Evergreen shrub with large showy winter–spring flowers. Plant Common Name Camellia japonica Scientific Name Camellia japonica Plant Family Theaceae Origin Japan/China/Korea Main Category Outdoor Subcategory Flowering shrub Color White/pink/red Avg Size 1–3 m Benefits Ornamental blooms, evergreen Care Level Moderate Light Needs Part shade Water Needs Regular, even moisture Soil Type Acidic humus-rich Toxicity Non-toxic
Slightly smaller camellia with abundant autumn/winter blooms. Plant Common Name Camellia sasanqua Scientific Name Camellia sasanqua Plant Family Theaceae Origin Japan Main Category Outdoor Subcategory Flowering shrub Color White/pink/red Avg Size 1–3 m Benefits Autumn/winter blooms, evergreen Care Level Moderate Light Needs Part shade Water Needs Regular Soil Type Acidic humus-rich Toxicity Non-toxic
Compact glossy-leaved houseplant with many variegated cultivars; thrives in low light. Plant Common Name Aglaonema Scientific Name Aglaonema spp. Plant Family Araceae Origin Southeast Asia Main Category Indoor / Both Subcategory Foliage Color Green, variegated Avg Size 30–90 cm Benefits Air-purifying, low-maintenance Care Level Easy Light Needs Low–Bright indirect Water Needs Moderate; allow top layer
Columnar upright cactus, dramatic in large containers. Plant Common Name Cereus Green Coral Cactus Scientific Name Cereus spp. (cultivar) Plant Family Cactaceae Origin Americas Main Category Outdoor / Container Subcategory Columnar cactus Color Green Avg Size 1–5 m Benefits Architectural specimen, drought tolerant Care Level Easy Light Needs Full sun Water Needs Low Soil Type
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Rosette succulent, drought-tolerant and sculptural; many species. Plant Common Name Aloe Scientific Name Aloe spp. Plant Family Asphodelaceae Origin Africa/Arabian Peninsula Main Category Indoor / Outdoor Subcategory Succulent Color Green Avg Size 30–90 cm Benefits Decorative; some species medicinal Care Level Easy Light Needs Bright to full sun Water Needs Low; drought tolerant Soil Type
Bizarre contorted variety with knobbly, twisted stems. Plant Common Name Cereus peruvianus monstrose cactus Scientific Name Cereus peruvianus ‘Monstrose’ Plant Family Cactaceae Origin South America Main Category Outdoor / Large container Subcategory Monstrose columnar cactus Color Green Avg Size 1–6 m Benefits Sculptural, conversation piece Care Level Moderate Light Needs Full sun Water Needs Low
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Gel-filled succulent known for soothing burns and skin-care uses; easy to grow. Plant Common Name Aloe vera Scientific Name Aloe barbadensis (A. vera) Plant Family Asphodelaceae Origin Arabian Peninsula / Africa Main Category Indoor / Outdoor Subcategory Medicinal succulent Color Green Avg Size 30–60 cm Benefits Soothing gel for burns; skincare Care Level Easy Light
Fast-growing vine with clusters of small flowers; common name may refer to similar creepers. Plant Common Name Ceylon creeper Scientific Name Antigonon leptopus (likely) Plant Family Polygonaceae Origin Mexico (naturalized) Main Category Outdoor Subcategory Flowering vine Color Pink/white Avg Size 2–6 m vine Benefits Ornamental, pollinator-friendly Care Level Easy Light Needs Full sun to part
Symmetrical conifer often used indoors as a small potted tree; delicate layered branches. Plant Common Name Araucaria plant Scientific Name Araucaria heterophylla (Norfolk Is. pine) Plant Family Araucariaceae Origin Norfolk Island / Southern Hemisphere Main Category Indoor / Outdoor Subcategory Conifer / tree Color Green Avg Size Indoor: 60–180 cm Benefits Ornamental, architectural presence Care
Small clumping cactus hybrid prized for large vibrant flowers. Plant Common Name Chamaelobivia hybrid Scientific Name ×Chamaelobivia (hybrid) Plant Family Cactaceae Origin Hybrid (Andes) Main Category Outdoor / Container Subcategory Small flowering cactus Color Red/pink/orange Avg Size 5–20 cm Benefits Showy flowers in spring/summer Care Level Easy Light Needs Full sun Water Needs Low Soil
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