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The Crown of Thorns plant is a succulent native to Madagascar known for its spiny stems and colourful, long-lasting bracts that look like flowers. It's often associated with good luck and protection. These flowers will bloom all year round!
Scientific Name: Euphorbia Milii
Common Name: Crown of Thorns
Light: Bright indirect light
Watering: When top soil is dry, ensure good drainage.
Growth: Can grow up to 6 feet tall!
Pet Safe: No
Care: Easy
Known as a "prayer" plant because the leaves fold together in the evening like hands in prayer. In the morning they will open up again. This variety has lovely gold and cream variegation on the leaves.
Scientific Name: Ctenanthe lubbersiana golden mosaic
Common Name: Never never plant, bamburanta
Light: Bright Indirect light with some morning sunlight. East facing window is ideal but a north facing window is okay too.
Growth: 2-4' tall
Watering: Water when the top 1-2" of the soil is dry, then water well and let the water drain away.
Pet Safe: Yes
Care: Intermediate
A delightful novelty veggie in my food garden, Cucamelon - aka mouse melon - look like miniature watermelons! Hailing from Mexico and Central America, these distant cucumber cousins have a bright, refreshing taste with a citrus tang. They're totally unique and kids, especially, love them.
Cucamelons rarely make it in the house, as I snack on them while tending my gardens. But when they do, they're sliced in a salad or bring a small to a veggie platter. I preserve them like pickles, too. And just had a customer tell me they put them in cocktails!
Cucamelon vines need a structure to climb as they grow. My favourite way is to guide them along a tomato cage when growing in a container, but any sturdy trellis will work. Once flowers appear, start checking for fruit after a week.
$4 each or 3 for $10 (save $2!)
Type: annual fruit (although eaten as a veggie, like tomato)
Height: plant 1 ft tall, vines up to 10 ft.
Light: full sun
Moisture: well drained, rich warm soil - amend with compost before planting
Watering: Keep well watered. Vines will shrivel if they dry out.
$4 each or 3 for $10 (save $2!)
Cup plant is a very tall plant! But if you have the room, it is worth growing for it's statuesque presence in the garden. It will require staking.
Type: Perennial, native to Ontario
Height: 8 to 12'
Light: full sun to light shade.
Soil: sand to clay
Water: Cup plant likes it moister but if you want to control it's growth, place it in a dryer area. It won't grow quite so big and will self seed less.
Bloom time: Late July to September
Planting: Seeds need a 60 day period of cold, moist stratification - see options in photos, courtesy of Northern Wildflowers. * This website offers an excellent overview of this plant and how to grow it from seeds: Cup Plant – Silphium perfoliatum – Grow and Care Guide – GrowIt BuildIT
Wild life support: The flowers are adored by bees and the seed heads are a favourite of chipmunks and gold finches in the late summer, early fall. Where the leaves meet the stem, a cup like structure is formed, hence the name. This collects water from which insects and birds will drink- how charming!
Warning: The only drawback to Cup Plant is that it self seeds quite aggressively and you should remove seedling quickly in the spring to control the spread.
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
Cyclamen are attractive, backward-curving flowers that bloom in vibrant colours such as white, pink, purple, and red. They are usually heart shaped with rounded leaves. The leaves have a beautiful silver or white pattern on them. This plant is native to the Mediterranean and parts of North Africa.
Scientific Name: Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name: Sowbread, Persion violet
Light: Bright, indirect light
Watering: Let the top inch of soil dry out and by avoiding getting water on the leaves or crown. Likes humidity.
Growth: Slow growth rate
Pet Safe: No
Care: Intermediate
$4 each or 3 for $10 (save $2!)
Butterflies, bees and hummingbirds love this plant's nectar, making Dense Blazing Star an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Birds then eat the seeds through the winter.
I love the whimsical, long-lasting, bright, feathery pop of purples as it grows and flowers from the top down - truly unique. I grow it among White (dwarf) Lavender, Lance-Leaf Coreopsis, Spotted Bee Balm and Blanket Flower.
Type: Native Perennial
Height: 5 ft.
Light: full sun-part shade
Moisture: well draining, drought tolerant
Bloom time: July-late fall
Planting: Cold, moist stratification required - see options in photos, courtesy of Northern Wildflowers. Lightly cover (1/8" depth) with moist soil, and do not let seedlings dry out. OR direct sow in late fall to overwinter in the garden for blooms the following spring
Beautiful variegation resembling a camouflage pattern, make this Dieffenbachia a collector's dream.
Light: Bright, indirect- north or east facing window is ideal
Watering: Water once top 1-2" of soil feels dry. Dieffenbachia like to be hydrated but not soggy. Sitting in wet soil will cause the plant to rot.
Growth: 2-3' indoors
Pet Safe: No
Care: Easy
Scientific Name: Chlorophytum Comosum
Common Name: Spider Plant
Light: Bright, Indirect Light
Growth: 12-24 inches long
Watering: Water when top two inches of soil are dry
Pet Safe: Yes
Care: Easy
Looking like a palm tree gives this plant a tropical look! This variety has lovely pink edges to its leaves. This plant originates from tropical Madagascar and It can live for decades under the right conditions.
Scientific Name: Dracaena Marginata "Colorama"
Common Name: Dracaena Colorama/Dragon Tree
Light: Bright indirect light
Growth: 4-6 feet tall indoors
Watering: Keep evenly hydrated
Pet Safe: No
Care: Easy
This Euphorbia is found in the tropical areas of Asia.
Scientific Name: Euphorbia Lactea
Common Name: Dragon Bones Tree
Growth: In the wild, this plant grows into a large shrub. In your house it will grow very slowly, up to 1 foot height and width.
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, milky sap is toxic
Care: Fairly easy
This is a star-shaped rosette with wavy leaves that are typically pink, red, and green. This plant is actually in the pineapple family! Originating from the rainforests of Brazil, they will not like to be in complete sun, their leaves will burn.
Name: Cryptanthus Bivittatus
Common Name: Earth Star
Growth: 4-5 inches in height
Light: Bright indirect light
Watering: When top soil is dry, be sure not to over water
Pet safe: Yes
Care: Intermediate
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
I love the neon green interior of this heirloom beefstake tomato. It’s stunning on a plate layered with a deep red cousin such as Manitoba - serve them drizzled with olive oil, basil and creamy goat cheese. Emerald Evergreens are smooth + sweet with a rich flavour, a chonky slicer. Try them fried, or make green tomato sauce!
Indeterminate + requires staking.
$6 each or 3 for $15
This variety of cucumber is the closest we've found to a traditional English cuke from the grocery store. Long, slender, thin-skinned fruits with fewer seeds than regular home-grown cukes, especially when picked early.
Requires a trellis + full sun. Harvest regularly to encourage more flowers to form.
$4 each or 3 for $10 (save $2!)
A fun Cactus with an interesting growth habit, producing multiple curved stems which resemble turrets of a castle, hence its common name. It is native to southern Florida and the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas, the Caribbean and South America.
Scientific Name: Acanthocereus Tetragonus
Common Name: Fairy Castle Cactus
Growth: Slow growing. While it can reach great heights in the wild, 6 feet or more, it will remain much smaller when grown indoors.
Light: Very bright indirect light. Too much sun can cause scorching.
Flowering: Lovely white flowers only open for one night. In the wild these flowers attack moths.
Watering: Let it dry out completely before watering and limit watering in the winter and increase during the summer.
Pet Safe: Non toxic however because of its sharp spines, it should be kept where pets can not be poked accidentally.
Care: Easy. Repotting every 2-3 years is recommended because its root system is large and tends to extend outwards.
The Angyo Star is a popular evergreen hybrid plant that is a cross between a Fatsia and an English Ivy. Its beautiful large, glossy green leaves with a stunning white variegation is a gorgeous addition to your home. As the plant grows you will need to stake it to help support it. The Angyo Star was named after the town Angyo in Japan where it was found by a plantsman named Ted Stephens.
Scientific Name: Fatshedera lizei
Common Name: Fatshedera Angyo Star
Light: Bright, Indirect Light
Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but let top two inches dry between waterings
Growth: Can grow 5-6 feet tall
Pet Safe: No
Care: Easy
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
An elegant variety of ficus, with pink/cream coloured leaves. Originating from Southeast Asia.
Scientific Name: Ficus Shivereana
Common Name: Ficus Moonshine
Light: Bright indirect light
Growth: Can grow quite tall indoors
Watering: When Top of soil is dry, ensure good drainage
Pet Safe: No
Care: Intermediate
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 pink tinted leaves.
Scientific Name: Ficus Ruby
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