Plants
Camellia sasanqua 'Pink Perplexion'
Camellia sasanqua 'Pink Perplexion' is an evergreen shrub with a semi-dwarf, rounded growth habit, reaching 4-5 feet in height and width. It features dark green, leathery leaves and produces pink double blooms. This camellia thrives in USDA zones 7-9, preferring full sun to partial shade and rich, acidic soil with good drainage. It is low-maintenance, requiring mulching to protect roots and fertilization in early spring. Its compact size and beautiful flowers make it a popular choice for ornamental gardens.
Bucephalandra 'Giant'
Bucephalandra 'Giant' is a genus of flowering plants in the Araceae family, primarily found in Borneo. Known for its diverse leaf colors, ranging from dark blue to green with various tinges, it grows best when attached to stones or driftwood in streams or rivers. This plant has a slow to medium growth rate and does not require a nutrient-rich substrate, making it suitable for beginners.
Hoya pottsii
Hoya pottsii is a trailing or twining plant with pointed green leaves featuring raised veins. It produces small clusters of white to cream-colored flowers, making it a popular choice for indoor plant enthusiasts.
Begonia 'Libby Lee'
Begonia 'Libby Lee' is a miniature rhizomatous begonia hybridized in 1981, known for its small leaves and numerous white flowers that bloom in early spring. The leaves grow to about 1 inch across, making it a compact choice for indoor or container gardening. This begonia is appreciated for its delicate appearance and ease of care.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Red Star'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Red Star' is a compact hydrangea known for its color-changing blooms, which range from deep dark blue in acidic soil to pink or red in neutral soil. It features strong upright stems and large dark leaves, making it a robust addition to gardens. This plant is suitable for USDA zone 6 and offers a dynamic visual appeal with its adaptable flower colors.
Salvia glutinosa
Salvia glutinosa is a herbaceous perennial native to Central and East Europe and West Asia. It features bright green, hairy leaves and pale yellow flowers speckled with maroon, blooming from June to September. The plant grows in forested areas, preferring shade or partial shade, and forms a clump about 3-4 feet wide and 3 feet tall. Its sticky glandular hairs and unique flower coloration make it a distinctive addition to gardens.
Cleome houtteana
Cleome houtteana, also known as spider flower, is a striking plant with large flower clusters and palm-like leaves that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. It produces fragrant flowers in shades of white, pink, rose, and violet, and is known for its interesting seed pods. This plant is heat and drought-tolerant, often reseeding itself to return year after year with minimal care.
Zinnia elegans 'Queeny Lime Orange'
Zinnia elegans 'Queeny Lime Orange' is a tall plant with an extraordinary color combination, attracting pollinators with its long-lasting blooms. Its edible flowers have earned it accolades, including the 2018 All-America Selections and Fleuroselect Gold Medal awards.
Cymbopogon citratus
Cymbopogon citratus, commonly known as lemongrass, features long, slender blades with a rich green color and a distinct lemony scent when crushed. Native to Maritime Southeast Asia, it grows 2-3 feet tall and wide, thriving in USDA zones 9-11 with 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily. This tropical grass is widely used in Asian cuisine and traditional medicine.
Goeppertia insignis 'Rattlesnake'
Goeppertia insignis 'Rattlesnake', also known as Rattlesnake, is a tropical plant with dark green leaves featuring unique ripples and deep purple undersides. The leaves adjust position with the sun, curling up at night and unfurling in the morning. It thrives in bright, indirect sunlight, moist soil, and high humidity environments, and is known for its air-purifying qualities.
Kohleria tubiflora
Kohleria tubiflora is a vibrant plant native to Central America, Ecuador, and Venezuela, known for its adaptability to vivarium life. It features foliage that ranges from green to deep purple, depending on the lighting conditions. This plant prefers moist environments and thrives under high light, making it a striking addition to any collection. It is easily propagated in sphagnum moss, adding to its appeal for plant enthusiasts.
Begonia 'Jovian'
Begonia 'Jovian' is a rhizomatous hybrid with large, leathery leaves that begin deep burgundy red and turn nearly black. This plant is a striking addition to shaded garden areas, adding a touch of drama with its bold foliage.
Peperomia blanda
Peperomia blanda is a versatile perennial herb with a pan-tropical distribution, often found in damp rock crevices and stream banks. It features small oval leaves with a velvety texture and red stems, growing up to 8 inches tall. This plant thrives in shade to partial shade and is suitable for terrariums, preferring to dry out between waterings.
Agave parviflora
Agave parviflora is a dwarf agave with narrow, dark green leaves marked with white. It features a 5-foot tall bloom spike and produces cream or pale yellow flowers in summer. This rare species is endangered in Arizona and grows in semi-desert grasslands and oak woodlands.
Hoya carnosa
Hoya carnosa, often called the Hindu rope plant, is admired for its twisted, compact leaves and clusters of fragrant, star-shaped flowers. This vining plant thrives in bright, indirect light and prefers moderate watering, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Its waxy, succulent-like leaves and sweetly scented flowers make it a popular choice for hanging baskets.
Kalanchoe delagoensis
Kalanchoe delagoensis, formerly known as Bryophyllum delagoense, is a succulent from Madagascar that produces numerous plantlets along its leaf edges. It features thick, erect stems and fleshy leaves with reddish-brown spots. This drought-tolerant plant thrives in bright, indirect light and is hardy in USDA zones 9 to 11.
Linum perenne
Linum perenne, known for its sky-blue flowers, is a tough perennial that withstands summer heat, humidity, and winter cold. It grows in part shade and is effective for erosion control, attracting both wild birds and pollinators.
Elatine hydropiper
Elatine hydropiper is a rare aquatic plant known for its thin, vertical growing stalks and small roots. It requires high lighting and CO2 injection for optimal growth and can be grown submerged or emersed. This plant is challenging to keep planted but can be anchored using the dry start method.
Dieffenbachia 'Tropic Snow'
Dieffenbachia 'Tropic Snow', also known as Dumb Cane, is a tropical indoor plant with large decorative leaves in dark and light green shades. It can grow up to 6-10 feet tall and thrives in a variety of environments. The plant's variegated leaves contain white or cream patterns, and it is toxic if consumed.
Syngonium 'Neon Robusta'
Syngonium 'Neon Robusta' is a houseplant with beautiful pink leaves, grown in pesticide-free greenhouses. It thrives in moderate light levels and well-draining soil, making it a popular choice for indoor gardening.
Prunus persica 'Flordaking'
This semi-clingstone peach tree produces prolific fruit with red skin and yellow flesh, ripening in May. It requires 500 chill hours and is self-fertile. The tree grows 15-25 feet tall and wide, thrives in USDA zones 6-9, and produces fruit in 1-3 years.
Monstera adansonii 'Small Form'
Monstera adansonii 'Small Form' is a popular houseplant known for its interesting foliage with fenestrations. It thrives in bright, indirect light and well-draining soil, making it a favorite among indoor plant enthusiasts. This plant adds a tropical touch to any space and is easy to care for, making it suitable for both novice and experienced gardeners.
Capsicum annuum 'Cayenne'
Capsicum annuum 'Cayenne' is a prolific pepper plant known for its spicy heat, ranging from 30,000 to 50,000 Scoville units. The peppers can be used fresh, dried, or ground, and they transition from green to red or yellow as they mature. This plant is ideal for those who enjoy adding a kick to their culinary creations.
Peperomia rotundifolia
Peperomia rotundifolia, also known as jade necklace or trailing jade, is a tropical epiphyte native to South America's rainforests. It features hanging shoots with small, thick, fleshy leaves and thrives in moisture and shaded conditions. Ideal for hanging baskets or terrariums, this plant requires high humidity and is sensitive to overwatering.
Hydrangea serrata 'Chiri San Sue'
Hydrangea serrata 'Chiri San Sue' originates from South Korea and features pink or blue doubled petals. It blooms in late spring and has attractive dark green leaves. This hydrangea is a beautiful addition to gardens, offering a choice of flower color based on soil pH.
Anthurium 'Rainbow Champion'
Anthurium 'Rainbow Champion' is a tropical plant with vividly colored spathe leaves and a projecting inflorescence. It thrives in warm, humid environments and features heart-shaped leaves on cylindrical petioles.
Stapelia leendertziae
Stapelia leendertziae is a fascinating succulent native to the dry shrublands and rocky areas of South Africa and Eswatini. It is known for its unique flowers that mimic the smell of decaying flesh to attract flies for pollination. This adaptation makes it an intriguing addition to any plant collection, especially for those interested in unusual pollination strategies.
Haworthia parksiana
Haworthia parksiana is a rare succulent native to the Western Cape of South Africa. It is one of the smallest Haworthia species, growing in rosettes up to 4 cm in diameter. Often hidden in the ground, this plant thrives under bushes and is adapted to receive rain throughout the year.
Schismatoglottis 'Thailand'
Schismatoglottis 'Thailand' is a tropical perennial native to Thailand, known for its glossy green leaves with prominent white veins. This plant grows up to 1-2 feet in height and produces a spadix with greenish-yellow flowers and a maroon spathe. It's commonly grown as a houseplant due to its ornamental foliage and air-purifying properties. Schismatoglottis thrives in bright light and is pet-friendly, making it a great addition to indoor plant collections.