The Calathea Beauty Star is an eye-catching houseplant. It boasts elliptical leaves that are striped cream and pink, sitting on top of thicker, light green brands. š A cultivar of the Calathea Ornata, the Beauty Star hails from the Marantaceae (Prayer Plant) family. Like all Prayer Plants, its leaves stand upright in the evenings, like …
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Hailing from Bolivia, the Calathea Orbifolia (now reclassified as Goeppertia Orbifolia) is a beautiful species from the Prayer Plant family. In nature, they grow in the understory of the rainforest, near the forest floor. š We love their orb-shaped leaves with silver and green stripes. While leaves are large, the plant itself reaches just 3 …
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Calatheas are popular houseplants. They hail from the Marantaceae family (Arrowheads), which consists of over 550 flowering species. As a group, they are also known as Prayer Plants, thanks to special cells in their stems that change in reaction to different light levels. This phenomenon, called nyctinasty, causes leaves to stand upright during the evenings …
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The Calathea Ornata is a popular houseplant with baby-pink striped leaves. š Kept indoors, it grows to just 3 feet (91cm) tall – perfect for side tables or small spaces. However, caring for this variegated plant can be challenging. It requires >50% humidity, filtered water, and a peat-based, slightly acidic (pH 6.5) potting mix. Avoid …
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The Alocasia Cucullata ‘Hooded Dwarf’ is a compact Alocasia known for being smaller and easier to care for than most others in the genus. Its unique leaves, held atop fleshy stalks, are formed in the shape of a teardrop, or, according to some, open palms. Known sometimes as Buddha’s Palm, this plantās thin leaves wave with the slightest …
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The Alocasia Sarawakensis āYucatan Princessā is a darker variety of Alocasia that grows quickly to its ultimate height, ~3 feet tall (91cm), when kept indoors. š The Princess is known for its large elephant-ear leaves that are glossy and dark green in color….though new leaves are light green. Leaves are held atop eye-catching light pink stems, …
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The Alocasia Infernalis is a VERY unique, goth-like houseplant. Infernalis literally means āfrom hellā referring to this plantās dark green-red, almost black leaves that have an amazing fiery red sheen when the light hits at certain angles. Move it a little again, and the fiery red color disappears. It’s amazing to watch (BUT so hard to capture on camera)! …
The Philodendron Whipple Way is a rare, tropical vine that is a sport Philodendron Domesticum. It has long leaves that grow from a thick central stem. Leaves often boast different shades of green and white striations… and more unusual and expensive versions even have delightful pink specks or variegation! Getting your hands on a Philodendron …
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We picked up a Hoya Sarawak at a local gardening fair and never looked back. He’s a cute fellow with roundish, green leaves that have a waxy feel (like many other Hoyas!). A couple of quick care notes – this plant we find is pretty easy to grow and establishes roots quickly. They enjoy LOADS …
The Philodendron Bonifaziae is a rare little guy from the Philodendron family. š While most Bonifaziaes are sold in small starter pots, when mature this Philodendron can grow up to 10 feet (3 meters) long. It is known for its long, narrow leaves held atop short, succulent-like petioles (leaf stalks). Care-wise, the Philodendron Bonifaziae is …
