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 

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

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

Great foliage plant with large tropical leaves.  All parts are toxic to humans and pets. The fruit is no edible like other figs. 

Scientific Name: Ficus lyrata 

Growth: Up to 10 feet indoors with good light

Light: Bright, indirect- direct sun can burn the leaves

Watering: Water well when the top inch of the soil is dry

Pet Safe: No

Fruit is inedible

Care: Intermediate

The Hawaiian Pothos is a wonderfully hardy plant that has the most beautiful green heart shaped leaves with yellow brush strokes of colour. It originates from French Polynesia.  It's considered an ideal houseplant because of its resilience.

Scientific Name: Epipremnum Aureum

Common Name: Hawaiian Pothos

Light: Medium to bright light

Growth: A few feet long, depending on conditions

Watering: When the top two inches is dry, water thoroughly 

Pet safe: No

Care: Easy

Shrimp plant potted in a stunning blue-ish grey pot! 
she is our current shop centrepiece, looking for the perfect home! 
standing at about 5 feet tall

it’s the Shrimp Plant!  This quirky plant has beautifully interesting flowers that resemble shrimps!  Native to Mexico, it is a tropical evergreen shrub that has made an interesting house plant.  With its constant flowering, you can enjoy the flowers all year round.

Scientific Name: Justicia Brandegeeana

Common Name: Shrimp Plant or False Hop

Light: Part shade or indirect light

Watering: Keep soil consistently wet but not soggy.

Growth:  Can grow to 4 feet tall

Pet Safe: Yes, but consuming large amounts can cause your pet to get sick.

Care: Easy

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

This hard to find String of Pearls variety has beautiful cream stripes that sometimes show purple as they're growing. An absolute stunner and collectible!

Despite how these are shown in pop culture and traditional garden centres, String of Pearls (and their various cousins Beads, Dolphins etc) are crawlers - drape them on top of the soil and expand your pot width as they grow, as opposed to letting them drape too long down the sides. 

Bright light, allow to dry between waterings. 

Light: Bright indirect light 

Watering: When top soil is dry, ensure good drainage 

Pet Safe: No

Care: Intermediate 

This beautiful Transcantia is notable for its gorgeous white striped leaves and delicate white flowers.

A bushy vine with pink stems and variegated leaves.

Light: Bright indirect light

Watering: Keep evenly hydrated, likes to be misted 

Pet Safe: Yes

Care: Intermediate