Houseplants

The leaves of this succulent are soft and fuzzy, perhaps like a bear?  The edges of the grey leaves are outlined with cute little brown dots. Native to Madagascar. 

Scientific Name: Kalanchoe tomentosa

Light: Bright light- south window is ideal.  Very hot, direct sun can scorch the leaves. 

Growth: Can slowly grow up to 2 feet

Watering: Water thoroughly when dry and let drain well.  Do not sit in water. 

Pet Safe: No

Care: Moderate

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: 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

Covered in white spines that are as soft as a feather!

Scientific Name: Mammillaria plumosa

Common Name: Feather Cactus

Growth: Approximately 5 inches tall. Grows as a cluster up to 10 inches indoors.

Light: Bright, indirect light. It will be happy to receive morning sun, or some  afternoon sun, and then indirect light the rest of the 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, moderately toxic if ingested

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

Such a cute cactus!  The pads look like little ears and the spines create a soft, fur like appearance, hence the common name. 

Scientific Name: Opuntia microdasys pallida

Common Name: Yellow Bunny Ears

Growth: Clump forming, 4-6 inches tall

Light: Bright, indirect light. It will be happy to receive morning sun, or some  afternoon sun, and then indirect light the rest of the 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:  Yes, non toxic but spines can be hazardous.

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.

Pothos Silver Satin

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

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

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 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 Curly Locks Orchid Cactus is a slow growing cactus known for its bright green, twisting, ribbon-like stems. In the right conditions, it produces fragrant, white, night-blooming flowers that can be followed by edible, red fruit.  This plant is native to Guatemala.

Scientific Name: Epiphyllum Guatemalense f. monstrosa

Common Name: Curly Locks Orchid Cactus

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

Watering: When top 1-2 inches are dry

Growth: 2-3 feet

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

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: 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

Prized for its grey-green, paddle-shaped leaves with purple spots that intensify with more sun. Native to South Africa, the Calico heart plant is slow growing and a low maintenance plant.

Scientific Name: Adromischus Triiflorus

Common Name: Calico Hearts

Light: Bright, indirect light

Growth: 2- 6 inches tall

Watering: Let dry between watering 

Pet Safe: Yes

Care: Easy

Tiger Jaw is a south African succulent is known for its distinctive jaw-shaped leaves with soft tooth like edges.  It can produce bright yellow flowers that look a lot like daisies.  This plant originates from the sub-tropical deserts and rocky areas of South Africa. The fleshy "teeth" along its leaves are soft and help channel rainwater and dew directly to its roots.

Scientific Name: Faucaria Tigrinya

Common Name: Tiger Jaw

Light: Bright, direct, to indirect light

Growth: 6 inches tall

Watering: Let dry between 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

A pretty little succulent that is pet safe too!  This plant originates from desert regions of Mexico. The Echeveria is a drought-tolerant succulent that thrives in high-elevation, rocky, and dry environments.

Scientific Name: Echeveria Elegans

Common Name: Echeveria

Light: Bright, indirect light

Growth: 2-3 inches tall

Watering: Let dry between watering 

Pet Safe: Yes

Care: Intermediate 

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