Plants
Philodendron 'Jose Buono Fiesta'
Philodendron 'Jose Buono Fiesta' is a rare plant with elongated heart-shaped leaves featuring green and white marble variegation. It adds a unique touch to any plant collection.
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.
Tradescantia pallida 'Pale Puma'
Tradescantia pallida 'Pale Puma' is a hybrid plant with leaves that are green in the center and fade to purple around the edges in bright light. It reaches about 1 foot tall and spreads quickly, making it an excellent choice for groundcover or container planting.
Begonia 'Judy Cook'
Begonia 'Judy Cook' is a Rex cultivar hybridized by Tim Anderson in 2012, featuring large silver leaves with dark veins and margins. It prefers bright, indirect light and moderate humidity, growing to a height of 6 to 8 inches. This plant is known for its striking foliage and is suitable for indoor environments.
Ruscus aculeatus
Ruscus aculeatus, also known as butcher's broom, is a rare evergreen shrub with narrow, sharp foliage. It grows up to three feet tall and four feet wide, thriving in dry shade. This plant is deer-resistant and requires a male or bisexual companion to produce red berries.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Wedding Ring'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Wedding Ring' is a plant with bicolored petals featuring a white margin and dark green foliage. It blooms on both new and old wood, making it a versatile choice for gardens.
Anthurium 'Big Bertha' X 'wuhoo's First Night'
Anthurium 'Big Bertha' X 'wuhoo's First Night' is a hybridized plant that thrives in bright, indirect light and high humidity. It requires well-draining soil and should be kept evenly moist, making it a striking addition to any indoor plant collection.
Begonia 'Harmony's Jingle Bells'
Begonia 'Harmony's Jingle Bells' is a bushy plant known for its colorful flowers. It is a popular choice for adding vibrant hues to gardens and indoor spaces. This begonia thrives in well-drained soil and can be a delightful addition to any plant collection.
Ficus 'Tineke'
Ficus 'Tineke' is a variegated plant with green and white leaves and creamy white margins, originating from Southeast Asia. It can grow into a small bush, reaching heights of 3-6 feet, and is known for its air-purifying properties. The plant prefers bright indirect light and should be watered when the soil feels dry. It is mildly toxic to pets and can cause mild skin irritation from its white sap.
Nymphaea 'Ploydaeng'
Nymphaea 'Ploydaeng' is part of a genus of aquatic plants known for their ornamental value and ability to provide shade, reducing algae growth. These plants are divided into tropical and hardy types, with hardy varieties tolerating cold better. They have received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Begonia 'Granada'
Begonia 'Granada' is a small, shrub-like hybrid with a bushy growth habit. It has oval-shaped leaves with a chocolate edge and silver blade, and light pink flowers, growing 12 to 15 inches tall.
Drosera pygmaea 'Mt Lofty'
Drosera pygmaea 'Mt Lofty' is a carnivorous plant requiring full sun or bright light and special water needs, such as rain, RO, or distilled water. It should be kept in a shallow tray of water and not allowed to dry out for more than a day, making it a unique addition to any plant collection.
Vigna angularis
Important in Eastern Asian cuisine, this versatile and nutrient-rich plant is used in desserts in China and Japan. It is easier to digest than cooked legumes, containing more enzymes and less starch, and requires extra rinsing to keep moist.
Nepenthes 'Lady Luck'
Nepenthes 'Lady Luck' is a robust carnivorous plant known for its deep blood-red pitchers that easily form in low light. This hybrid thrives in both lowland and highland tropical conditions, making it suitable for windowsills or terrariums. It tolerates wet conditions and is ideal for beginners due to its vigorous growth and wide temperature tolerance.
Dieffenbachia 'Camouflage'
Dieffenbachia 'Camouflage' is a cultivar known for its large, variegated leaves and upright, outwardly arching growth. It has a freely clumping habit, making it a popular choice for indoor plant collections.
Miscanthus sinensis
Miscanthus sinensis, commonly known as Zebra grass, is an ornamental grass with arching, striped green and white foliage. It forms a 4-foot wide mound and produces tan plumes in late summer, remaining attractive into early spring. This grass is native to eastern Asia and is popular for its graceful appearance and ability to thrive in a variety of garden settings.
Amorphophallus henryi
Amorphophallus henryi, native to Taiwan, is a unique plant with a 2-foot tall speckled green petiole and a giant divided leaf resembling a palm frond. Its flower resembles a glossy purple volcanic caldera with a dark purple spadix and produces dark blue berries after pollination. This plant is known for its unusual form and rancid-smelling flowers.
Zinnia elegans 'Zinderella Pastels Blend'
Zinnia elegans 'Zinderella Pastels Blend' features bright, scabiosa-flowered blooms in a mix of fully double, semi-double, and single flowers. These edible, colorful flowers are deer resistant and add a cheerful touch to any garden. This variety is known for its vibrant display and is a favorite among gardeners.
Pelargonium alternans
Pelargonium alternans is a drought-resistant plant native to the southwestern Cape. It features attractively lobed-toothed foliage and white to very light pink flowers. This plant thrives in light shade or morning sun and requires protection from frost, making it suitable for warmer climates.
Primulina 'Joanne Martinez'
Primulina 'Joanne Martinez' is an easy-care houseplant known for its striking leaf markings. It thrives in bright, indirect light and requires well-draining soil. Regular fertilization with a diluted houseplant fertilizer helps maintain its vibrant appearance. This plant is a member of the African violet family and is appreciated for its ornamental foliage. Its adaptability and low maintenance make it a popular choice for indoor gardening 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.
Rhaphiolepis indica 'Dwarf'
Rhaphiolepis indica 'Dwarf' is a compact broadleaf flowering shrub with snow-white flowers that have a pink shadow. It features glossy evergreen foliage and a naturally rounded shape, growing up to 6 feet tall and wide. This plant is known for its high salt spray tolerance and moderate drought tolerance, making it suitable for coastal gardens.
Arisaema heterophyllum
Arisaema heterophyllum is a perennial herb native to East Asia, featuring a green and purple-tinged pitcher with a long tongue-like spadix. It grows in forests and wetlands, preferring humus-rich, well-draining soil, and is used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Pinguicula 'Pirouette'
Pinguicula 'Pirouette' is a hybrid carnivorous plant with leaves that range from green to vibrant pink and frequently produces violet flowers. It is an Intermediate Tropical plant, easy to grow with no dormancy requirements. This plant thrives in damp, loose, alkaline soils and is suitable for terrariums.
Asplenium 'Leslie'
Asplenium 'Leslie' is a fern known for its distinct fronds. It is pet-friendly and suitable for indoor growing, making it a popular choice for plant enthusiasts.
Salvia 'Saucy Wine'
Salvia 'Saucy Wine' is a sun-loving perennial known for its deep, velvety red blooms. It is low-maintenance and thrives in a variety of climates and soil types. This plant is drought-tolerant once established and attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees, making it a valuable addition to pollinator gardens. 'Saucy Wine' is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking vibrant color and wildlife attraction with minimal care requirements.
Cystopteris protrusa
Cystopteris protrusa is a common North American fern, forming large, dense colonies in moist woodlands. This spring ephemeral features narrow, lacy fronds and grows up to 1 foot tall, spreading to 5 feet wide. It is a compact groundcover that thrives in part sun to light shade and is resistant to deer and rabbits.
Pyrrosia porosa
Pyrrosia porosa, commonly known as the tongue fern, is native to regions from India to the Philippines. It grows on tree trunks at elevations between 3,000 and 8,500 feet, featuring thick, dark green, evergreen fronds with a brown indumentum on the leaf back. This fern is suitable for well-draining slopes or as a pot specimen, thriving in part sun to shade. Its adaptability and unique appearance make it a popular choice for tropical and subtropical gardens.
Begonia squarrosa
Begonia squarrosa is a tropical plant native to Central America, notable for its marbled black and green leaves with tiny red or yellow hairs. It thrives in high humidity environments, making it ideal for terrariums or greenhouses. This begonia requires consistent moisture and is best suited for indoor cultivation.