Weird + Wonderful Plants

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

Prized for its grey-green, paddle-shaped leaves with purple spots that intensify with more sun. Native to South Africa, the Calico heart plant is slow growing and a low maintenance plant.

Scientific Name: Adromischus Triiflorus

Common Name: Calico Hearts

Light: Bright, indirect light

Growth: 2- 6 inches tall

Watering: Let dry between watering 

Pet Safe: Yes

Care: Easy

Also known as Wax Plants, hoyas are collectible tropical succulents native to Asia + Australia, and have a cult following! Their compact little flowers are highly fragrant!

Scientific Name: Hoya australis ssp. tenuipes 'Lisa'

Common Name: Hoya Lisa, Wax Plant Lisa, Porcelain Flower

Light: Low-medium light

Growth: Vining up to 3 ft long; requires a trellis or hanging planter

Watering: Let soil almost completely dry out between watering 

Pet Safe: No

Care: Easy

Originating from Southeast China, the Begonias are prized for their spectacular, patterned foliage in shades of green, red, silver, and purple, rather than their flowers. The Rex Begonia's foliage can easily burn when plants are exposed to excessive direct sunlight.

Scientific Name: Begonia Rex or Begoniaceae

Common Name: King Begonia

Light: Bright indirect light

Watering: When top inch of soil is dry

Growth: 12-15 inches in height and spread

Pet Safe: No

Care: Easy to moderate

 Originating from South Africa, this Jade is known for its easy care, low maintenance qualities.  One of most popular succulents around!

Scientific Name: Crassula Ovata 

Common Name: Jade, Lucky Plant, Money Tree

Growth: about 2 inches of height per year indoors

Light: Bright indirect light to full sun

Watering: Let dry out between waterings

Pet Safe: No

Care: Easy 

The leaves look like ketchup chips! Deeply corrugated (rippled) heart-shaped leaves with a metallic sheen, this plant displays a rich mix of bronze, orange, and pink tones that become more vibrant with brighter light.  Native to the rainforests of Brazil, it grows on the forest floor, where it thrives under a dense canopy.

Scientific Name: Peperomia Caperata " Quito"

Common Name: Quito Peperomia, Radiator Plant

Light: Bright indirect light

Watering: When top soil is dry, ensure good drainage

Growth: 6-8 inches in height and width

Pet Safe: Yes

Care: Intermediate 

String of Needles is a trailing succulent-like plant native to South Africa. With slender, long, mottled green leaves that are reminiscent of needles, it's easy to understand why this plant has been given the name. 

Scientific Name: Ceropegia Linearis

Common Name: String of Needles/ Needle Plant

Light: Bright, indirect light

Watering: Water thoroughly when soil is completely dry 

Growth: It can reach up to 6 feet

Pet Safe: No

Care: Easy

Syngonium Pink Perfection is quite rare. It has unique large multilobed foliage that is mostly light green with much pink near its veins.  Pink Perfection has heart-shaped leaves, they grow fast and are easy to propagate.  Those delicate pink leaves shouldn't fool you - This plant is actually low maintenance. This plant originates from the tropical rainforests of South and Central America.

Scientific Name: Syngonium Podophyllum

Common Name: Pink Perfection

Light: Bright indirect light

Watering: Let dry out between waterings, good drainage 

Growth: Can grow up to 4 feet tall

Pet Safe: No

Care: Easy

The leaves of this gorgeous monstera are where it gets its name: Glossy, deep green with creamy white splashes resembling a night sky swoon. The variegation is random, giving each leaf a distinct pattern, causing excitement + anticipation with each new arrival!

Monsteras literally have the word monster in their names - these babies will get big! However, you can control their size with regular pruning. A moss/coconut coir pole is essential as they grow.

Scientific Name: Monstera deliciosa 'Thai Constellation'

Common Name: Monstera Thai Constellation, Variegated Monstera

Light: Medium-bright 

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

Watering: Deep watering when mostly dry

Pet Safe: No

Care: Easy

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

The Bear Claw succulent is a plant with thick, fuzzy green leaves that have distinct, claw-like teeth along the edges, resembling bear paws. The plant is native to South Africa.  The tips of the plants, under bright sunlight, can turn red!

Scientific Name: Cotyledon Tomentosa

Common Name: Bear Claw Succulent

Light: Bright, indirect light

Growth: 12-16 inches tall

Watering: Let dry between watering 

Pet Safe: No

Care: Easy

The Sand Rose succulent is native to South Africa where it thrives in arid conditions, found in rocks and stony soils. Like many other succulents, the Sand Rose is extremely drought-tolerant.  It can survive long periods without water making it an excellent choice for plant owners who sometimes forget to keep up with watering.

Scientific Name: Anacampseros Rufescens

Common Name: Sand Rose

Light: Bright indirect light

Growth: 3 inches 

Watering: Let dry between watering 

Pet Safe: Yes

Care: Easy

The Lemon Button Fern, originating from the tropical regions of Asia, Australia, and Africa.  It thrives in shady, damp, and humid forest floor environments within these tropical habitats.  

Scientific Name: Nephrolepis cordifolia 'Duffii'

Common Name: Lemon Button Fern

Light: Medium to bright, indirect light

Watering: When the top inch of soil is dry but do not let the soil stay soggy.

Growth: 12-18 inches spread

Pet Safe: Yes

Care: Easy

Peperomia Ripple Variegated has deeply ridged, heart-shaped leaves with cream variegations on green leaves, and narrow spikes of white flowers. This plant is native to Brazil.  Like other Peperomias, it is non-toxic, making it safe to keep around your furry friends!

Scientific Name: Peperomia Caperata

Common Name: Emerald Ripple

Light: Bright, Indirect Light

Watering: Water when top two inches are dry

Growth: 2-4 inches per year

Pet Safe: Yes

Care: Easy

The Chanin is a beautiful plant that has slender, pointed leaves that radiate outwards in a fan-like formation.  It is a matte green, almost frozen mint colour.  The leaves are plump, fleshy, and exceptionally pleasing to the touch.  This plant originates from Thailand and is also in the family of the common Snake Plant.

Scientific Name: Dracaena trifasciata

Common Name: Sansevieria Chanin, Silver Syreni

Light: Can tolerate low light but thrives in indirect light

Growth: Slow growth rate

Watering: Allow soil to dry out completely before watering.

Pet Safe: No

Care: Easy