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Tree Ivy
× Fatshedera lizei
× Fatshedera lizei is a unique intergeneric hybrid created by crossing Fatsia japonica 'Moserii' and Hedera helix (English ivy), first bred by the French nursery Lizé Frères in Nantes around 1910. Belonging to the Araliaceae family, the plant combines the large, glossy, dark green five-lobed leaves of the Fatsia with the semi-climbing, shrubby growth habit of the ivy. Unlike ivy, it lacks aerial rootlets and therefore requires support (such as a moss pole or trellis) to grow vertically, to which it must be tied. In autumn, it produces spherical panicles of small greenish-white, sterile flowers at the tips of the shoots. It is a moderately hardy evergreen plant suitable for both indoors and (in milder USDA zones 7b–10b) gardens in shady to semi-shady locations.
Christmas Palm
Adonidia merrillii
Adonidia merrillii, commonly known as the Christmas Palm, is an elegant and compact species native to the Philippines. It is distinguished by its smooth, single trunk and, most notably, its large clusters of berries that turn bright red in winter, resembling Christmas ornaments. It is one of the world's most popular ornamental palms for tropical landscapes and bright indoor spaces.
Red Aglaonema
Aglaonema 'Siam Aurora'
Aglaonema 'Siam Aurora', widely known as Red Aglaonema, is a compact evergreen cultivar of Chinese Evergreen prized for its striking foliage — deep green leaves splashed and edged with vivid red, pink and cream variegation. Native to the tropical understories of Southeast Asia, this Araceae family member is one of the most popular colored-leaf houseplants thanks to its resilience, moderate light tolerance, and low-maintenance nature. It grows as a bushy, clumping plant reaching about 90 cm (3 ft) tall and wide indoors, and occasionally produces small greenish spathe flowers with white spadixes in late summer to fall.
Chinese Evergreen
Aglaonema commutatum
Aglaonema commutatum, commonly known as Chinese Evergreen, is a popular tropical houseplant native to the Philippines and northeastern Sulawesi. Prized for its attractive variegated foliage with silver and green patterns, this slow-growing plant is perfect for beginners due to its tolerance of low light conditions and minimal care requirements. It has been cultivated for centuries in Asia as a symbol of good fortune.
Spotted Evergreen
Aglaonema costatum
Aglaonema costatum, commonly known as the Spotted Evergreen, is a compact tropical aroid native to the rainforests of Southeast Asia. It features striking dark green leaves adorned with silver-white spots and a distinctive white midrib, making it one of the most visually appealing low-light houseplants available.
Chinese Evergreen
Aglaonema modestum
Aglaonema modestum, commonly known as Chinese Evergreen, is a tropical foliage plant native to China, Vietnam, and the Philippines. With long, glossy dark-green leaves, it is one of the most resilient and adaptable houseplants, thriving in low light and tolerating dry indoor air. It belongs to the Araceae family.
Glossy Aglaonema
Aglaonema nitidum
Aglaonema nitidum, commonly known as Glossy Aglaonema or Painted Drop Tongue, is a striking tropical foliage plant native to the rainforests of Southeast Asia. Its broad, lance-shaped leaves display a deep glossy green, sometimes adorned with silver or light green markings, making it a prized ornamental houseplant. As a member of the Araceae family, it is one of the most adaptable and low-maintenance indoor plants available.
Round-Leaf Aglaonema
Aglaonema rotundum
Aglaonema rotundum is a striking true species of Chinese evergreen native to the shaded rainforest understory near Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia. It is prized for its rounded, leathery, near-black leaves marked with vivid pink to wine-red veins, one of the boldest color contrasts found in any Aglaonema species. Compact and slow-growing, it typically reaches 30-50 cm indoors, making it well suited to shelves, side tables, and low-light corners of the home.
Alder
Alnus
Alder (genus Alnus) is a deciduous tree from the birch family (Betulaceae), growing predominantly near watercourses, lakes, and in moist soils across the temperate zone of the Northern Hemisphere. It is characterized by rapid growth and the ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen through symbiosis with Frankia bacteria, which enriches the surrounding soil. In early spring, before the leaves emerge, it blooms with striking pendulous catkins. Alder wood does not rot when submerged in water, which is why it was traditionally used for building piles and bridge structures.
Aloe Vera
Aloe vera
Aloe vera is a succulent plant species native to the Arabian Peninsula. Known for its thick, fleshy leaves filled with a soothing gel, it has been used for centuries in traditional medicine and skincare. This hardy plant is perfect for beginners and makes an excellent houseplant.
Flamingo Flower
Anthurium scherzerianum
Anthurium scherzerianum, commonly known as the Flamingo Flower or Pigtail Anthurium, is a tropical species native to Costa Rica. It is distinguished by its curling, pig-tail spadix and glossy oval spathe, usually in vivid red. It is one of the most robust and beginner-friendly anthurium species for indoor cultivation.
Asparagus Fern
Asparagus densiflorus
Asparagus densiflorus is a graceful, feathery houseplant native to South Africa. Despite its common name, it is not a true fern but belongs to the asparagus family (Asparagaceae). Known for its arching, needle-like cladodes on wiry stems, it creates a lush, cascading display perfect for hanging baskets and shelves. It produces small white or pink flowers in spring and summer, followed by decorative red berries.
Cast Iron Plant
Aspidistra elatior
The Cast Iron Plant is a classic, low-maintenance houseplant native to the shady forest floors of Japan. Known for its dark green, glossy leaves that can grow up to 60cm long, this remarkably resilient plant earns its name from its ability to tolerate neglect, low light, and varying temperatures. It has been a popular Victorian parlor plant and remains an excellent choice for beginners or challenging growing conditions.
Spleenwort
Asplenium
Asplenium is a genus of approximately 700 fern species found across tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. The most popular indoor species is Asplenium nidus, the Bird's Nest Fern, recognised by its long, glossy, bright-green fronds radiating from a central rosette. Naturally adapted to low-light forest floors and tree trunks, Asplenium makes an excellent houseplant for rooms with limited natural light.
Downy Birch
Betula pubescens
Betula pubescens, known as downy birch or moor birch, is a fast-growing deciduous tree native to northern Europe and Asia. It features smooth, dull grey-white bark marked with dark lenticels, and small serrated, diamond-shaped leaves that turn golden yellow in autumn. As one of the most cold-hardy broadleaf trees in the world, it thrives in cool, moist climates and is often the first tree species to colonize open ground after disturbance.
Basket Plant
Callisia fragrans
Callisia fragrans is a fast-growing tropical ornamental plant native to Mexico. Its long, arching leaves grow in rosette formations resembling bromeliads, making it ideal for hanging baskets and indoor spaces. In spring, it may produce small, fragrant white flowers.
Parlor Palm
Chamaedorea
Chamaedorea is a genus of about 110 species of understory palms native to the tropical rainforests of Central America and Mexico. The most famous member, Chamaedorea elegans (Parlor Palm), is one of the world's most popular houseplants, celebrated for its graceful arching fronds and remarkable tolerance of low-light indoor conditions.
Parlor Palm
Chamaedorea elegans
Chamaedorea elegans is a small palm native to the tropical rainforests of Mexico and Guatemala. It is one of the most popular houseplants due to its elegant bright green foliage, ability to thrive in low light conditions, and easy care requirements. It was featured in NASA's Clean Air Study for its ability to purify air by removing toxins like formaldehyde and benzene. Completely safe for pets and children.
Bamboo Palm
Chamaedorea seifrizii
Chamaedorea seifrizii is a tropical palm native to Mexico and Central America that forms dense clusters of slender bamboo-like stems. Highly valued as an indoor plant for its elegance, low light tolerance and air-purifying qualities. It can reach up to 3 meters tall with dark green pinnate fronds.
Spider Plant (genus)
Chlorophytum
Chlorophytum is a genus of perennial herbaceous plants in the family Asparagaceae, widely grown as houseplants for their easy care and air-purifying properties.
Cape Spider Plant
Chlorophytum capense
Chlorophytum capense is an evergreen perennial native to the Eastern Cape region of South Africa, where it grows in dry, shaded riverbank vegetation. It forms a dense, arching rosette of narrow, grass-like leaves and is often confused with the more common spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum), but unlike its cousin, C. capense rarely produces the aerial runners and plantlets that give the spider plant its name -- instead it spreads slowly by underground rhizomes, forming tidy clumps. In summer it sends up tall flower spikes bearing small white star-shaped blooms.
Spider Plant
Chlorophytum comosum
The Spider Plant is one of the most popular and easiest houseplants to grow. Native to South Africa, it features long, arching leaves with green and white stripes. Known for producing "spiderettes" (baby plants) on long stems, it is excellent for hanging baskets and is a proven air purifier according to NASA studies.
Variegated Spider Plant
Chlorophytum comosum 'Variegatum'
A cultivar of Chlorophytum comosum prized for its arching, ribbon-like leaves with a green center and creamy-white margins — the reverse pattern of the similar 'Vittatum' cultivar, which has a white central stripe. One of the most popular and forgiving houseplants, it sends out long stolons bearing small white flowers followed by baby plantlets ('spiderettes') that dangle and can be easily propagated.
Spider Plant
Chlorophytum comosum 'Vittatum'
The 'Vittatum' spider plant is one of the most popular and forgiving houseplants, prized for its long, arching leaves marked with a creamy-white central stripe. Native to South Africa, it sends up sprays of small white flowers followed by baby plantlets that dangle from the stems, making it exceptionally easy to propagate and share.
Zebra Grass Spider Plant
Chlorophytum laxum
Chlorophytum laxum is a herbaceous perennial in the Asparagaceae family, closely related to the well-known spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum). Its most popular cultivar, 'Zebra' (also sold as 'Bichetii'), is prized for its narrow, ribbon-like leaves marked with a creamy white central or marginal band, forming compact, gracefully arching clumps. Native to tropical Northeast Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, and South Asia, it naturally grows in the shaded understory of humid forests. It is a fast-growing, remarkably tough plant that tolerates neglect well, making it a popular choice both as an indoor houseplant and as a groundcover in frost-free tropical gardens.
Areca palm
Chrysalidocarpus lutescens
The Areca palm (Chrysalidocarpus lutescens, formerly Dypsis lutescens) is a clustering palm from the Arecaceae family native to Madagascar. It produces clusters of slender, cane-like stems with yellowish-green sheaths and arching pinnate fronds, which have earned it nicknames such as the 'golden cane palm' or 'butterfly palm.' In the wild, it grows up to 8 m tall, but as a houseplant, it remains significantly smaller and is among the most popular indoor palms due to its low maintenance and ability to naturally purify and humidify indoor air.
Grape Ivy
Cissus rhombifolia
Cissus rhombifolia, commonly known as Grape Ivy, is a vigorous tropical climbing plant from the Vitaceae family, native to Central and South America. Its trifoliate, deep-green glossy leaves with rust-colored hairs on the undersides make it one of the most attractive indoor vining plants. It thrives in hanging baskets, trained on trellises, or allowed to cascade from shelves. A naturally resilient plant, it adapts well to typical indoor conditions with minimal care.
Autograph Tree
Clusia fluminensis
Clusia fluminensis is a native tree of the Brazilian Atlantic Forest, prized for its thick, leathery leaves on which names and messages can be scratched and remain visible as the leaf dries — hence the common name "autograph tree." It produces fragrant white flowers and ornamental fruits that split open to reveal orange-red seeds. The species is salt-tolerant and thrives in coastal environments.
Autograph Tree
Clusia rosea
Clusia rosea is a perennial tropical plant known for its leathery, stiff, and glossy deep green leaves. It is popularly called the 'autograph tree' because names can be carved into its leaves, remaining visible for a long time. In the wild, it can grow as an epiphyte, but in cultivation, it is valued as a medium-sized ornamental shrub or tree, producing showy flowers ranging from white to pink.
Jade Plant
Crassula ovata
The Jade Plant (Crassula ovata) is a beloved succulent native to South Africa and Mozambique, known for its thick, fleshy, oval-shaped leaves that resemble jade gemstones. This easy-care plant can live for decades, potentially reaching 70-100 years, and grows into an attractive shrub or small tree. Its compact growth and striking appearance have made it one of the most popular houseplants worldwide.
Umbrella Plant
Cyperus involucratus
Cyperus involucratus, commonly known as the Umbrella Plant, is a graceful semi-aquatic sedge native to Madagascar. Its distinctive radiating bracts form an elegant umbrella-like crown atop tall, slender stems, making it a striking architectural plant for both indoor and outdoor settings. Thriving in wet conditions, it is one of the few houseplants that actually benefits from standing water, making it nearly impossible to overwater.
Dumb Cane
Dieffenbachia
Dieffenbachia is a genus of tropical foliage plants in the Araceae family, native to the tropical Americas. Widely grown as indoor ornamentals for their large, variegated leaves in shades of green, cream, and white. Data represents the genus as a whole (D. seguine, D. amoena, D. picta). All parts are toxic due to calcium oxalate crystals.
Giant Dumb Cane
Dieffenbachia amoena
Dieffenbachia amoena, commonly known as Giant Dumb Cane, is a tropical houseplant native to the tropical Americas. It is prized for its large, bold leaves featuring deep green coloration with creamy white variegation. WARNING: this plant is severely toxic to humans, cats, and dogs due to calcium oxalate raphides present in all plant tissues.
Spotted Dumb Cane
Dieffenbachia picta
Dieffenbachia picta, widely sold simply as "dumb cane" or "spotted dieffenbachia," is a striking tropical foliage houseplant in the arum family (Araceae), native to the humid forests of the Caribbean and Central and South America. Its broad, glossy leaves are marbled with irregular cream, white, or pale-green blotches over a dark green background, making it a long-standing favorite for adding jungle texture to shaded interiors. Botanically, "picta" is most often treated today as a synonym or a spotted cultivar group within Dieffenbachia seguine (=D. maculata), and nursery tags reading "D. picta" typically refer to this same variegated horticultural type. All parts of the plant are HIGHLY TOXIC: the sap contains needle-shaped calcium oxalate crystals (raphides) that, when chewed or bitten, pierce the soft tissue of the mouth and throat, causing intense burning pain, excessive drooling, and swelling severe enough to temporarily impair speech — the origin of the common name "dumb cane."
Dumb Cane
Dieffenbachia seguine
Dieffenbachia seguine is a tropical plant from the Araceae family, native to the Caribbean and Central America. It is known for its large decorative dark green leaves with white or cream spots. It can reach up to 3 meters in height under optimal conditions. It is extremely toxic due to calcium oxalate crystals in its sap, which can cause severe irritation and throat swelling if ingested.
Dracaena
Dracaena
Dracaena is a large genus of approximately 120 species of trees and succulent shrubs in the family Asparagaceae, native to Africa, southern Asia, Madagascar, and Australia. Most species are grown as popular indoor houseplants prized for their dramatic, architectural foliage and exceptional tolerance of low-light and neglect. Common houseplant species include Dracaena fragrans (corn plant), Dracaena marginata (dragon tree), and Dracaena trifasciata (snake plant, formerly Sansevieria). They are widely recognized for their air-purifying properties.
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