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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

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: Opuntia Microdasys

Common Name: Bunny Ear Cactus

Growth: 

Light: Bright, Indirect sun

Watering: Let the soil dry out completely before watering

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

Medusa Head Cactus has thick stems that resemble snakes on Medusa's head.  This plant needs well draining soil to prevent root rot. 

Once it reaches a certain size, this can produce pups on the ends of older arms.  After a time, these pups can root on their own.  The arm it grows off of rots and the pups roll away to root on their own. If they are cared for, you can end up with a greenhouse full of them!

Scientific Name: Euphorbia flanaganii and Euphorbia caput-medusae

Common Name: Medusa Head Cactus

Growth: It can grow as tall as 8 inches and can spread over several feet in diameter!

Light: Bright, Indirect light

Watering:  Allow soil to completely dry out

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

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

A spunky Philodendron variety, with lightly pink tinted, heart shaped, velvety leaves! 

Scientific Name: Philodendron hederaceum

Light: Bright indirect light to medium light

Watering: Keep evenly hydrated, ensure good drainage 

Growth: 8" by 24" long

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.

Scientific Name: Strobilanthes dyeriamus 

Common Name: Persian Shield 

Light: Bright, indirect light

Watering: Water when the top 1-2” of the soil is dry

Pet Safe: Yes

Care: Moderate 

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.  The name "Hurricane" comes from the way the leaves of this plant swirl together like the eye of a Hurricane!

Scientific Name: Asplenium Nidus ‘hurricane’

Common Name: Hurricane Bird's Nest Fern

Light: Bright indirect light

Watering: Water when the top inch of soil in the pot is getting dry.  The soil should always feel cool and moist, never soggy or so dry that it is like dust. 

Growth: Can grow up to 12  to 24 inches

Pet Safe: yes

Care: Easy

Leaves have a silvery green, camo appearance while the undersides are deep purple!  

Light: Bright, indirect light.  In it's native habitat it would get Dappled light from growing under larger trees. 

Watering: Keep evenly hydrated, but do not let it sit in water or the plant will rot. They like high humidity so a bathroom would be ideal. 

Growth: 10 to 15 inches

Pet Safe: No

Care: Easy

Delicate but hardy. Bring the forest inside with this adorable Button Fern.  Originating from Australia and New Zealand, this little guy typically grows in moist, open forests, rocky crevices, and on limestone cliffs.

Scientific Name: Pellaea Rotundifolia

Common Name: Button 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

Medusa Head Cactus has thick stems that resemble snakes on Medusa's head.  This plant needs well draining soil to prevent root rot.  Once it reaches a certain size, this can produce pups on the ends of older arms.  After a time, these pups can root on their own.  The arm it grows off of rots and the pups roll away to root on their own. If they are cared for, you can end up with a greenhouse full of them!

Scientific Name: Euphorbia flanaganii and Euphorbia caput-medusae

Common Name: Medusa Head Cactus

Growth: It can grow as tall as 8 inches and can spread over several feet in diameter!

Light: Bright, Indirect light

Watering:  Allow soil to completely dry out

Pet safe: No

Care: Easy

Scientific Name: Chlorophytum Comosum

Common Name: Spider Plant

Light: Bright, Indirect Light

Growth: 12-24 inches long

Watering: Water when top two inches of soil are dry

Pet Safe: Yes

Care: Easy

This beautiful plant has cascading vines and heart shaped leaves and sparkles in this disco planter.

Small, tubular, pinkish-purple flowers and they have tiny hairs that trap insects helping with pollination!

Scientific Name: Ceropegia Woodii

Common Name: String of Hearts/Rosary Vine/Chain of Hearts

Light: Bright indirect light to full sun

Watering: Let dry out between waterings

Pet Safe: Yes

Care: Easy

Sally Snail and her Baby Tears companion are eager to head home with you.

A member of the nettle family, this plant is known for its moss-like dense foliage. It drapes nicely in a hanging pot!

Baby tears originated in the Mediterranean Region. It's a creeping, mat-forming, evergreen perennial that thrives in damp, shaded area.  It is known to have calming effects on some plant lovers due to the texture and softness of the foliage.

Scientific Name: Soleirolia Soleirolii

Common Name:  Angel Tears/Baby Tears.

Light: Bright indirect light

Growth: it can spread 3-6 feet

Watering: Keep well watered, don’t let dry

Pet Safe: Yes

Care: Intermediate -  they like high humidity

A funky succulent with a spiky look!

Haworthia attenuata, also known as zebra haworthia, is native to Southern Africa.  This plant is very slow growing and has a life span of up to 50 years! In the wild, these plants grow in very harsh conditions and can be found buried in sand.

Scientific Name: Haworthia attenuata

Common Name: Zebra Haworthia

Growth: 1-6 inches in height

Light: Bright indirect light 

Watering: Let dry out between watering 

Pet Safe: Yes

Care: Easy

Cuddly Cactus 4”

As the name states, this is a cactus you can hug!  No spines equals a friendlier cactus- so great for kids or if you have curious furry friends. 

Scientific Name: Cereus jamacaru

Growth: Tall in the wild, will grow slowly and remain shorter indoors

Light: Bright to sunny

Watering: Let the soil dry out completely before watering

Pet Safe: Yes

Care: Easy

This funky cactus has a zigzag pattern to its leaves and resembles a fishbone!

Unlike so many other Cacti, this little guy originates from the rainforests of Mexico.  Found along the mountains just off the Pacific Coast,

It is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on trees, not in the ground in the wild. So it loves humid environments!

Diameter: 10”

Scientific Name: Epiphyllum anguliger

Common Name: Fishbone Cactus, Ric Rac Cactus

Growth: Approx. 1 foot, hanging

Light: Bright indirect light 

Watering: Needs consistent moisture but not soggy.

Pet Safe: Yes

Care: Intermediate

Delilah is looking regal with her crown of thorns. Take this Queen home to your palace.