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The bird's nest fern is named this way because the centre of the plant resembles a bird's nest. It is also occasionally called a crow's nest fern. The Bird's Nest Fern is Native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, Eastern Australia and India.  

Scientific Name: Asplenium Nidus

Common Name: Bird's Nest Fern

Light: Bright indirect light

Watering: They need a very deep watering followed by letting them dry out.

Growth: Can grow up to 12 inches

Pet Safe: yes

Care: Easy

Looking like a palm tree gives this plant a tropical look! This variety has lovely pink edges to its leaves.  This plant originates from tropical Madagascar and It can live for decades under the right conditions.  

Scientific Name: Dracaena Marginata "Colorama"

Common Name: Dracaena Colorama/Dragon Tree

Light: Bright indirect light

Growth: 4-6 feet tall indoors

Watering: Keep evenly hydrated

Pet Safe: No

Care: Easy

A curious palm sprouting straight from the coconut!  This palm, while kept indoors, will not grow into a tall tree. Their growth depends on the size of their pot. Coconut palms that are grown indoors are also not likely not reach a size that allows it to bear fruit.  As your palm grows, be sure to up the pot size to give the root system lots of room.  

Scientific Name: Cocos Nucifera

Common Name: Coconut Palm

Light: Full sun for as many hours as possible.  In the winter months, consider using a grow light to compensate for the shorter days.

Watering: Keep the soil consistently hydrated but not soggy.  Fertilize regularly if possible.

Pet safe: Yes

Care: Easy

Also known as Wax Plants, hoyas are collectible tropical succulents native to Asia + Australia, and have a cult following! Their compact little flowers are highly fragrant!

Scientific Name: Hoya australis ssp. tenuipes 'Lisa'

Common Name: Hoya Lisa, Wax Plant Lisa, Porcelain Flower

Light: Low-medium light

Growth: Vining up to 3 ft long; requires a trellis or hanging planter

Watering: Let soil almost completely dry out between watering 

Pet Safe: No

Care: Easy

The Pink Lady Turtle Vine is a trailing succulent known for it's beautifully vibrant, pink and cream variegated leaves. It originates from the tropical regions of the Americas.  This plant spreads horizontally making it wonderful for hanging baskets or effective ground cover.  It can produce little white flowers in the summer months. It has air purifying qualities and is known to reduce stress and promote relaxation!

Scientific Name: Callisia Repens

Common Name: The Pink Lady Turtle Vine/Pink Panther

Light: Bright indirect light 

Watering: When top soil is dry, ensure good drainage 

Pet Safe: Generally considered non toxic

Care: Easy

 Originating from South Africa, this Jade is known for its easy care, low maintenance qualities.  One of most popular succulents around!

Scientific Name: Crassula Ovata 

Common Name: Jade, Lucky Plant, Money Tree

Growth: about 2 inches of height per year indoors

Light: Bright indirect light to full sun

Watering: Let dry out between waterings

Pet Safe: No

Care: Easy 

Native to South America, this cactus is a slow-growing, dwarf prickly pear cactus that forms unusual, shrub-like, or tree-like shapes and requires bright light, good drainage, and frost protection, but can tolerate slightly more frequent watering than some other cacti.

Scientific Name: Opuntia monacantha

Common Name: Maverick Cactus

Growth: very slow

Light: Bright light

Watering:  Once soil has completely dried out, then soak

Pet Safe: Yes

Care: Easy

Syngonium Pink Perfection is quite rare. It has unique large multilobed foliage that is mostly light green with much pink near its veins.  Pink Perfection has heart-shaped leaves, they grow fast and are easy to propagate.  Those delicate pink leaves shouldn't fool you - This plant is actually low maintenance. This plant originates from the tropical rainforests of South and Central America.

Scientific Name: Syngonium Podophyllum

Common Name: Pink Perfection

Light: Bright indirect light

Watering: Let dry out between waterings, good drainage 

Growth: Can grow up to 4 feet tall

Pet Safe: No

Care: Easy

The Sunset Jade, different from the original Jade, has yellow and red edged leaves making it stand out just a little bit more.  Originating from South Africa, this Jade is known for its easy care, low maintenance qualities.  One of most popular succulents around!

Scientific Name: Crassula Ovata 

Common Name: Jade, Lucky Plant, Money Tree

Growth: about 2 inches of height per year indoors

Light: Bright indirect light to full sun

Watering: Let dry out between waterings

Pet Safe: No

Care: Easy 

Cacti store water in their stems, which is why they are thrive in the desert. The spines on cacti are actually modified leaves. They help to protect the plant from animals and reduce water loss by shading the stem. The Rattail Cactus originates from South Western Mexico.

Scientific Name: Disocactus flagelliformis

Common Name: Rattail Cactus

Growth: Can grow 3-6 feet long

Light: Bright, Indirect sun

Watering: Let the soil dry out completely before watering

Pet Safe: Yes

Care: Easy

The Crown of Thorns plant is a succulent native to Madagascar known for its spiny stems and colourful, long-lasting bracts that look like flowers. It's often associated with good luck and protection.  These flowers will bloom all year round!

Scientific Name: Euphorbia Milii

Common Name: Crown of Thorns

Light: Bright indirect light

Watering: When top soil is dry, ensure good drainage.

Growth: Can grow up to 6 feet tall!

Pet Safe: No

Care: Easy

The leaves of this gorgeous monstera are where it gets its name: Glossy, deep green with creamy white splashes resembling a night sky swoon. The variegation is random, giving each leaf a distinct pattern, causing excitement + anticipation with each new arrival!

Monsteras literally have the word monster in their names - these babies will get big! However, you can control their size with regular pruning. A moss/coconut coir pole is essential as they grow.

Scientific Name: Monstera deliciosa 'Thai Constellation'

Common Name: Monstera Thai Constellation, Variegated Monstera

Light: Medium-bright 

Growth: 1 ft - 2 ft tall, 2 ft - 3 ft wide

Watering: Deep watering when mostly dry

Pet Safe: No

Care: Easy

The Neon Pothos is one of the most distinct varieties of this Pothos family.  These heart shaped leaves are golden yellow or bright green.  When new growth appears, the colour is more vibrant and brighter than the older leaves. Neon Pothos are great for hanging baskets and it is a remarkable trailing plant.  This plant is native to French Polynesia.

Scientific Name: Epipremnum Aureum

Common Name: Golden Pothos/ Neon Pothos

Light: Bright indirect light to low light

Watering: Keep evenly hydrated, ensure good drainage 

Growth: When mature, the leaves can grow to 3 feet long.  The vine itself can grow very long if in the right conditions.  If it starts to look "leggy", make sure it's in a bright spot and trim the vine to encourage more growth.

Pet Safe: No

Care: Easy

Delicate but hardy. Bring the forest inside with this adorable Asparagus fern. Originating in South Africa, this plant loves to dry out before it's watered again.  

Scientific Name: Asparagus setaceus

Common Name: Asparagus Fern, Asparagus grass

Light: Bright, indirect 

Growth: Can grow several inches a year in ideal conditions

Watering: They need a very deep watering followed by letting them dry out.

Pet Safe: No

Care: Easy

The Lemon Button Fern, originating from the tropical regions of Asia, Australia, and Africa.  It thrives in shady, damp, and humid forest floor environments within these tropical habitats.  

Scientific Name: Nephrolepis cordifolia 'Duffii'

Common Name: Lemon Button Fern

Light: Medium to bright, indirect light

Watering: When the top inch of soil is dry but do not let the soil stay soggy.

Growth: 12-18 inches spread

Pet Safe: Yes

Care: Easy

The Philodendron 'Birkin' originates the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. The 'Birkin' is known for its signature white pinstripes on dark green leaves. 

Scientific Name: Philodendron Birkin

Common Name: White Wave and Birkin White Wave

Light: Bright, Indirect Light

Growth: Can grow 2 to 3 feet tall

Watering: When the top two inches of soil are dry

Pet Safe: No

Care: Easy

Weeping jade is a succulent plant, native to East Africa. It is known for its trailing growth habit, fleshy stems, and teardrop-shaped leaves. The plant is low-maintenance, drought-tolerant, and can produce bright orange flowers in late summer or fall.

Scientific Name: Kleinia Petraea

Common Name: Weeping Jade

Growth: 2-4 Feet indoors

Light: Bright indirect light to full sun

Watering: Water thoroughly when top two inches are dry

Pet Safe: No

Care: Easy

The starfish Cactus is a South African succulent with star shaped flowers that smells like a dead animal to attract flies for pollination.  Don't be turned off by the smell, the flower only lasts a day or two then falls off after shrivelling.  Though it's called a Cactus, it's not a true cactus. 

Scientific Name: Stapelia Gigantea

Common Name: Starfish Cactus

Growth: Can grow 3-6 feet long

Light: Bright, Indirect sun

Watering: Let the soil dry out completely before watering

Pet Safe: Yes

Care: Easy

Native to parts in Southeast Asia, known for symbolizing abundance, happiness and wealth. This plant is a great addition to your plant collection with its beautifully pink tinted leaves.

Scientific Name: Ficus Ruby

Common Name: Rubber Fig, Rubber Tree, Rubber Plant

Light: Bright, Indirect light

Growth: Can grow 2-5 Feet

Watering: When the top two inches are dry

Pet Safe: No

Care: Easy

Native to Argentina, the Peanut Cactus has ribbed spines and elongated stems that give the peanut cactus its name. It has multiple long cactus stems that spill out or spread out. It has very pretty blooms. Flowers are fiery orange-red and 1-2 inches in diameter.

Scientific Name: Chamaecereus silvestrii

Common Name: Peanut Cactus 

Growth: 3-5 inches per year

Light: Bright, Indirect light

Watering:  Once soil has completely dried out, then soak

Pet Safe: Yes

Care: Easy