Houseplants

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 

Rare snowy white 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 'White Wizard’

Common Name: Philodendron White Wizard

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

The lowest of care plants!  A variety of shapes and sizes add dramatic flair to any living space.

Light:  Bright, indirect light.

Watering: Soak in water once a week and let completely dry.

Care: Easy

Pet Safe: Yes

If purchasing online, the air plant may vary. You will receive the size purchased but exact look can vary.

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

The most exciting part of owning a Prince of Orange Philodendron is watching the leaves change colour as they grow! New leaves emerge bright orange color, transitioning through shades of copper and yellow before settling into a neon green. It's a self-heading (non-vining) plant growing on a thick stalk that eventually requires a pole (moss/coconut coir) or trellis for support.

Scientific Name: Philodendron erubescens 'Prince of Orange'

Common Name: Prince of Orange, Orange Prince

Light: Bright, indirect, but can tolerate medium light

Growth: 1 ft - 2 ft tall, 2 ft - 3 ft wide

Watering: Let top 1" - 2" dry between waterings; ensure proper drainage

Pet Safe: No

Care: Easy

The Snake Plant, also known as the "mother-in-law's tongue", is one of the hardiest plants around.  It originates from West and Central Africa.  You can find them in dry, rocky, desert like areas.  Some people love them because they symbolize resilience and good luck. Snake Plants reduce allergens in the environment by releasing oxygen into the air, making them an air-purifying plant.  

Scientific Name: Dracaena trifasciata, formerly Sansevieria trifasciata

Common Name: Snake Plant

Growth: Can grow to 6 feet tall

Light: Bright indirect light to low light

Watering: Water sparingly 

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 

Easy to care for Aloe Vera are great as a window plant. Cut open one of their branches and use it to soothe sunburns and other burns. Originating from the northeastern part of the Arabian Peninsula.  When this plant reaches maturity, it can produce pretty little yellow, red, and orange flowers!

Scientific Name: Aloe barbadensis miller

Common Name: Aloe Vera

Growth: Can grow 8-10 inches in four years.

Light: Bright, Indirect light

Watering: Let soil dry out before watering again.

Pet safe: No

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

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 

The Philodendron "Painted Lady" Is a cultivated hybrid, not a naturally occurring plant.  The parent plants of this hybrid is native to tropical regions of South America.  The Painted Lady is a great house plant for beginners. The biggest trick is ensuring its gorgeous variegation stays vibrant and bright by giving it enough light and being cautious not to overwater. 

Scientific Name: Philodendron erubescens 'Painted Lady' 

Common Name: Painted Lady Philodendron

Light: Bright, Indirect light

Growth: Slow to moderate growth

Watering: Allow the soil to almost dry completely and then water thoroughly

Pet Safe: No

Care: Easy

The Chinese Evergreen, also known as the Aglaonema, is a very 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

String of Pearls. 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.

Scientific Name: Senecio Rowleyanus

Common Name: String of Pearls

Growth: Up to 3 feet in length

Light: Bright indirect light 

Watering: When top soil is dry, ensure good drainage 

Pet Safe: No

Care: Intermediate

This variety has lovely lemon lime colour.  The Lemon Lime plant looks like it just came out of a Dr. Seuss book but this plant originates from tropical Africa, specifically regions of Sudan and Angola.  This plant is known for also removing toxins from the air.

Scientific Name:  Dracaena Fragrans

Common Name:  Dracaena Lemon Lime/Lemon Lime Corn Palm

Growth: Can reach 5-7 feet tall indoors

Light: Bright indirect light

Watering: Keep evenly hydrated

Pet Safe: No

Care: Easy

A delightful, spiral-growing low-light plant that adds tons of interest and charm to your snake plant collection. This plant originated from Thailand and is a rare variety of the common Snake Plant.  The plant was named "Yaya" after the breeder's beloved pet bird.

Scientific Name: Dracaena Trifasciata

Common Name: Sansevieria Yaya

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

Growth: It is a very slow growing plant

Water: Only when completely dry

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

The Chinese Evergreen also known as the Aglaonema - Green Papaya 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 - Green Papaya

Common Name: Chinese Evergreen - Green Papaya

Growth: 2-3 feet

Light: Bright, Indirect light but can withstand low light conditions

Watering: Water when top layer of soil dries out

Pet Safe: No

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

A pretty little succulent that 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