Houseplants

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.

Lipstick Plant "Mona Lisa"

This is a dangling plant that has beautiful bright purple flowers that look like tubes of lipstick!  The Mona Lisa is a variety of the Lipstick Plant. Known for its trailing stems, waxy 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/Mona Lisa

Light: Bright indirect light

Watering: Keep evenly hydrated, likes to be misted 

Growth: 2-3 feet long indoors

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 Philodendron 'White Knight' is a rare climbing houseplant.  It has unique green leaves with a white variegation and striking burgundy stems, this plant is stunning. If using a moss pole, this plant can climb and trail beautifully in a well lit space.  The White Knight origins are from the Tropical rainforests of South America.

Scientific Name: Philodendron erubescen

Common Name: Philodendron White Knight

Light: Bright, indirect light

Growth: 12-24 inches yearly

Watering: Let soil dry slightly between waterings

Pet Safe: No

Care: Intermediate

The Rabbit's Foot Fern originates from the tropical and subtropical regions of the Fiji Islands.  There it grows as an epiphyte (on trees) or lithophyte (on rocks).   The way it creeps over surfaces with its furry looking rhizomes, it resembles a rabbit's foot!

Scientific Name: Davallia fejeensis

Common Name: Rabbit's Foot Fern

Light: Bright, indirect light

Watering: Keep consistently hydrated but not soggy.  Let the top two inches dry out before watering again.

Growth: Slow growing

Pet Safe: Yes

Care: Intermediate

The Peace Lily 'sensation variegated' is a large-leafed variety of peace lily.  It features deep green foliage with creamy white streaks.  It offers air-purifying benefits and if you'd like to keep that beautiful variegation, it's important to make sure they get lots of light. It originates from the Southeast Asian rainforests which is why this plant prefers humidity and kept in consistently hydrated but well draining soil.

Scientific Name: Spathiphyllum 'Sensation Variegata'

Common Name: Peace Lily 'Sensation Variegated'

Light: Bright, indirect light - more light, more variegation

Growth: 3-4 feet tall

Watering: Keep consistently hydrated 

Pet Safe: No

Care: Intermediate to difficult

This cactus is a beautifully small cactus that grows with clustered cylindrical stems. They are covered in dense white hairs and can grow deep rose-pink funnel shaped flowers. This cactus originates from the dry shrub land of regions of Wester Central Mexico.

Scientific Name: Mammillaria Bombycina

Common Name: Silken Pincushion

Growth: Can grow up to 12 inches tall indoors

Light: Full sun

Watering: Let fully dry out between waterings. make sure soil drains well.

Pet Safe: Not toxic but watch out for spikes 

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 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 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

This Neon Pothos in its own hanger is one of the most distinct varieties of this Pothos 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. Neon Pothos are great for hanging baskets and it is a remarkable trailing plant.  This plant is native to French Polynesia.

Scientific Name: Epipremnum Aureum

Common Name: Golden Pothos/ Neon Pothos

Light: Bright indirect light to low light

Watering: Keep evenly hydrated, ensure good drainage 

Growth: When mature, the leaves can grow to 3 feet long.  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

Enjoy a prickly friend to add interest to your space!

This Cactus is native to South Western United States and Mexico. They love their hillsides and deserts.  Needless to say, this plant loves sunlight and dry conditions.  If in the right conditions, this prickly plant can produce beautiful flowers!

The name comes from the Ancient Greek (echinos), meaning "sea urchin", and the Latin meaning "candle".  

Scientific Name: Echinopsis terscheckii

Common Name: Pachycereus Pringlei / Hedgehog Cacti

Growth: They Can grow up to 23 inches

Light: Bright indirect light to full sun

Watering: Let dry out between watering, water sparingly 

Pet Safe: Yes (be careful of the spines!)

Care: Easy

This very attractive Ladyfinger Cactus is native to Mexico and develops dense clusters of cylindrical stems that have brown/yellow spines.  Its stems look like fingers and it can bloom in pink and yellow coloured flowers.

Scientific Name: Mammillaria elongata

Common Name: Ladyfinger Cactus, Gold Lace Cactus, Golden Stars

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: 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 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