Father’s Day Edit: Work + Unwind

Named after the Malay word for “tortoise” or the Indonesian word for “turtle” is a unique tropical plant known as ‘Kura Kura’ Labisia. This rare, eye catching specimen has elliptical-shaped, glossy leaves adorned with the patterns and textures of a turtle’s shell. Though an often slow grower, ‘Kura Kura’ will thrive in a warm, high-humidity environment, making it especially well-suited for life under glass.

Say hello to ‘Mathilde Splash’, a stunning hybrid hoya with no shortage of freckles and speckles! ‘Mathilde’ sends out dainty vines of ovate, succulent leaves of medium green that are heavily splashed with spots of silver. ‘Mathilde’ is known for its easy-going nature, growing quickly for beginners and seasoned plant parents alike. Given the right conditions, 'Mathilde' will reward you with clusters of fragrant, fuzzy white flowers. Be sure to leave the spent flower peduncles intact, as this variety of hoya is a rebloomer.

Introducing a tropical beauty, as bright and fabulous as her namesake–Shining Sea Star™! This pretty-in-pink hoya is a pristine selection of ‘Flamingo Dreams’–a sport of the iconic ‘Krimson Queen’. She dazzles onlookers with her trusses of ovate green leaves with vibrant pink variegation. Unlike the ‘Krimson Queen’, however, the pink variegation of Shining Sea Star™ does not fade as leaves age. To keep your Shining Sea Star™ the star of your collection, give her as much bright, indirect light as possible–perhaps even some early morning sunshine! This variety of hoya is primarily grown for her steadfast pink variegation, but she may grace you with cream-to-pink flowers, if you keep her happy.

We invite you to step ‘Into the Night’ and embrace the shadows of this compact jewel alocasia. It has arrowhead-shaped leaves that are so dark green, they are almost as dark as the midnight sky.  Stems are  lighter green, occasionally tinged with hints of purple. ‘Into the Night’ is touchably soft, cloaked in a velvety layer of fuzz. Like other creatures of the twilight, this alocasia will thrive in a dewy, high humidity atmosphere.

Meet Jungle Diva® Roxie™, a striking Brazilian beauty, native to the understories of the Amazon. Roxie™ has ovate-shaped leaves that grow in a spreading, trailing habit. Leaves boast longitudinal stripes in an alternating pattern of light and dark green, with rich purple undersides. Nicknamed the “seersucker plant”, the leaves of Roxie™ show off a crinkled, undulating texture that is as unique as the puckered cotton fabric she’s named after.

Here’s a Hoya with variegation that is hard not to love!  ‘Sea Stones’ will mesmerize you with its trusses of smooth, succulent leaves, ranging from yellow to green to even pink–if the light is just right! Like most variegated plants, ‘Sea Stones’ will have the most pronounced variegation in bright, indirect sunlight. On the rare occasion your ‘Sea Stones’ decides to bloom, it will send out clusters of dark pink, waxy flowers. When the flowers are spent, leave the spurs or peduncles in place, as this variety of hoya can rebloom on old peduncles. 

Introducing one of the daintiest hoyas in our Endless Cascades® collection, ‘Chouke’. This hybrid is a cross between Hoya carnosa and Hoya serpens, and features small, succulent, almond-shaped leaves of dark green. Leaves have a slightly felted texture, making them soft & smooth to touch. Leaves may also exhibit occasional signs of “splashing” or diffuse silver speckles. Like other hoyas, ‘Chouke’ is a rebloomer. It forms cream-colored, fragrant flowers on both new and old peduncles.

Here’s a tropical alocasia capable of bringing a symphony of style into your space–Mythic ‘Jungle Music’ (Alocasia amazonica). This verdant virtuoso features arrowhead-shaped leaves of medium green, dancing atop zebra-striped petioles. Each leaf is like an airy note in the rhythm of the rainforest. This is a more compact version of the Alocasia zebrina that people have come to know and love, with smaller leaves and shorter stems.

Grab your sunnies! Beautifall® 'Golden Ray' ( Epipremnum ) flashes golden sunshine across glossy green leaves, with greater color contrast than your typical Hawaiian pothos. Its slightly elongated, heart-shaped leaves grow on vines you can train to climb or let spill over the edge of any container. Like other variegated pothos, its golden sunbursts are most vibrant with ample light, so give it medium to bright, indirect light, such as an east- or west-facing window. A ray of sunshine for any room, rain or shine.

Say hello to the luxurious ‘Frydek’ Alocasia–with arrowhead-shaped leaves of dark, velvety green and prominent, bright white veining. You’ll have a hard time resisting reaching out to stroke the soft, supple leaves of ‘Frydek’, which will become a statement piece and a conversation starter in any collection.

Behold the bright beauty of BeautiFall^® Golden Glen^™, featuring spade-shaped leaves, marbled in neon shades of golden chartreuse and lime green. Golden Glen^™ offers finer, more intricate variegation than typical Hawaiian Pothos, making it perfect for any collector who loves the details. Leaves grow on vines that can be trained to climb or spill over the edges of any container. Like other Epipremnums with variegated foliage, Golden Glen will display its most radiant marbling if placed in ample light.

‘Stingray Star’ skates in with under-the-sea charm. It has chunky, strappy leaves that twirl around a central cane and curl under. The leaves are a crisp emerald green with bright chartreuse margins. ‘Stingray Star’ is adaptable to most conditions, however, it will perform best if given at least a few hours of bright, indirect light each day.

Here is an unusual tropical plant, sure to ‘Uplift’ your spirits! ‘Uplift’ is an understory plant, native to the forests of South America. Each oval-shaped leaf is like a work of art, with mottling or marbling, in every shade of green–almost as if painted by an impressionist. Given the right conditions, new leaves and stems may occasionally exhibit some pinkish-red undertones. ‘Uplift’ needs bright, indirect light, but avoid placing it in direct sun. It detests cold drafts and wet feet. With consistent water and well-draining soil, ‘Uplift’ will grow on like a living masterpiece.

Give yourself the green light to adopt one of these gorgeous tricolor hoyas into your houseplant collection. Green Light™ sends out vines of succulent, almond-shaped leaves. Medium-to-dark glossy green leaves are adorned with heavy cream-colored variegation. If the conditions are just right, your Green Light™ will develop pretty pink stems and highlights, making it a real traffic-stopper! If you can get your Green Light™ to bloom, its clusters of waxy pink flowers with red centers will catch the eye of passersby. When it’s done blooming, however, be careful not to cut away the spent flower spurs, as this variety of hoya reblooms on old spurs. Like other epiphytes, this hoya prefers bright, indirect light and to dry out in between waterings.

BeautiFall ‘Summer Nights’ is the warmer counterpart to ‘Snowy Morning’, featuring spade-shaped leaves, marbled in hues of green & gold. Leaves grow on vines that can be trained to climb a moss pole or other structure, or allowed to spill over the edges of a hanging basket or any container. Like other Epipremnums, ‘Summer Nights’ is a low maintenance, no stress houseplant, capable of thriving in many different conditions. For the most beautiful display of golden variegation, place your ‘Summer Nights’ in as much bright light as possible.

Ahoy, plant enthusiasts, introducing Hoya ‘Adrift!’ This unusual hybrid hoya features trailing stems of elongated green leaves that are edged in maroon. ‘Adrift’ prefers medium to bright, indirect light. It can tolerate some morning or late afternoon sun exposure, especially if you would like it to blush some bronzey-red tones for you, however, be wary of placing it in full day sunlight, or it may get a sunburn. Like other hoyas, ‘Adrift’ prefers to dry out in between waterings. On the rare occasion that it blooms, it will send out umbels of red, waxy flower clusters. Avoid removing spent flower spurs, as ‘Adrift’ is capable of reblooming on old peduncles.

‘Tentacular’ is an enigmatic marvel among botanical enthusiasts, with its otherworldly tentacle-like foliage. It has sinuous burgundy-hued stems that give rise to wispy green foliage, swaying in an unseen current. Unlike a tentacled monster in the deep sea, this terrestrial being enjoys bright light and regular fertilizer. The happier you keep your ‘Tentacular’ Alocasia, the more tentacles it will grow.

Hailing from the lush tropics of Indonesia is another exceptional aroid–behold the beauty of Art Deco™ Opulence™ (Apoballis acuminatissima). This jewel of a tropical plant features silky smooth, sword-shaped leaves, adorned with opulent silvery patterning. It looks like one of nature's masterpieces! Leaf uppers have varying shades of grayish-green; stems and undersides are a contrasting, regal shade of burgundy, making it clear why this plant is sometimes referred to as "Red Sword". The true luxury of ‘Opulence’, however, lies not just in its artful appearance, but in how easy it is to care for! It can thrive in medium light, with regular moisture and an occasional dose of fertilizer.

Monstrous in size potential only, meet Mysteria® 'White Monster' ( Monstera deliciosa ). Few houseplants in recent memory have stirred up as much mystery and excitement as this ghostly pale cultivar, finished in fine, frosty variegation from leaf to leaf. Over time it can grow into an impressive climber, so give it something to climb and plenty of bright, indirect or filtered light to keep its pale variegation at its most dramatic, and avoid harsh midday sun. Unravel the mystery for yourself; this is one monster you'll be glad to have around.

‘Urban Urchin’ is a more compact-growing Dracaena that is as spiky as its namesake. It has narrow, spiky foliage that grows in an upright habit around a central cane. Leaves are striped in chartreuse, white, and green. ‘Urban Urchin’ is a perfect space-saving dracaena to display in your home or workplace.

Here’s a BOO-tiful Ficus elastica for your houseplant collection–Chroma® Ghost Rider™. This rubber plant has glossy, ovate-shaped leaves, splattered in varying shades of green and ghostly, creamy white. Leaf petioles are red to orange, and grow from green stems. Like other rubber plants, Ghost Rider™ grows in an upright habit. Unlike its nocturnal namesake, however, this rare cultivar thrives in the light of day, and will reveal its ghostly allure and the spectral beauty of its variegation most prominently when given bright light.

‘Silver Sea Monkey’ features strappy, spiky, striped leaves that swirl around a central cane. Leaves are striped in brushstrokes of silvery-green, white, and dark green, and have slightly-waved edges that give ‘Silver Sea Monkey’ the appearance of drifting in an unseen current. Like its namesake pet, ‘Silver Sea Monkey’ needs little in way of care, beyond a few hours of bright, indirect light each day, and fresh water in its glass vase.

Bring a taste of the tropics into your home with Chroma ‘Belize’. This gorgeous Rubber Plant is similar in variegation to ‘Tineke’–but make it pink, as if sunkissed by the Caribbean sun! Its ovate-shaped leaves are thick & glossy, and variegated in shades of sunset pink, cream, and dark green. To keep your ‘Belize’ gleaming & vibrant, position in bright, indirect light and keep leaves polished with leaf shine.

This adorably compact fern is a dwarf variety of the common boston fern, and it is truly ‘Cute as a Button!’ It has bright, light green coloration, and when crushed, its petite leaves give off the faint scent of lemon. Its small stature and easy-to-care for nature makes it the perfect addition for adding a pop of brightness to your kitchen, bathroom, office, or other northern exposure.

BeautiFall ‘Jade’ is your quintessential pothos, as carefree and easy-breezy as houseplants come! With cascading vines of clear green, spade-shaped leaves, ‘Jade’ will effortlessly transform your space into a lush, indoor jungle. ‘Jade’ isn’t fussy about temperature or humidity; just keep her in a spot that stays above 55 degrees in whatever ambient humidity you have available.

Introducing Hoya ‘Freckled Splash’–a variety of wax vine with large, almond-shaped leaves of dark green that exhibit heavy splashing. This sought-after “splashing” is a silvery flecking caused by air getting trapped in between the leaves, and will be most prominent if you position your ‘Freckled Splash’ in bright, indirect light. On rare occasions, when ‘Freckled Splash’ blooms, you will be greeted with clusters of pale pink flowers with red centers. When your ‘Freckled Splash’ is done blooming, however, be careful not to cut away the spent flower peduncles, as this variety of hoya is a rebloomer.

Introducing ‘Sweet & Sour,’ an upright peperomia that is sure to be a delightful treat in any space! This baby rubber plant has glossy, spoon-shaped, fleshy leaves with creamy margins and marbled green centers. There is also a dash of pinkish-red highlighting, making ‘Sweet & Sour’ even more delectable! Over time, the upright stems of this peperomia may develop a trailing habit, ideal for spilling out of a container or hanging basket.

In Greek mythology, Phoebus was the bright and radiant god of the sun and light, and Mythic® 'Phoebus' ( Alocasia ) carries that same glow in plant form. Its luminous, heart-shaped leaves are finely marbled in white and green, and their broad, thin texture lets light shine through in an almost ethereal way. Give it bright, indirect or filtered light, keep it away from cold drafts and temperatures below 60°F, and add a little extra humidity with a humidifier or pebble tray. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry. A little sunshine, divinely delivered.

The Ficus benjaminas of yesterday are gone! Say hello to Cling-On ‘Anastasia’, a Ficus benjamina that has been bred to have leaves that resist dropping; they literally cling to this ficus. ‘Anastasia’ has slender, arching branches that carry shiny, variegated leaves of light and dark green. She can take on the form of a small tree, or grow as a multi-stemmed plant with a bushy habit. In order to keep your ‘Anastasia’ showing her most prominent variegation, she needs to be given plenty of bright light, such as can be found in a west- or south-facing window.

Named after Vang Vieng, Laos, where it was discovered growing epiphytically in the humid shade of limestone mountains, is another rare hoya–Hoya vangviengiensis. Try saying that name five times fast! ‘Vangviengiensis’ has thick, succulent leaves of solid, glossy green. Leaves are coated in a delicate layer of peach fuzz, making them smooth to touch. If given the proper conditions, ‘Vangviengiensis’ will send out fragrant, fuzzy flowers of pearlescent white. Like other hoyas, this hoya is a climber and should be given a hoop or some other trellis structure to twine around.

Bow down to the beauty of ‘Say Grace’! This Maranta or Prayer Plant hails from the rainforests of Brazil and appreciates humidity. It features smooth, elliptical-shaped leaves that grow in a spilling, trailing habit. The leaves are various shades of green with darker splotches along either side of the midrib and random brushstrokes of cream to lime green variegation. As its name implies, ‘Say Grace’ is a devout follower of its own bedtime rituals, folding up its leaves at night, as if in prayer!

Here’s an anthurium that is sure to become the object of your affection–’Heart’s Desire’. More than just a pretty plant, ‘Heart’s Desire’ will enchant you with its heart-shaped leaves, as soft as a lover’s touch. Leaves emerge in blushed tones of red and will warm your heart as they mature to green. What makes this Anthurium truly swoonworthy, however, is its opulent pale veining, reminiscent of a ribcage holding a heart. A love affair with ‘Heart’s Desire’ is one you won’t want to pass up!

Moody, mysterious, and totally irresistible—‘Black Mamba’ is the drama queen your plant shelf’s been waiting for. With deep, velvety leaves that shimmer in the light and serrated, maple-shaped edges, this begonia serves major gothic garden vibes. Delicate, eyelash-like hairs line each leaf, giving it a soft, whimsical edge (hence the nickname eyelash begonia). Perched on fuzzy stems, it’s as textural as it is eye-catching. Give it bright, indirect light, consistent moisture, steady temps, and a little airflow, and it’ll thrive like the star it is.

Ignite your indoor jungle with Mysteria® ‘Burle Marx Flame’ (Monstera dilacerata)—a rare monstera with long, narrow leaves that look like flickering green flames. Each leaf unfurls with dramatic splits and a wavy silhouette, giving this climbing beauty an eye-catching look that will turn heads in any plant collection.

Bold, untamed and impossible to ignore, Catamount® 'White Blizzard' ( Dieffenbachia ) storms in with dramatic swirls of white variegation across oversized, medium-green leaves. Strong stems support its upright, architectural form, giving it a commanding presence you won't want to leave out in the cold. This adaptable, easy-to-grow plant does best in medium to bright, indirect light with medium to high humidity, but it can handle lower light and everyday household humidity too. Just keep it out of harsh midday sun, and enjoy a forecast of nonstop style.

Feast your eyes on a tiny indulgence: Savory Delights® 'Orange Macaron' ( Peperomia )! Its rounded, dark olive green leaves are mottled in cream and orange, like caramelized sugar, while stems and leaf undersides are tinged a ruby-orange. As sweet and petite as any confection, it tops out at around 8 inches tall with finer foliage than traditional peperomias. Serve it medium to bright, indirect light for the most vivid color, rotate it now and then for even growth, and keep it out of direct sun. Zero calories, all delight.

Its name says it all: Tropical Tendrils™ 'Tahitian Dreamin'' brings warm, breezy island vibes into your space. This upward-reaching Piper ( Piper sylvaticum ) unfurls fine vines of heart-shaped leaves brushed in silver over dark green veining, for an almost-reptilian shimmer. Give it a few hours of gentle morning sun and it may blush pink for an even dreamier display — just keep it out of harsh direct light, or it may get a sunburn. This one ships on its own Climb-itt™ support, thriving in a warm, humid spot with medium light.

Here’s an unusual variety of Hoya, grown for its uniquely patterned foliage. Hoya callistophylla ‘Shadow Falls’ sends out vines of light green, lanceolate leaves, patterned or “shadowed” with dark green veining in a pinnate pattern.  On the rare occasion it blooms, it sends out little clusters of pale, citrus-scented blooms with edges that blush over time. When your ‘Shadow Falls’ is done blooming, be careful not to cut away the spent flower spurs, as this variety of hoya reblooms on old spurs. 

Step into the wild with ‘African Jungle’, a rex begonia with mounding, clumping leaves that capture all the vibrance of a sub-saharan rainforest. Each asymmetrical, deeply-serrated leaf is a riot of color, with plum-to-purple centers, shimmering splashes of silver & lavender, and rich green margins, edged in more purple. Red stems and under-veining also add another pop of color and dimension.