Houseplants

Monanthes polyphylla is a small, low growing succulent native to the Canary Islands. It's known for forming dense clumps of tiny rosettes.  They have small green, cylindrical leaves that often develop reddish hues in good light.  They can also bloom star-shaped flowers in yellow, orange, or purple.

Scientific Name: Monanthes Polyphylla

Common Name: Monanthes Polyphlla

Light: Bright, indirect light

Growth: 12 cm tall

Watering: Let dry between watering 

Pet Safe: Yes

Care: Easy

The Stromanthe Triostar is a beautiful tropical plant from the prayer plant family.  It's known for is striking foliage that has green, cream, and pink variegated on top and deep magenta on the bottom. This plant is native to the tropical rainforests of Brazil which means that this plant loves humidity.

Scientific Name: Stromanthe Sanguinea Triostar

Common Name: Stromanthe Triostar

Light: Bright, Indirect light

Watering: Consistently hydrated.  Needs well-draining soil

Growth: Fast growing

Pet Safe: Yes

Care: Intermediate

This show-stopping plant has giant, velvet leaves reminiscent of sea turtle shells - the silver veining streaks across the top + sparkles in the sunlight. The heart-shaped foliage is lush + eye-catching, making it a sought-after collector's plant. Would thrive in a bright bathroom!

Scientific Name: Anthurium crystallinum 'Turtle'

Common Name: Turtle Leaf Anthurium

Light: Medium-bright indirect 

Growth: 1-1.5 ft tall - the leaves can grow 6-10" long

Watering: Likes a humid environment - keep evenly hydrated + mist regularly

Pet Safe: No

Care: Intermediate

Chinese Evergreens are characterized by large, oval-shaped leaves with striking patterns, and this Stripes variety does not disappoint. The rich green leaves have bands of sparkling, silvery-white striations. It's a great beginner houseplant that thrives in both low + bright light conditions, making it a versatile plant perfect for a housewarming gift.

Scientific Name: Aglaonema 'Stripes'

Common Name: Chinese Evergreen Stripes

Light: Medium-Low

Growth: 1 ft - 2 ft growing compact + bushy

Watering: Let top 2" dry between waterings; likes humidity + misting (great in a bathroom!)

Pet Safe: No

Care: Intermediate

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

This beautiful cactus grows incredible bright flowers!

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

Watering: Ideally, you want the top 1/3 of the potting mix to dry out before watering. In winter, reduce watering and move the plant to a cooler location. This will help produce healthy, large flowers the next season. 

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

Care: Easy

Ponytail Palm is the perfect plant for those people who like interesting house plants but also tend to ignore them.  Ponytail Palms are fun and unique looking and will live for years as long as you don't overwater them. The bulbous stem holds water! They are not a true palm and are more closely related to yucca's and agaves. 

Scientific Name: Beaucarnea recurvata

Light: Situate it where it will get maximum light.  It can even take full sun. 

Watering: When top soil is dry, ensure good drainage. Water more during the growing season and very sparingly during the winter.  

Growth: Slow growing indoors.  Can eventually reach 4-6 ft.  But will take a long time to reach that size when restricted to a pot. 

Pet Safe: Yes

Care: Intermediate

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

This unique pilea has beautifully textured bright green leaves with red highlights.

Scientific Name: Pilea mollis

Common Name: Moon Valley

Growth: Up to 6 inches height and width

Light: Bright indirect light 

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

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

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 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

The leaves look like ketchup chips! Deeply corrugated (rippled) heart-shaped leaves with a metallic sheen, this plant displays a rich mix of bronze, orange, and pink tones that become more vibrant with brighter light.  Native to the rainforests of Brazil, it grows on the forest floor, where it thrives under a dense canopy.

Scientific Name: Peperomia Caperata " Quito"

Common Name: Quito Peperomia, Radiator Plant

Light: Bright indirect light

Watering: When top soil is dry, ensure good drainage

Growth: 6-8 inches in height and width

Pet Safe: Yes

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 Philodendron "Painted Lady" Is a cultivated hybrid, not a naturally occurring plant.  The parent plants of this hybrid is native to tropical regions of South America.  The Painted Lady is a great house plant for beginners.

The biggest trick is ensuring its gorgeous variegation stays vibrant and bright by giving it enough light and being cautious not to overwater. 

Scientific Name:

Philodendron erubescens 'Painted Lady' 

Common Name: Painted Lady Philodendron

Light: Bright, Indirect light

Growth: Slow to moderate growth

Watering:

Allow the soil to almost dry completely and then water thoroughly

Pet Safe: No

Care: Intermediate

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

African Violet comes in many different colours.  Native to the cloud forests of East Africa.  They grow in humid, sheltered, indirect lighting conditions. Often on moss-covered rocks under the shade of tall trees.  Keeping the leaves dry while watering is important.  If the leaves are wet and the sun shines on the leaves it can cause burn marks on the leaves.  

Scientific Name: Saintpaulia Ionantha

Common Name: AV Polet Velkiriy African Violet

Light: Bright, indirect light

Watering: Water only the soil and not the leaves.  Best to bottom water when top inch is dry.

Growth: Up to 8 inches

Pet Safe: Yes

Care: Intermediate

The lowest of care plants!

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

Scientific Name: Tillandsia caput-medusae

Common Name: Air Plant

Light Requirements: Bright Indirect Light, direct sun for too many hours can scorch the leaves.

Water: Once a week, submerge in water and then be sure to completely dry out.

Pet Safe: Yes

Care: Easy

This Snake Plant has light, silvery green leaves with dark green striations. It has a compact growth habit. Native to West Africa where it is happy in very dry areas. 

Scientific Name: Sansevieria Futura Robusta 

Light: Bright indirect light to low light

Watering: Water sparingly and when the soil is completely dry.

Growth: 2-3 feet indoors

Pet Safe: No

Care: Easy