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The Snake Plant, also known as the "mother-in-law's tongue", is one of the hardiest plants around.  It originates from West and Central Africa.  You can find them in dry, rocky, desert like areas.  Some people love them because they symbolize resilience and good luck. Snake Plants reduce allergens in the environment by releasing oxygen into the air, making them an air-purifying plant.  

Scientific Name: Dracaena trifasciata, formerly Sansevieria trifasciata

Common Name: Snake Plant

Growth: Can grow to 6 feet tall

Light: Bright indirect light to low light

Watering: Water sparingly 

Pet Safe: No

Care: Easy

A fun Cactus with an interesting growth habit, producing multiple curved stems which resemble turrets of a castle, hence its common name.  It is native to southern Florida and the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas, the Caribbean and South America. 

Scientific Name: Acanthocereus Tetragonus

Common Name: Fairy Castle Cactus

Growth:  Slow growing.  While it can reach great heights in the wild, 6 feet or more, it will remain much smaller when grown indoors.  

Light: Very bright indirect light.  Too much sun can cause scorching. 

Flowering:  Lovely white flowers only open for one night.  In the wild these flowers attack moths. 

Watering: Let it dry out completely before watering and limit watering in the winter and increase during the summer.  

Pet Safe: Non toxic however because of its sharp spines, it should be kept where pets can not be poked accidentally. 

Care: Easy. Repotting every 2-3 years is recommended because its root system is large and tends to extend outwards. 

The Silver Streak is a strong, sturdy plant with sword shaped leaves.  Each leaf is dark green with a metallic silver-green stripe running along the centre.  They grow upright and in dense rosette form.  Originating from West Africa, this cool snake plant is also excellent at filtering indoor air and removing toxins like formaldehyde and xylene.

Scientific Name: Dracaena trifasciata

Common Name: Snake Plant, Sansevieria Silver Streak

Growth: Can reach a height of 2 feet

Light: Bright indirect light to low light

Watering: Allow to dry out completely between watering

Pet Safe: No

Care: Easy

The Cebu Blue Pothos is a popular, low-maintenance houseplant known for its pretty silvery-blue long leaves that develop unique shapes as it matures.  This plant loves to climb too!  So If you allow it to climb, the leaves mature quicker!  Originating from the Philippines, this plant can tolerate neglect, but thrives in bright, indirect light and loves regular watering. This plant is great for beginners and works well in hanging baskets and climbing supports.

Scientific Name: Epipremnum pinnatum

Common Name: Cebu Blue Pothos

Light: Bright indirect light to low light

Watering: Keep evenly hydrated, ensure good drainage 

Growth: In ideal conditions this plant can grow 12-18 inches a year.

Pet Safe: No

Care: Easy

The Snake Plant Laurentii, also referred to as Mother-in-law’s tongue, is a popular, low-maintenance succulent known for its sword-like leaves with dark centres and vibrant yellow edges. 

Scientific Name: Sansevieria laurentii

Common Name: Snake Plant

Growth: Can grow to 6 feet tall

Light: Bright indirect light to low light

Watering: Water sparingly 

Pet Safe: No

Care: Easy

Pilea Involucrata " Norfolk" is a tropical plant with dark green/brown-purple leaves with silvery-white steaks.  It is a relatively low-maintenance plant but does prefer high humidity.  This plant is ideal for terrariums and bottle gardens.  The Norfolk Pilea is native to Central and South America.

Scientific Name: Pilea Involucrata

Common Name: Friendship plant, Norfolk Pilea

Growth: 6-12 inches

Light: Bright indirect light 

Watering: When top soil is dry, ensure good drainage 

Pet Safe: Yes

Care: Intermediate

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: Intermediate

The Chinese Evergreen also known as the Aglaonema - Green Papaya is a vary easy plant to care for and they are a great choice for beginners! This plant 

is native to the tropical and subtropical rainforests of Southeast Asia and New Guinea, where it grows in low-light, humid conditions.

Scientific Name: Aglaonema - Green Papaya

Common Name: Chinese Evergreen - Green Papaya

Growth: 2-3 feet

Light: Bright, Indirect light but can withstand low light conditions

Watering: Water when top layer of soil dries out

Pet Safe: No

Care: Intermediate

Rare snowy white variegated leaves make this philodendron variety a prize to be proud of!  Originating from Columbia, this plant, in the early 2000's, was a rare and expensive plant often traded in small circles

Scientific Name: Philodendron erubescens 'White Wizard’

Common Name: Philodendron White Wizard

Light: Direct-bright, indirect light

Growth: 3-4 ft tall, 1-2 ft wide

Watering: Let the top several inches dry between waterings; ensure proper drainage with airy, well-draining soil

Pet Safe: No

Care: Intermediate

The circular leaves of this plant sprout from the main stem like fireworks! Known in some cultures as a good luck plant, you can also spread the luck as it is very easy to propagate and it constantly has little babies!

Scientific Name: Pilea Peperomioides

Common Name: Pilea

Growth: Can grow up to 12 inches high

Light: Bright, indirect light

Watering: When top soil is dry, be sure to have good drainage

Pet Safe: Yes

Care: Easy

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

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

This Peperomia variety has lovely trailing stems than make if perfect for a hanging pot. Being native to South America these plants enjoy a humid environment, or a good misting. They like bright indirect light as direct sunlight can scorch leaves. The bright green leaves, reminiscent of beetle shells, are sure to add a pop of colour to your home!

Scientific Name: Peperomia Angulata

Common Name: Beetle Peperomia 

Growth: 2-3 ft length 

Light: bright indirect 

Watering: Water when top layer of soil is dry, likes to be misted

Pet Safe: Yes

Care: Easy

This plant originates from the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. With it's beautiful green, heart-shaped leaves with silver shimmery pattern, this pothos stands out. Their painted looking leaves is why this plant was named "pictus," which is Latin for "painted"!

In its natural habitat, this pothos grows as an epiphyte, climbing tree trunks using aerial roots, or trailing along the forest floor.

Silver Satin Pothos is known for its ability to help purify indoor air by removing common pollutants like formaldehyde and benzene.

Scientific Name: Scindapsus Pictus

Common Name: Silver/Satin Pathos

Light: Medium to bright, Indirect light

Growth: Can grow 4-10 feet long

Water: Let dry out between waterings. Water thoroughly when the top inch or two of soil is dry, allowing excess water to drain away to prevent root rot.

Pet Safe: Mildly toxic.  It's best to keep your pets away! 

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

Dancing Bones Cactus is an interesting looking tropical epiphytic- meaning it grows on other plants. In the wild it grows on trees in high elevation forests of Brazil.  In the spring it has yellow flowers. 

Scientific Name: Hatiora Salicornioides

Common Name: Dancing Bones Cactus, Bottle Cactus

Growth: 6-12 " Slow growing

Light: Low to medium bright light. Try to mimic the understory of trees. 

Watering: requires higher humidity and moisture than most cacti since it grows naturally in the jungle. However it is still a succulent so do not leave it sitting in water.  Water when the top inch or so feels dry.  Water more in the summer than during the winter

Pet Safe: No

Care: Easy to Moderate

Scientific Name: Aloe Descoingsii x Haworthioides 

Common Name: Aloe Pepe

Growth: Slow growing. Forms rosettes. 3-5 inches tall, 6 inches width.  Rarely needs repotting. 

Light: Bright, Indirect light

Watering: Let soil dry out before watering again. This plants likes more water in the summer and very little in the winter months. 

Pet safe: No

Care: Easy

The Curly Locks Orchid Cactus is a slow growing cactus known for its bright green, twisting, ribbon-like stems. In the right conditions, it produces fragrant, white, night-blooming flowers that can be followed by edible, red fruit.  This plant is native to Guatemala.

Scientific Name: Epiphyllum Guatemalense f. monstrosa

Common Name: Curly Locks Orchid Cactus

Light: Bright indirect light.  Avoid full sun because they will get scorched

Watering: When top 1-2 inches are dry

Growth: 2-3 feet

Pet Safe: Yes, but still recommended to keep out of reach.  Ingesting too much can get your pet sick.

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.

Scientific Name: Mammillaria Elongata

Common Name: Copper King

Growth: 6-8 inches

Light: Bright, Indirect sun

Watering: Let the soil dry out completely before watering

Pet Safe: Yes

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