Tall columnar cactus that may bear edible fruits; dramatic specimen. Plant Common Name Peruvian apple cactus / Brazilian apple cactus Scientific Name Cereus repandus / C. jamacaru Plant Family Cactaceae Origin South America Main Category Outdoor / Container Subcategory Columnar cactus / fruiting Color Blue-green Avg Size 6–30 ft (outdoor) Benefits Some species produce edible […]
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Stylish philodendron with pinstripe variegation — popular collector plant. Plant Common Name Philodendron Birkin Scientific Name Philodendron ‘Birkin’ Plant Family Araceae Origin Hybrid cultivar Main Category Indoor Subcategory Foliage Color Green with white pinstripes Avg Size 30–90 cm Benefits Decorative, air purifier Care Level Medium Light Needs Bright indirect Water Needs Moderate Soil Type Well-draining
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This entry references two different species; please specify which one is intended for precise data. Plant Common Name Pisonia grandis or Psychotria viridis Scientific Name Pisonia grandis / Psychotria viridis (ambiguous) Plant Family Nyctaginaceae / Rubiaceae Origin Indo-Pacific / Amazon Main Category Outdoor Subcategory Tree / shrub Color Green Avg Size Varies Benefits Shade or
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Elephant-foot base with long curved leaves — very drought tolerant. Plant Common Name Ponytail Palm Scientific Name Beaucarnea recurvata Plant Family Asparagaceae Origin Mexico Main Category Indoor / Outdoor Subcategory Bulbous-trunk succulent Color Green Avg Size 3–7 ft (indoor) Benefits Water-storing bulb, drought tolerant Care Level Easy Light Needs Bright indirect to sun Water Needs
One of the best indoor vines for beginners — grows fast and trails beautifully. Plant Common Name Pothos plant Scientific Name Epipremnum aureum Plant Family Araceae Origin Solomon Islands Main Category Indoor Subcategory Trailing vine Color Green / variegated Avg Size Trailing metres Benefits Air purifier, super easy Care Level Very easy Light Needs Low–Bright
Small, graceful palm suitable for landscapes. Plant Common Name Pygmy Date Palm Scientific Name Phoenix roebelenii Plant Family Arecaceae Origin Asia Main Category Outdoor/Indoor Subcategory Palm Color Green Avg Size 6–12 ft Benefits Elegant, compact Care Level Medium Light Needs Bright light Water Needs Moderate Soil Type Sandy loam Toxicity Non-toxic
Produces rose-like layered blooms in many colors. Plant Common Name Ranunculus Scientific Name Ranunculus asiaticus Plant Family Ranunculaceae Origin Mediterranean Main Category Outdoor Subcategory Flowering Color Multi-color Avg Size 1–2 ft Benefits Beautiful cut flowers Care Level Medium Light Needs Full sun Water Needs Moderate Soil Type Fertile loam Toxicity Toxic
Classic red roses known for fragrance and romance. Plant Common Name Red Roses Scientific Name Rosa spp. Plant Family Rosaceae Origin Worldwide Main Category Outdoor Subcategory Flowering Color Red Avg Size 3–6 ft Benefits Fragrance, beauty Care Level Medium Light Needs Full sun Water Needs Moderate Soil Type Fertile Toxicity Non-toxic
Lady Palm with fan-shaped fronds. Plant Common Name Rhapis Excelsa Scientific Name Rhapis excelsa Plant Family Arecaceae Origin China Main Category Indoor Subcategory Palm Color Green Avg Size 4–6 ft Benefits Air purifier Care Level Easy Light Needs Low–medium Water Needs Moderate Soil Type Rich soil Toxicity Non-toxic
Cactus showing tightly packed roots, ideal for repotting. Plant Common Name Rootbound Cactus Scientific Name Various species Plant Family Cactaceae Origin Global Main Category Indoor/Outdoor Subcategory Cactus Color Green Avg Size Variable Benefits Drought tolerant Care Level Easy Light Needs Full sun Water Needs Very low Soil Type Sandy Toxicity Non-toxic
