Houseplants

Lizard Tail is a popular, low-maintenance succulent known for its fleshy, dark green leaves covered in white bumps that form rosettes, resembling a lizard textured skin.  Originates from South Africa, which is why this plant is drought tolerant. Under ideal conditions, it produces pale orange flowers on tall stalks.

Scientific Name: Gasteraloe

Common Name: Lizard Tail

Growth: Slow growing

Light: Bright, Indirect light

Watering: Let soil dry out before watering again.

Pet safe: No

Care: Easy

This is a popular, low maintenance houseplant that has funnel shaped leaves.  The plant is an air purifying plant which makes it an excellent choice for small spaces, including your bedroom. It originates from tropical West Africa.

Scientific Name: Sansevieria Hahnii 

Common Name: Birds Nest Snake Plant

Growth: Slow growing - only 6-12 inches tall

Light: Low-bright indirect light

Watering: Once soil is completely dry.  Typically every 2-6 weeks

Pet Safe: No

Care: Easy

This cactus would be described as short, columnar stems (up to 2 ft) covered in long, white, hairy spines with reddish, yellow or brown central spines. Resembling an old man’s beard.  This is a slow growing plant originating from Argentina and Bolivia.  If you’re lucky, sometimes this plant can produce vibrant pink to crimson flowers if in ideal conditions!

Scientific Name: Oreocereus Trollii

Common Name: Old Man of The Andes Cactus

Growth: 10+ feet tall in ideal conditions

Light: Direct sun

Watering: Soak and then let fully dry out before watering again

Pet Safe: Non-toxic, but spikes can hurt

Care: Easy

The White Striped Dracaena is a popular easy-care houseplant.  It has beautiful deep green leaves with contrasting white stripes.  If you prune this plant it helps to create a bushier growth.  The White Jewel originates from the tropical regions of Africa.

Scientific Name: Dracaena fragrans

Common Name: White Striped

Growth: 3-6 feet over several years

Light: Bright, indirect light, but can tolerate low light

Watering: Water when top two inches are dry.  Make sure soil drains well.

Pet Safe: No

Care: Easy

This Lemon Lime Philodendron is one of the most vinstant varieties of the 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. Lemon Lime philodendron are great for hanging baskets and it is a remarkable trailing plant. 

Scientific Name: Philodendron hederaceum 'Lemon Lime'

Common Name: Lemon Lime Philodendron

Light: Bright indirect light to low light

Watering: Keep evenly hydrated, ensure good drainage 

Growth: 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

The lowest of care plants! 

A variety of shapes and sizes add dramatic flair to any living space.

Light:  Bright, indirect light.

Watering: Soak in water once a week and let completely dry.

Care: Easy

Pet Safe: Yes

If purchasing online, the air plant may vary. You will receive the size purchased but exact look can vary.

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 Hahniana

Common Name: Old Lady Pincushion Cactus

Growth: 6-8 inches

Light: Bright, Indirect sun

Watering: Let the soil dry out completely before watering

Pet Safe: Yes

Care: Easy

This is a star-shaped rosette with wavy leaves that are typically pink, red, and green.  This plant is actually in the pineapple family!  Originating from the rainforests of Brazil, they will not like to be in complete sun, their leaves will burn.

Name: Cryptanthus Bivittatus

Common Name: Earth Star

Growth: 4-5 inches in height

Light: Bright indirect light

Watering: When top soil is dry, be sure not to over water

Pet safe: Yes

Care: Intermediate

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

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

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

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 

This rare, hard to find snake plant variety is native to the African Congo and has lovely rounded leaves with variegated leaves and white edges.  This plant is an excellent air purifier. It removes toxins such as formaldehyde, benzene, and trichloroethylene from the air. This variety is a little more unique than the regular Snake Plant.  With it's slow growth and unique paddle like leaves, the Whale Fin Snake Plant is a much sought after plant.

Scientific Name: Sansevieria Masoniana 

Common Name: Whale Fin Snake Plant

Light: Low light but will thrive in bright indirect light. No direct sun.

Growth: Can grow to 4 feet tall and 2 feet wide

Water: Allow to completely dry out before watering deeply.  Overwatering will kill this plant.

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

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!

Scientific Name: Epiphyllum anguliger

Common Name: Fishbone Cactus, Ric Rac Cactus

Growth: Can grow up to 6 inches per year

Light: Bright indirect light 

Watering: Needs consistent moisture but not soggy.

Pet Safe: Yes

Care: Intermediate

pot size: 10” wide, 9” tall 
Although not technically a fern, Foxtail fern has lovely green fronds that are bushy like a fox tail.   

Scientific Name: Asparagus densiflorus

Common Name: Fox tail Fern, Asparagus fern

Light: Bright Indirect light

Growth:  2-3' Tall

Watering: This plant has tuberous roots for storing water so do not overwater!  Only water when the top 3" of the soil is dry. They do like high humidity as they are from South Africa, so you can mist them regularly. 

Pet Safe: No, all parts are toxic to people and pets

Care: Easy- intermediate

A gorgeous variety with dark, green leaves.  Snake plants need little water and are great in low light

Scientific Name: sansevieria trifasciata "Black Diamond"

Common Name: Snake Plant

Light: Bright Indirect light to low light. 

Growth:  Upright growth up to 1-2 feet, more in bright light

Watering: Sparingly.  Allow to dry out before watering

Pet Safe: No

Care: Easy

Big, bold and waxy leaves make this house plant a knockout!  

Scientific Name: Homalomena camouflage 

Light: Bright Indirect light. Will grow slower in lower light conditions. Never expose to direct sunlight or leaves will scorch. 

Growth:  12-30" tall

Watering: Careful watering will ensure a happy plant. Let top 1" of soil dry out before watering and never allow the plant to sit in water. 

Pet Safe: No

Care: Intermediate

This unique pilea has tiny green leaves which have a silvery hue. 

Scientific Name: Pilea glauca, Pilea libanensis

Common Name: Silver sparkles plant, artillery plant, pilea silver sparkles, pilea aquamarine

Growth: Up to 4 inches tall, 12 inches wide

Light: Bright indirect light, such as an east facing window

Watering: When top soil is dry, ensure good drainage. It does not like to dry out completely but also will not tolerate soggy soils.  

Pet Safe: Yes

Care: Intermediate