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 […]
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The Philodendron Bonifaziae is a rare little guy from the Philodendron family. 🙂 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
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If you’re looking for a variegated houseplant that is easy-flowering and doesn’t require a lot of fussing over, we think the Hoya Rangsan is a good choice. 🙂 This tropical houseplant produces narrow waxy leaves that are deep green with silvery or light green splashes. The variegation is different from leaf to leaf. It also
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The Hoya Elliptica is a beautiful, low-maintenance plant native to Southeast Asia. Like many Hoyas, it is a climbing plant (called an epiphyte) that grows thick leaves. What’s unique about this Hoya is its leaves have silver veins that remind us of turtle shells! Of course, it is also known for its strong, honey-scented flowers….
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Hoyas are one of the most commonly grown houseplants, known for their plump waxy leaves that store water. The Hoya Clemensiorum, however, is considered a rare variety that looks quite unlike any other. 🙂 It has unusual, light green long leaves with a crisp edge and intricate dark green patterned veins. Personally, we think the veining
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Alas, the Philodendron Snowdrift is one of the more unique varieties in the Philodendron genus. 🙂 It is a foliage plant that is grown for variegated leaves… but this variegation is very variable, and differs from plant to plant. We’ve seen Snowdrifts with white variegation (thus the name), and others with a more yellow or
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If you’re looking for a low-maintenance plant with interesting foliage to add to your indoor garden, look no further than the Hoya Heuschkeliana! Hoya Heuschkeliana is a stunning tropical vine plant that is native to the Philippines. It produces fleshy green foliage with a waxy sheen. It produces clusters of yellow or pink flowers, with a caramel-like
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The Alocasia Jacklyn is a stunning ornamental plant native to Indonesia that is a fairly new discovery. Because it is still new to the plant world, Alocasia Jacklyn is considered rare and not as readily available as other Alocasia varieties. But with its vibrant green foliage with darker green veins on striped stems, this plant is sure to
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The Philodendron Ruizii has short stems and long leaves that grow in a “birds nest” formation from the center of the plant. It is a relatively uncommon Philodendron, and has semi-succulent properties that means that it can withstand dry spells and drier air than most others. Its adaptable nature makes it a good choice for
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The Philodendron Melanoneuron is an underrated and unusual tropical Philodendron. Truth be told, we don’t think the Philodendron Melanoneuron is the most eye-catching Philodendron there is. But what it lacks in drama it makes up for in elegance. We fell in love with the symmetrical, prominent ridges on its leaves…. and its pink roots! 🙂
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