Weird + Wonderful Plants
We love colour + unusual + weird + rare houseplants! Browse our collection here. Check back often, as we bring in new plants every week. And if you're looking for a particular plant, let us know - we offer private shopping + love a challenge!
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The leaves of this rare + gorgeous monstera are where it gets its name: Glossy, deep green with creamy white splashes shaped like a striking cobra snake
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.
This rare and majestic cobra monstera is mounted on a bendable moss pole.
Scientific Name: Monstera standleyana ‘Albo Variegata’
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 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. The name "Hurricane" comes from the way the leaves of this plant swirl together like the eye of a Hurricane!
Scientific Name: Asplenium Nidus ‘hurricane’
Common Name: Hurricane Bird's Nest Fern
Light: Bright indirect light
Watering: Water when the top inch of soil in the pot is getting dry. The soil should always feel cool and moist, never soggy or so dry that it is like dust.
Growth: Can grow up to 12 to 24 inches
Pet Safe: yes
Care: Easy
Delicate but hardy. Bring the forest inside with this adorable Button Fern. Originating from Australia and New Zealand, this little guy typically grows in moist, open forests, rocky crevices, and on limestone cliffs.
Scientific Name: Pellaea Rotundifolia
Common Name: Button 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
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.
Shrimp Plant
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
The Philodendron 'White Knight' is a rare climbing houseplant. It has unique green leaves with a white variegation and striking burgundy stems, this plant is stunning. If using a moss pole, this plant can climb and trail beautifully in a well lit space. The White Knight origins are from the Tropical rainforests of South America.
Scientific Name: Philodendron erubescen
Common Name: Philodendron White Knight
Light: Bright, indirect light
Growth: 12-24 inches yearly
Watering: Let soil dry slightly between waterings
Pet Safe: No
Care: Intermediate
The Rabbit's Foot Fern originates from the tropical and subtropical regions of the Fiji Islands. There it grows as an epiphyte (on trees) or lithophyte (on rocks). The way it creeps over surfaces with its furry looking rhizomes, it resembles a rabbit's foot!
Scientific Name: Davallia fejeensis
Common Name: Rabbit's Foot Fern
Light: Bright, indirect light
Watering: Keep consistently hydrated but not soggy. Let the top two inches dry out before watering again.
Growth: Slow growing
Pet Safe: Yes
Care: Intermediate
The White Striped Dracaena is a popular easy-care houseplant. It has beautiful deep green leaves with contrasting white stripes. If you prune this plant it helps to create a bushier growth. The White Jewel originates from the tropical regions of Africa.
Scientific Name: Dracaena fragrans
Common Name: White Striped
Growth: 3-6 feet over several years
Light: Bright, indirect light, but can tolerate low light
Watering: Water when top two inches are dry. Make sure soil drains well.
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
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
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
The Sunset Jade, different from the original Jade, has yellow and red edged leaves making it stand out just a little bit more. 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
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
Originating from the rainforests of Brazil, in its native habitat, it thrives in the warm, humid, and shaded conditions found on the rainforest floor, growing under the canopy of taller vegetation. With its stunning spotted leaves with beautiful dark and light green colours, this is sure to be a plant that everyone admires in your home.
Scientific Name: Calathea Burle Marxii
Common Name: Rattlesnake Calathea
Light: Bright,indirect light
Growth: Can spread 2-3 feet
Watering: When the soil in the pot is dry halfway down
Pet Safe: Yes
Care: Difficult
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This easy care, non-toxic beauty has the best party trick: Its dark green leaves are a deep wine red underneath! Delight in flipping it upside down for a visual shock.
An eye-catching plant with thick, weighty stems that will eventually trail. Looks beautiful in a contrasting white planter.
Scientific Name: Peperomia verticilla
Common Name: Whorled Peperomia, Red Log, Belly Button
Size: 12" indoors
Growth: Trailing stems start upright, then spill over
Light: Bright, indirect light.
Watering: Loves humidity + evenly hydrated soil. Let it dry
Pet Safe: Yes
Care: Prune stems to keep bushy