Crested Euphorbia grafted on a rootstock; bright coral-like crest — sap irritant. Plant Common Name Coral Cactus Scientific Name Euphorbia lactea ‘Cristata’ (grafted) Plant Family Euphorbiaceae Origin Horticultural Main Category Indoor Subcategory Crest/grafted succulent Color Pink/cream/green Avg Size 20–60 cm Benefits Ornamental, sculptural Care Level Moderate Light Needs Bright indirect Water Needs Low Soil Type […]
A crested form with undulating fan-like growth resembling coral. Plant Common Name Crested Myrtillocactus geometrizans Scientific Name Myrtillocactus geometrizans ‘Cristata’ Plant Family Cactaceae Origin Mexico Main Category Outdoor / Container Subcategory Crested cactus Color Blue-green Avg Size 50–200 cm Benefits Sculptural, drought-tolerant Care Level Moderate Light Needs Full sun Water Needs Low Soil Type Gritty
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Bold, colorful foliage; needs bright light to retain vibrant colors. Plant Common Name Croton plant Scientific Name Codiaeum variegatum Plant Family Euphorbiaceae Origin SE Asia Main Category Indoor / Outdoor Subcategory Colorful foliage Color Yellow/red/orange/purple Avg Size 0.5–2 m Benefits Decorative dramatic foliage Care Level Moderate Light Needs Bright light to sun Water Needs Moderate
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
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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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
Classic cane-like houseplant with arching strap leaves; cultivars like ‘Massangeana’. Plant Common Name Dracaena fragrans Scientific Name Dracaena fragrans Plant Family Asparagaceae Origin Tropical Africa Main Category Indoor Subcategory Foliage Color Green/variegated Avg Size 1–3 m Benefits Air-purifying, architectural Care Level Easy–Moderate Light Needs Bright indirect Water Needs Moderate Soil Type Humus-rich, well-draining Toxicity Mildly
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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