Houseplants

A funky succulent with a spiky look!

Haworthia attenuata, also known as zebra haworthia, is native to Southern Africa.  This plant is very slow growing and has a life span of up to 50 years! In the wild, these plants grow in very harsh conditions and can be found buried in sand.

Scientific Name: Haworthia attenuata

Common Name: Zebra Haworthia

Growth: 1-6 inches in height

Light: Bright indirect light 

Watering: Let dry out between watering 

Pet Safe: Yes

Care: Easy

This is a shop favourite!

A species of small palm tree native to the rainforests in Southern Mexico and Guatemala.  Being such a small compact size, The Parlour Palm is one of the most popularly sold houseplant palms in the world.  They are also known for the air-purifying qualities. Specifically they are effective at removing formaldehyde and xylene from the air.

Adding this plant to your collection is a must.  It does well in low light so it's great for that corner you're not too sure what to do with.

Scientific Name: Chamaedorea elegans

Common Name: Parlour Palm

Growth: 2-6 Feet tall

Light: Bright indirect light to low light

Watering: When top soil is dry, ensure good drainage 

Pet Safe: Yes

Care: Easy

Delicate but hardy. Bring the forest inside with this adorable Button Fern

Light: Bright indirect light

Watering: They need a very deep watering followed by letting them dry out.

Pet Safe: yes

Care: Easy

Delicate but hardy. Bring the forest inside with this adorable Blue Star fern.

Light: Bright indirect light

Watering: They need a very deep watering followed by letting them dry out.

Pet Safe: Yes

Care: Easy

This is a dangling plant that has beautiful bright purple flowers that look like tubes of lipstick!  The Curly Q 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/Curly Q

Light: Bright indirect light

Watering: Keep evenly hydrated, likes to be misted 

Growth: 2-3 feet long indoors

Pet Safe: Yes

Care: Intermediate 

In the Prayer family, its beautifully patterned leaves are sure to impress!

Light: Bright indirect light

Watering: Keep evenly hydrated, likes to be misted

Pet Safe: Yes

Care: Difficult 

An easy indoor plant that is hardy and visually interesting.  This plant originates from the tropical regions of West Africa. It forms dense clumps of leaves, creating an architectural and visually appealing display.

Scientific Name: Dracaena Angolensis

Common Name: Sansevieria Cylindrica "Fernwood Mikado"

Growth: Can grow 2-3 feet tall

Light: Low light to bright indirect light

Watering: Once soil is completely dry.  Typically every 2-6 weeks

Pet Safe: No

Care: Easy

Rare pink 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 'pink princess' 

Common Name: Philodendron pink princess, blushing philodendron 

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: 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

A carnivorous plant with deep maroon pitchers.  Native to Southeast Asia, this plant is so unique in the fact that they use they're pitcher leaves to catch their food.  These pitchers lure, trap, and digest insects to supplement their nutrient intake in nutrient-poor soil.  Since they are from a tropical climate, they do thrive with lots of moisture and humidity.

Scientific Name: Nepenthes

Common Name: Asian Pitcher Plant

Light: Bright indirect light

Watering: Keep evenly hydrated, likes being misted.

Growth: Slow growing, can take 5-10 years to mature.

Pet Safe: Yes

Care: Intermediate 

The Chinese Evergreen also known as the Aglaonema - Sparkling Sarah 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

Common Name: Chinese Evergreen

Growth: 2-3 feet 

Light: Bright indirect light though it can withstand lowlight conditions 

Watering: They need to be watered when the top layer of soil drys out.

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

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: Easy

A fun variety of Begonia with exciting spotted leaves! This type of begonia is one of the easiest begonias to grow. It originates from the rain forests of Brazil.  With their spotted leaves in the shape of an angel wing, this is a stand out plant that will get your guests talking.  When in a place where it thrives, this plant produces beautiful flowers.

Scientific Name: Begonia Coccinea

Common Name:  Angel Wing Begonia

Light: Bright indirect light 

Growth: 4-6 feet tall

Watering: Keep evenly hydrated, bottom water ONLY

Pet Safe: No

Care: Moderate 

A delightful, spiral-growing low-light plant that adds tons of interest and charm to your snake plant collection.

Light: Tolerates low light conditions, but bright, indirect light will help maintain vibrant foliage and clear marking

Water: Only when completely dry

Pet Safe: No

Care: Easy

This succulent is very reminiscent of a certain green fellow wouldn’t you say?

It originated in cultivation, not from a specific natural habitat, though its parent plant, Crassula ovata. The most distinguishing feature is the unique, leaves with a slight inward curve, resembling suction cups or fingers!

Scientific Name: Crassula ovata

Common Name: Gollum, Shrek Ears

Growth: Up to 3 ft (30 cm to 91 cm) tall, and up to 2 ft (30 cm to 60 cm) wide

Light: Bright indirect light to full sun

Watering: Let dry out between waterings

Pet Safe: No

Care: Easy

The lowest of care plants! Air plants do not require soil to survive.  Just as the name implies, they survive in air!  They can be displayed in many decorative formats.  With their unique look, they can be quite fun to display.  They originate from Central and South America.  Air Plants come in all shapes and sizes as well as multiple colours.

Scientific Name: Tillandsia 

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

Native to parts in Southeast Asia, known for symbolizing abundance, happiness and wealth. This plant is a great addition to your plant collection with its beautifully spotted/painted thick leaves.

Scientific Name: Ficus Elastica Tineke

Common Name: Rubber Fig, Rubber Tree, Rubber Plant

Light: Bright, Indirect light

Growth: Can grow 2-5 Feet

Watering: When the top two inches are dry

Pet Safe: No

Care: Easy

It's easy to see where this beautiful plant gets its name - the stripes that grace its striking leaves look like a zebra, with an emerald green background and creamy white striations. 

Scientific Name: Aphelandra squarrosa 'Snowflake'

Common Name: Zebra Plant

Light: Bright, indirect - medium light

Growth: Can reach 12" in a compact, clumping form

Watering: Do not let the soil dry out, but do not let the roots sit in soggy soil, either! Likes humidity, so mist regularly

Pet Safe: Yes

Care: Intermediate