Plants

Hunter’s robe (Pothos variety)

Common name variant of Pothos; hardy trailing vine for hanging baskets. Plant Common Name Hunter’s robe (Pothos variety) Scientific Name Epipremnum aureum (‘Hunter’s robe’ common name) Plant Family Araceae Origin Pacific Main Category Indoor / Hanging Subcategory Trailing vine Color Green/variegated Avg Size Trailing metres Benefits Air-purifying, easy Care Level Very easy Light Needs Low–Bright […]

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Epipremnum aureum (Pothos / Devil’s Ivy)

Extremely hardy trailing vine, tolerant of low light and irregular watering. Plant Common Name Epipremnum aureum (Pothos / Devil’s Ivy) Scientific Name Epipremnum aureum Plant Family Araceae Origin Society Islands (Pacific) Main Category Indoor / Both Subcategory Trailing / climbing Color Green / variegated Avg Size Trailing several metres Benefits Air-purifying, extremely easy Care Level

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Ivy arum (Syngonium / Arum-like vine)

Arrowhead vine with variable leaf shapes; great for hanging or climbing. Plant Common Name Ivy arum (Syngonium / Arum-like vine) Scientific Name Syngonium podophyllum (likely) Plant Family Araceae Origin Central/South America Main Category Indoor Subcategory Vining foliage Color Green/variegated Avg Size 1–6 ft Benefits Air-purifying Care Level Easy Light Needs Medium bright indirect Water Needs

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Fasciated Haworthia

Crested/fasciated Haworthia forms with fan-like growth — collector’s favorites. Plant Common Name Fasciated Haworthia Scientific Name Haworthia spp. (fasciated forms) Plant Family Asphodelaceae Origin South Africa Main Category Indoor Subcategory Succulent (crested forms) Color Green/striped Avg Size 5–15 cm Benefits Compact, low-water, collector interest Care Level Easy Light Needs Bright indirect to sun Water Needs

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Kalanchoe

Flowering succulent prized for clusters of long-lasting blooms. Plant Common Name Kalanchoe Scientific Name Kalanchoe spp. Plant Family Crassulaceae Origin Madagascar Main Category Indoor Subcategory Flowering succulent Color Red/pink/yellow/white Avg Size 20–30 cm Benefits Long-lasting flowers Care Level Easy Light Needs Bright light Water Needs Low–Moderate Soil Type Well-draining Toxicity Mildly toxic

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Ferocactus glaucescens

Blue-glaucous cactus with strong ribs and golden spines. Plant Common Name Ferocactus glaucescens Scientific Name Ferocactus glaucescens Plant Family Cactaceae Origin Mexico Main Category Outdoor / Container Subcategory Barrel / columnar cactus Color Blue-green body, yellow spines Avg Size 30–80 cm Benefits Drought tolerant, sculptural Care Level Easy Light Needs Full sun Water Needs Very

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Kalanchoe blossfeldiana

Popular gift plant with clusters of small flowers that last weeks. Plant Common Name Kalanchoe blossfeldiana Scientific Name Kalanchoe blossfeldiana Plant Family Crassulaceae Origin Madagascar Main Category Indoor Subcategory Flowering succulent Color Red/pink/yellow Avg Size 20–30 cm Benefits Long-flowering, cheerful Care Level Easy Light Needs Bright indirect to sun Water Needs Low–Moderate Soil Type Free-draining

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Devil’s Ivy

Extremely hardy trailing vine great for hanging baskets or training on poles. Plant Common Name Devil’s Ivy Scientific Name Epipremnum aureum Plant Family Araceae Origin Solomon Islands Main Category Indoor / Both Subcategory Trailing vine Color Green/variegated Avg Size Trailing several metres Benefits Air-purifying, very easy Care Level Very easy Light Needs Low–Bright indirect Water

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Dieffenbachia (Dumb cane)

Attractive variegated leaves; very toxic sap causing severe irritation. Plant Common Name Dieffenbachia (Dumb cane) Scientific Name Dieffenbachia spp. Plant Family Araceae Origin Tropical Americas Main Category Indoor Subcategory Foliage Color Green/cream variegation Avg Size 0.5–2 m Benefits Air-purifying, statement foliage Care Level Moderate Light Needs Low–Bright indirect Water Needs Moderate Soil Type Rich, well-draining

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Dracaena

Genus of versatile foliage plants from compact to tree-like types. Plant Common Name Dracaena Scientific Name Dracaena spp. Plant Family Asparagaceae Origin Africa/Asia Main Category Indoor / Both Subcategory Foliage / tree-form Color Green/variegated Avg Size 0.5–3 m Benefits Air-purifying Care Level Easy–Moderate Light Needs Bright indirect Water Needs Moderate Soil Type Well-draining Toxicity Some

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