaves. It produces bright yellow flowers and is highly drought-tolerant, thriving in sunny areas with well-draining soil.
Rossioglossum schlieperianum
Rossioglossum schlieperianum is an orchid native to Central America, known for its showy and often fragrant blooms. It requires bright, indirect light and well-draining growing media, thriving in environments with proper humidity levels.
Nigella damascena
Nigella damascena, commonly known as Love-in-a-Mist, is an annual flowering plant with unique dual-colored blooms of violet-blue and white, and intriguing deep purple seed pods. Native to southern Europe, North Africa, and southwest Asia, it grows 8-20 inches tall and features finely divided, thread-like leaves. This plant is drought-tolerant, self-sows readily, and attracts pollinators, making it a favorite for cut flower gardens. Its flowers bloom in early summer, displaying a range of colors including blue, white, pink, and pale purple. The seed pods are large and inflated, adding visual interest even after the flowers fade. Nigella is easy to grow and can thrive in various garden settings, continuing to return year after year. However, the seeds contain a toxic alkaloid called damascenine, so caution is advised around pets and children.
Rubus 'Osage'
Rubus 'Osage' is a thorn-free blackberry variety developed by the University of Arkansas. It produces medium-sized, flavorful berries in June and is known for its high yield and excellent storage potential. This fast-growing plant requires full sun and nutrient-rich soil, with canes that benefit from trellis support.
Hibiscus coccineus
Hibiscus coccineus, or Texas star, is a striking herbaceous perennial native to the Southeastern United States. It grows 6-8 feet tall and features bright scarlet flowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies. This plant thrives in full sun with moist soil and is hardy in USDA zones 6-9.
Prosthechea prismatocarpa
Prosthechea prismatocarpa is an epiphytic orchid celebrated for its distinctive and intricate flowers. It adapts to diverse habitats in Central and South America, making it a versatile addition to orchid collections. This plant is known for its unique floral patterns.
Peperomia 'Raindrop'
Peperomia 'Raindrop' is a tropical plant native to South America, characterized by its thick, shiny leaves that store water. It thrives in bright, filtered light and high humidity, making it a low-maintenance choice for indoor environments. This plant is pet-friendly and adds a lush, green presence to any space.
Agave victoriae-reginae
Agave victoriae-reginae, native to Mexico, is a slow-growing succulent known for its tight rosettes and thick, dark green leaves with dramatic white bands. It is drought-tolerant and requires full sun and well-draining soil. This plant is hardy in USDA zones 9-12 and blooms after 40 years, after which it dies.
Jacobaea maritima
Jacobaea maritima, commonly known as Dusty Miller, is valued for its beautiful contrast and texture in gardens. It is excellent for edging and moon gardens and attracts butterflies with its yellow flowers.
Aloe fosteri
Aloe fosteri, named after Cyril Foster, is a winter-hardy aloe species native to South Africa. It forms a trunkless specimen with thick, fleshy green leaves adorned with white flecks and silver bands, edged with orange-red spines. Bright orange tubular flowers tipped in yellow bloom on this plant, which requires a dry, well-drained site in winter. Its sap is traditionally used to treat wounds.
Begonia acetosa
Begonia acetosa is a rhizomatous species native to Brazil, known for its bright green leaves with a dark red underside. It grows well in indirect light and moderate humidity, preferring moist soil. This begonia is used to create new hybrids and has been cultivated in the United States since 1946.
Aporocactus flagelliformis
Aporocactus flagelliformis, commonly known as the Rattail cactus, is a species of flowering plant native to Mexico. It is cultivated as a houseplant for its long, slender stems and crimson-pink blooms. This cactus is ideal for hanging baskets and thrives in bright light conditions.
Cryptanthus 'Betty'
Cryptanthus 'Betty' is a hybrid plant known for its striking foliage. It forms clusters of small, upright growths with deep green and silver leaves that have wavy, undulating edges. Narrow silver bands run the length of the leaves, adding to its visual appeal. This plant is well-suited for indoor tropical settings.
Gentiana clausa
Gentiana clausa, commonly known as 'bottle gentian', is native to the moist meadows and woods of Eastern North America. It features paired, lanceolate leaves and blue blooms that remain closed or nearly closed, flowering from late August to October. The plant attracts native bees and prefers well-drained soils, tolerating slightly acidic and alkaline conditions.
Convallaria keiskei
Convallaria keiskei is a variegated selection of lily of the valley with 10-inch tall green leaves striped with cream. It produces lightly fragrant white flowers in early spring, making it a charming addition to shaded gardens.
Furcraea foetida
Furcraea foetida, commonly known as Mauritius hemp, is a striking evergreen perennial subshrub native to the Caribbean and northern South America. It features sword-shaped leaves that can grow up to 5 feet long, sometimes edged with hooked spines. The plant is notable for its towering inflorescence, which can reach up to 25 feet, bearing greenish to creamy white, strongly scented flowers. After flowering, the plant's blooming section dies, but new growth emerges from its roots and rhizomes. Mauritius hemp is cultivated for its natural fiber, similar to sisal, and as an ornamental plant. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers slightly acidic, well-draining soil. The plant is hardy in USDA zones 9a to 11 and can tolerate temperatures as low as 25°F. Its slow growth rate and unique appearance make it a fascinating addition to gardens in suitable climates.
Verbesina olsenii
Verbesina olsenii is a towering perennial that can reach up to 10 feet in height, notable for its thick, green, winged stems and large, mitten-shaped leaves. In late October, it produces clusters of bright yellow daisies with a unique tootsie-roll fragrance. This plant is native to Mexico and Texas and thrives in sunny environments, making it a striking addition to fall gardens. Its vibrant flowers attract butterflies and other pollinators, adding life to any garden space.
Nandina domestica 'Lemon Lime'
This compact shrub has bright lime green new growth and may develop white flowers and small berries. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and well-draining soil, growing well in hardiness zones 8-10.