Green Leaves

Meet Prismacolor™ 'Birkin' ( Philodendron hybrid ), a philodendron that just keeps getting better: fine, cream-white pinstripes trace each glossy, deep-green leaf, growing bolder and more elaborate the longer it's in your care. It grows upright and self-heading, no moss pole required, building into a dense, full houseplant about 18 inches tall, with a width of about 24 inches. Give it bright, indirect light to keep those pinstripes at their crispest — it'll tolerate a dimmer spot too, just with plainer, greener leaves — and let the soil dry slightly between the weekly waterings it likes best.

Descend into the deep with Submerged Relics® 'Black Kanzi' ( Dracaena sp. ), whose deep, midnight-green arching leaves look like they emerged straight from the ocean floor. Each leaf is edged in a thin ribbon of gold, like a treasure salvaged from a sunken galleon, glinting a little brighter every time the light catches it. 'Black Kanzi' grows at a slow, steady pace into an upright, cane-forming houseplant that makes a stunning statement piece for your collection. Give it bright, indirect light, let the top of the soil dry before watering again, and never let it sit in a puddle.

Meet Sea Turtle™, a Homalomena whose deeply quilted, glossy green leaves carry the same etched, shell-like veining as its ocean namesake — each one rising on a blushing pink-red stem like a fin cutting still water. It's an easygoing swimmer in bright, indirect light, though it won't mind a shadier cove, and prefers to glide along evenly moist rather than bone-dry or waterlogged — let the top couple inches dry out before its next drink. As it settles in, new leaves surface one at a time, slow and steady, building a lush little reef of foliage for a shelf, desk, or sunny windowsill.

Who needs feathers when your foliage can strut this good? Color Full® 'Flashy Feather' ( Calathea spp. ) fans out dark green leaves brushed with strokes of lighter green, living up to its common name, the Peacock Plant. Unlike the real bird, 'Flashy Feather' shows off its plumage all year long — no molting required. Keep it in soft, low-to-medium indirect light and evenly damp soil, and watch this calathea's leaves rise and fall from night to day, a quiet little performance all its own.

A line-defining self-cross within the Brown Derby™ ‘39’ family: Brown Derby pollinated by Brown Derby.

This pairing concentrates the clone’s signature trait, the bronzy, metallic emergent leaf, which progresses from red through warm bronze-brown to deep green across velvet leaves. A reference-quality selection for the collector building around warm metallic tones.

The DocBlock™ Premier™ collection from leafjoy® houseplants showcases premium hybrid Anthuriums born from decades of award-winning selective breeding by Dr. Jeff Block. Every Premier is seed-grown and visually distinct, so no two plants are exactly alike. Your one-of-a-kind specimen will mature into a velvet-leaf beauty with hues that may range from deep red to rich purple to intense green, and venation patterns from silvery to white to pink-tinged.

Ships in a 12 cm white ceramic pot.

Thor’s Lightning™ ‘51’’s electric venation crossed with the burgundy-to-near-black foundation of the Michelle™ line.

Anticipate dark, velvety heart-shaped leaves carrying high-contrast, lightning-bright veins over the X-shape pattern characteristic of Michelle. A bold, theatrical Premier for the collector who wants maximum vein contrast on near-black foliage.

The DocBlock™ Premier™ collection from leafjoy® houseplants showcases premium hybrid Anthuriums born from decades of award-winning selective breeding by Dr. Jeff Block. Every Premier is seed-grown and visually distinct, so no two plants are exactly alike. Your one-of-a-kind specimen will mature into a velvet-leaf beauty with hues that may range from deep red to rich purple to intense green, and venation patterns from silvery to white to pink-tinged.

Ships in a 12 cm white ceramic pot.

Thor’s Lightning™ ‘51’’s dramatic vein contrast pollinated by the primary-red emergent of Crystal Red™ ‘12’.

New leaves arrive in saturated red velvet, often holding the Crystal Red “red eye” at the petiole, before maturing to deep green traversed by bright, lightning-like veins along the T-shape pattern. A vivid, color-forward Premier.

The DocBlock™ Premier™ collection from leafjoy® houseplants showcases premium hybrid Anthuriums born from decades of award-winning selective breeding by Dr. Jeff Block. Every Premier is seed-grown and visually distinct—no two plants are exactly alike. Your one-of-a-kind specimen will mature into a velvet-leaf beauty with hues that may range from deep red to rich purple to intense green, and venation patterns from silvery to white to pink-tinged.

Ships in a 12 cm white ceramic pot.

Most ferns keep their best trick up in the fronds. Living Lace® Wooly Tassel™ keeps its down on the soil: this rabbit's foot fern ( Davallia fejeensis ) pairs finely cut, dark green fronds with fuzzy, light brown rhizomes that creep across the surface of the pot and dangle over the rim like little tassels. Those furry feet are the whole show, so let them wander instead of tidying them away. Keep 'Wooly Tassel' out of direct sun, which scorches the fronds, and water when the top inch of soil feels dry, never leaving it soggy. Half lace, half fringe, and entirely fern.

Every frond on Living Lace® Twirly Whirly™ seems to have made up its own mind about which way to grow. This Boston fern ( Nephrolepis exaltata ) crinkles and spirals its emerald fronds in unexpected directions, stacking into a compact, lacy crown that tops out around a foot tall. Give 'Twirly Whirly' the softer light of an east- or north-facing window, well away from midday sun, and water once the top inch of soil feels dry. Ferns like their air humid, so a pebble tray or a steamy bathroom keeps those frilly frond edges from browning. This is lace that could not sit still.

Prismacolor™ 'Silver Sword' ( Philodendron hastatum ) lives up to its name: each elongated leaf gleams in a cool, metallic silvery-gray, catching the light like polished steel. This vining jungle aroid climbs eagerly given the chance — give it a Climb-itt™ pole or a traditional moss pole and it will draw itself upward, leaf after gleaming leaf. Give 'Silver Sword' bright, indirect light, keep the soil consistently damp without staying soggy, and boost the humidity where you can; this one rewards a little extra care with foliage striking enough to steal the show.

Add a little sparkle to your shelf with Living Lace® 'Verdant Sequin' ( Pellaea ), your quintessential button fern. Glossy, round leaflets are strung like sequins along arching fronds, their verdant green set off beautifully by rusty brown stems. Native to New Zealand and Australia, 'Verdant Sequin' is adapted to drier, rockier ground than most ferns, so it's forgiving if your home isn't especially humid. Give it medium, indirect light, such as an east- or north-facing window, and enjoy a fern that shines without the fuss.

Light, airy and almost otherworldly, Living Lace® 'Ethereal' ( Asparagus ) is the most weightless thread in the Living Lace® collection. Its feather-soft, thread-like foliage seems to float, swaying in even the slightest breeze. Here's a little secret: despite its delicate looks, 'Ethereal' isn't a true fern at all. It belongs to the asparagus family, which makes it far more adaptable and forgiving than its lacy looks suggest. Give it medium, indirect light and a bit of humidity, and let this graceful plant bring a soft, dreamy touch to your space.

Spin a little lace into your home with Living Lace® 'Fritz Luthi' ( Adiantum ), an elegant take on the classic maidenhair fern. Triangular fronds are finely divided into fan-shaped leaflets that dangle like delicate trim from nearly black stems, a striking contrast to foliage that emerges almost chartreuse and deepens to blue-green over time. Give 'Fritz Luthi' medium, indirect light, such as an east- or north-facing window, plenty of humidity, and gentle bottom watering, and this woodland beauty will keep its lacework looking fresh.

'Sterling' ( Dieffenbachia hybrid ) lives up to its name, with a streak of silver running through every leaf. This Dieffenbachia's deep green, broad leaves are struck through by a bold white midrib that branches into a fine herringbone of veining — as if brushed with sterling silver leaf. It grows slowly and steadily, eventually reaching 3 to 4 feet tall indoors. Medium to bright indirect light keeps that silver striping crisp; let the top few inches of soil dry out before watering again. Like other Dieffenbachias, best to keep it out of reach of pets and curious kids who might be temped to taste.

Alpine Spires™ rises to its name. Upright stems reaching skyward, each leaf catching a blush of alpenglow pink against deep green, like first light painting a mountain ridge. This Aglaonema keeps care refreshingly low-elevation: easygoing in low-to-medium light, happiest when the top couple inches of soil dry out between drinks, and it holds that pink glow best with a little bright, indirect light to bask in. Compact and upright, it's ready to summit any shelf, desk, or sunny sill — no crampons required.

Some treasures you have to go looking for. Endless Cascades® Nabawensis ( Hoya nabawensis ) is a species hoya from the forests of Sabah, Borneo, trailing in fine, branching stems hung with small tear-drop leaves — thick, leathery, deep green, and scattered with irregular silver flecks like spray off a wave. Give it bright, indirect light and a chunky mix, and let it dry partway between waterings. In time it may reward your patience with umbels of tiny, downy star-flowers, cream around a yellow crown.

All hail the Regal Flamingo Flower (Anthurium regale), producing some of the largest velvet foliage of any cultivated anthurium: broad, heart-shaped leaves in matte, velvety dark green, mapped with a network of pale, almost-white veins. Native to Peru's understory forests, where mature specimens ascend trees via their own aerial roots, yours arrives compact and architectural, rewarding a little patience as it settles in. Give it gentle, indirect light set back from a bright window, soil that doesn't dry out completely, and humidity on the higher end, and let it grow into its name.

Siesta™ Mint Chocolate™ ( Maranta leuconeura ) earns its name with cool green brushstrokes over each elliptical leaf, joined by rich, cocoa-brown blotches for a dessert-inspired palette that’s strictly a treat for the eyes. Give ‘Mint Chocolate’ medium to bright, indirect light, consistently damp soil, and good humidity, and — like every Maranta in the Siesta™ collection — it will fold up its patterned leaves each night in a ritual known as nyctinasty, drifting off to its own sweet dreams.

Introducing Shimmering Falls® ‘Sage and Cream™’, a low-maintenance classic with a touch of elegance built right in ( Scindapsus pictus ). This satin pothos boasts thick, heart-shaped leaves of rich green, lined in fine silvery edges and sprinkled with splotches of variegation in sparkling shades of sage and cream. Feeling this silky-smooth foliage, you’ll understand why this species earned the nickname “Satin Pothos.” Care for ‘Sage and Cream’ the way you would any pothos — medium to bright, indirect light, and a drink once the top 1–2 inches of soil dries out — and it will reward you with vines of shimmering, cascading leaves.

Pop the cork for Falling Arrows® Champaign Reign™ ( Syngonium podophyllum ), a bubbly blend of ease and elegance. This arrowhead vine unfurls pale, shimmering green leaves splashed with effervescent champagne pink — no toast required, just a little care and it'll outlast any glass of bubbly. Give it medium to bright, indirect light and let the top inch of soil dry out between waterings, and 'Champaign Reign' will keep the celebration going, trimmed compact for a desk or left to trail freely and fizz over the pot's edge.

Meet Philodendron 'Zebra' ( Philodendron gloriosum ) — a gloriosum that wears its stripes without ever needing a moss pole. Each heart-shaped, velvety leaf is a deep forest green, traced end to end in bold, silvery-white veining that runs the length of the blade like a fresh coat of paint. Instead of climbing, 'Zebra' creeps low along the soil on a thick rhizome, unfurling new leaves as it spreads outward. Give it bright, indirect light, higher humidity, and let the top couple inches of soil dry out between waterings to keep this low-slung grower thriving.

Step into the wild with the Strap Leaf Anthurium ( Anthurium vittariifolium ): instead of anthurium's usual heart-shaped leaf, this one unfurls narrow, deep-green ribbons that cascade from a central point, growing four to eight feet long in the wild. It's an epiphyte native to the Amazon basin, growing on other plants rather than rooting in soil — so at home, pot it in a chunky, well-draining aroid mix, give it bright indirect light and humidity on the higher side, and keep the medium evenly damp without ever letting it fully dry out. Give the ribbons room to hang, and they'll only keep growing.

If you love the bold variegation of 'N'Joy', get ready to meet its bigger, even better cousin: Beautifall® 'Icy Mammoth' ( Epipremnum ). True to its ice-age name, this pothos grows jumbo, heart-shaped leaves splashed in layers of cream, jade and deep green, all rising from cream-colored stems. Best of all, its dramatic color pattern is stable, so you'll enjoy that frosty variegation leaf after leaf. Let it trail or climb a moss pole, and give it medium to bright, indirect light, such as an east- or west-facing window. A mammoth presence, minus the tusks.