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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 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: 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

An easy indoor plant that is perfect for a hanging pot.

Light: Bright indirect light to medium light

Watering: Keep evenly hydrated, ensure good drainage 

Pet Safe: No

Care: Easy

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

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 plant likes more water in the summer and very little in the winter months. 

Pet safe: No

Care: Easy

What are Clippings?

Clippings are pieces cut from existing mature plants. They are then placed in water and allowed to build roots. Some grow quickly while others take longer to propagate (grow roots). Once there are several new roots growing and they are at least 1" long it's time to plant. They are great for experimenting, trying new varieties or even adding to aquariums and water features.

Planting

When ready to plant you'll place your clipping in a pot with dirt. You'll want to make sure that the soil stays extra moist for several days to help it acclimatize to its new environment. Congratulations! You have a new plant baby.

Bloodleaf

Don't be scared by my name. I'm a gentle plant with deep crimson leaves. Originating from the tropical regions of South America, this plant doesn't like to go dry. Cultivated as an ornamental plant worldwide for its brightly coloured red, purple, and pink foliage.

Scientific Name: Iresine herbstii

Common Name: Bloodleaf

Light: Bright indirect light

Watering: Keep evenly hydrated, likes being misted.

Growth: 12-18 inches tall

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

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

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

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

A spring favourite! These plants look like shamrocks but are actually a part of the oxalis species!

Light: Bright indirect light

Watering: Keep evenly hydrated 

Pet Safe: Yes

Care: Easy

A very cool looking plant!  

Scientific Name: Euphorbia tirucalli

Growth: While it can grow quite large in the wild, it will typically grow to 3', up to 6' indoors when very happy

Light: Full sun. Keep warm.  

Soil: Dry, well drained, nutrient deficient soil

Watering: Very little.  1-2 times per month in summer and less in the winter.  Let soil dry out completely between watering. 

Pet Safe: No

Care: Easy

This Chinese Evergreen has gorgeous foliage. As with many varieties, it's always a stunning plant.

Scientific name: Aglaonema commutatum "Romeo"

Growth: 1-3' tall

Light: Bright indirect light.

Watering: Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings. Likes high humidity so it would do well in a bathroom window. They do not like to be soggy, but neither do they like to dry out completely. 

Pet Safe: No

Care: Easy

Starfish Cactus or Carrion flower cactus, produces amazing star shaped, reddish flowers six inches in diameter.  While spectacular visually, they do produce a 'rotting meat' scent to attract flies for pollination.  The flowers are short lived so you can enjoy the beauty and hold your nose. 

Scientific Name: Stapelia grandiflora

Growth: Stems can reach 12 inches tall

Light: Place near a sunny window for lots of light

Watering: Let the soil dry out completely before watering

Pet Safe: Yes

Care: Easy

The Black Coral Snake plant has darker leaves with distinctive bands of lighter colour. 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 35" tall

Light: Bright indirect light

Watering: Water sparingly 

Pet Safe: No

Care: Easy

This cacti sports sweet little "ears" and spines that looks like soft fur (It is not soft!  Do not pet it!)

Scientific Name: Opuntia microdasys albispina

Common Name: White Bunny Ears

Growth: 6-12 inches

Light: Bright. Ideally, place  near a south or west-facing window that receives a few hours of direct sunlight per day.  

Watering: Water more during the spring and summer, reducing the amount in the fall and giving very little during the winter.  ALWAYS allow your cactus to dry out completely between waterings.

Pet Safe: No, toxic if ingested

Care: Easy