Houseplants

Lemon Cypress Tree is a vibrant evergreen conifer known for its bright, golden green foliage and strong lemon scent when its leaves are brushed. It can be grown as an ornamental tree or a popular potted houseplant and can be used as a miniature Christmas Tree. Native to California!

Scientific Name: Hesperocyparis macrocarpa

Common Name: Lemon Cypress Tree

Light: Bright, direct sunlight for 6-8 hours a day

Growth: 2-3 feet tall in our region

Watering: When top two inches are dry

Pet Safe: No

Care: Moderate due to lighting requirements

The Calathea White Fusion is a rare houseplant known for its striking, variegated leaves with green and white markings and purple underside.  It can be sensitive to chemicals in the tap water and direct sun can burn the leaves.  This plant is native to Central and South America.

Scientific Name: Calathea lietzei

Common Name: Calathea White Fusion

Light: Bright, indirect light

Growth: 2-3 feet high

Watering: Keep soil consistently moist with well draining soil

Pet Safe: Yes

Care: Moderate to difficult

The String of Fishhooks is a popular trailing succulent plant that has cascading vines and fishhook-shaped leaves.  It is very low-maintenance, hearty plant. It is native to South Africa.

Scientific Name: Senecio

Common Name: String of Fishhooks

Light: Bright indirect light 

Watering: When top soil is dry, ensure good drainage 

Growth: 3-4 feet in length

Pet Safe: No

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

A Peperomia variety that has long green leaves rimmed with hot pink edges.  Native to Jamaica where it thrives in humid environments, this plant is a stunning piece for your home.  It's worry-free as it is safe for your pets and it looks great in your window or even in a terrarium!

Scientific Name: Peperomia Clusiifolia 

Common Name: Ginny Peperomia

Light: Bright indirect light

Watering: When top soil is dry, ensure good drainage

Growth: 6-12 inches tall but can grow quite bushy

Pet Safe: Yes

Care: Intermediate 

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

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: Streptocarpus 'Rivermist Galaxy'

Common Name: Rivermist Galaxy 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

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

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

We have never seen a variegated variety before - we had to bring it in for you! 

The Goldfish plant is a quirky, fun and interesting little plant.  Yes, it looks like goldfish with its orange flowers in the shape of a fish!  It originates from the tropical forests of Brazil.  Under the right conditions and lots of bright light, this plant will flower on and off throughout the year. The vines are great for hanging baskets.  In the language of flowers, this one symbolizes prosperity and abundance.  Pruning after flowering and the occasional cleaning of the leaves will help this plant flourish!

Scientific Name: Nematanthus Gregarius  It is also sometimes referred to as Nematanthus Nervosus.

Common Name: Goldfish Plant

Light: Bright Indirect light

Growth:  Potentially 3 feet long

Watering: Consistent Moisture but not soggy

Pet Safe: Considered non toxic

Care: Intermediate

This beautiful plant has cascading vines and heart shaped leaves. This variety has lovely green leaves with white veining.  This plant stores water in its leaves and roots making it drought tolerant. 

Scientific Name: Ceropegia Woodii

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

Light: Bright indirect light 

Watering: Let dry out between waterings

Pet Safe: Yes

Care: Easy

Lipstick Plant 

This is a dangling plant that has beautiful bright purple flowers that look like tubes of lipstick!  The Krakau is a variety of the Lipstick Plant. Known for its

trailing stems, dark green and purple leaves, and striking red, tubular flowers that resemble lipstick emerging from a tube. This plant is native to Southwest Asia, specifically Indonesia and Malaysia.

Scientific Name: Aeschynanthus Radicans

Common Name: Lipstick Plant

Light: Bright indirect light

Watering: Keep evenly hydrated, likes to be misted 

Growth: 2-3 feet long indoors

Pet Safe: Yes

Care: Intermediate 

Oregano has a strong antioxidant called rosmarinic acid, packing 42 times the antioxidant punch of an apple and making it great for your immune system. It’s also the secret ingredient for taking your veggie dishes to the next level! 

A classic must have plant in the dry or scented garden! 

Scientific Name: origanum vulgate subsp. hirtum

Growth: This is a perennial herb in the mint family, so it can be planted outdoors but as it likes to spread, it is best planted in a pot.

Light: Full sun

Watering: This is a Mediterranean herb and so it is happily drought tolerant. 

Pet Safe: No

Care: Easy

Harvest:. pick several branches, lay flat on a cookie tray or tie together and hang in a bunch.  Once the leaves have dried, crumble them into a container. 

A sweet succulent potted in a bee pot, with a little bee miniature!

light: Bright, Indirect 

Watering: Water only when soil is completely dry.  Then soak the soil right through.  Always in a good draining pot.

Growth: 1-2 inches a year depending on the variety

Pet Safe: No

Care: Easy

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Beautiful variegation resembling a camouflage pattern, make this Dieffenbachia a collector's dream. 

Light: Bright, indirect- north or east facing window is ideal

Watering: Water once top 1-2" of soil feels dry.  Dieffenbachia like to be hydrated but not soggy.  Sitting in wet soil will cause the plant to rot. 

Growth: 2-3' indoors

Pet Safe: No

Care: Easy

The Manjula Pothos is a lovely variety of Pothos, popular for being a low-maintenance houseplant.  This variety features large heart shaped leaves with cream, green and white variegation.  Pothos loves to climb -allow it to climb and the leaves will 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 aureum ‘Manjula’

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

Parsley is a wonderful herb to have on hand to flavour dishes.  Leaves can be added to soups, rice dishes etc. 

Scientific Name: Petroselinum crispum

Growth: 6" tall
Light: Full sun (6+ hours)
Watering:  Keep soil moist
Pet Safe: Yes
Care: Easy
Harvesting: Cut leaves from the outer stems