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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.

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 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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

With leaves that hang like the airy lights of a chandelier, Ficus bengalensis or Chandelier ‘Happiness’ is sure to brighten up any space and put a smile on your face. Also known as a Banyan Tree fig, this ficus is a delightful alternative to the finicky fiddle leaf fig. Native to India, where it thrives as a grand canopy tree, Chandelier ‘Happiness’ can be grown into a graceful, upright & well-mannered shape in your home; in years it will have a tree form.  It has smooth, light-colored stems that grow woody over time, and oval-shaped leaves of medium green, with contrasting, light-colored veining and irresistible peach fuzz coating. To keep your ‘Happiness’ its happiest, and prevent it from growing overly leggy, give it as much bright light as possible and keep it away from cold drafts in winter.

Introducing Cling-On®  ‘Mini Zen’, the space-saving counterpart to our classic African Fig. This compact version brings a touch of tranquility into any room, no matter how small, making it perfect for creating your own sanctuary. With glossy, dark green leaves that cling elegantly to its branches, ‘Mini Zen’ has earned its place in our Cling-On®  collection. Over time, as ‘Mini Zen’ grows, its branches develop textured, exfoliating bark like that of a birch tree–a nod to its nickname, the “Birchbark Fig”. Unlike other, more high maintenance ficuses, ‘Mini Zen’ is also more forgiving of average home conditions, making it an ideal choice for those seeking more peace in their plant care regimen.

‘Samantha’ is another Ficus benjamina in our Cling-On collection, that has been bred to have leaves that resist dropping; they literally cling to this ficus. ‘Samantha’ grows in an elegant multi-stemmed, bushy habit. She has slender, arching branches that hold glossy, bright green leaves, edged in creamy variegation. In order to keep your ‘Samantha’ 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.

Broad, heart-based leaves develop the signature fenestrations a Monstera fan knows on sight: the deliciosa in 'Vietciosa' ( Monstera deliciosa ) is no accident. The finish is where it parts company — cream and green-white flecks, dashes and marbling laid over deep green so no two leaves match, never in tidy half-and-half sectors. If you know Mysteria® Spotsylvania™ you know the family, but this one keeps an eye on the thermostat: grown warm, new leaves tend to arrive flecked yellow-green; kept cooler, closer to white. Bright, indirect light keeps the speckling crisp; let the soil dry down on top between waterings, and offer a moss pole for support.

Embrace the beauty that befalls a snowy morning, all year-round, with BeautiFall ‘Snowy Morning’ Pothos. ‘Snowy Morning’ features trailing or climbing vines of heart-shaped leaves that are delicately marbled in shades of green, white, creamy-yellow, and every permutation in between. ‘Snowy Morning’ is resilient and easy-to-care-for, adapting to most any light levels in your home. However, it will display the showiest and snowiest variegation if given plenty of bright light.

Ficus ‘Tineke’ is an iconic Rubber Plant, with sleek, ovate-shaped leaves that are beautifully variegated. Variegation is best described as splotches of light to dark green with creamy yellow margins. Leaves unfurl from pinkish sheaths, and have midribs that also display pinkish coloration. Dust the leaves of your ‘Tineke’ to keep them looking polished & pretty.

Why pick just one pothos when a mix can share a jar? This Beautifall® gathers a random mix of 2 or more pothos ( Epipremnum aureum ) cultivars into a single leafjoy® H2O® vessel, so marbled greens and clear jade spill over one cork collar together. Grown in water instead of soil, with roots on open display through the glass, it asks for little more than a topped-up jar and a bright spot out of direct sun. No two are quite alike, which is rather the point.

Chandelier ‘Celebrate’ or Ficus microcarpa, is a delightful houseplant that could grow into a small tree in years. It has an upright, tree-like demeanor, with stems that turn woody over time, and support oblong oval leaves of medium green. These leaves, smooth and shiny, bear a warm gentle glow, especially when they’re newly emerging. Midribs are distinctly light in color. ‘Celebrate’ is a botanical masterpiece, in and of itself, but like other Ficus microcarpa, it would make an excellent specimen for sculpting in the ancient art of bonsai.

Also known as dracaena trifasciata, sansevieria trifasciata or mother-in-law's tongue, snake plants are native to tropical West Africa. Because they store water in their leaves, they're virtually indestructible. These popular, low-maintenance plants grow slowly and, depending on the variety, can reach anywhere from eight inches to 12 feet with proper care.

'Lipstick Pink' ( Aglaonema commutatum ) brings a bold swipe of color to our Igneous™ Chinese Evergreen lineup — glossy green leaves painted in vivid pink, with new growth emerging in the boldest blush tones before settling into rich green-and-pink patterning along rosy petioles. Bright, indirect light is what keeps that pigment at its boldest — true to easy-care Aglaonema form, 'Lipstick Pink' will still get by in a dimmer corner, just with its blush toned down a shade. Let the top inch of soil dry out between waterings to keep this Chinese Evergreen looking freshly touched-up.

Every arrow in this quiver finds its mark — meet Falling Arrows® Cupid's Quiver™ ( Syngonium podophyllum ), an arrowhead vine with a full complement of perfectly pointed leaves. Each one blushes rich pink across the top while the underside holds its green, rising on bright green stems. Give it medium to bright indirect light, spare it the harsh afternoon sun that scorches those tender edges, and water once the top inch of soil has dried. Trim it to stay compact on a desk, or let it take aim and trail. Consider yourself smitten.

Consider ‘Cracklin Rosie’ ( Begonia hybrid ) officially electric: this cane begonia's fluted, pleated leaves emerge copper-bronze, then deepen into bronze or ease into olive-green depending on the light — brighter light keeps the bronze bold, softer light lets the green take over — with every leaf dusted in a galaxy of tiny silvery-pink spots. Turn a leaf over to discover a stunning contrast: a rich maroon backing that beautifully frames every wavy edge. Bred for drama, ‘Cracklin Rosie’ grows upright and full in bright, indirect light; let the top inch of soil dry between waterings and keep the humidity up, and its sparkling foliage will only get bolder.

Calathea 'Flamestar' ( Calathea ) lives up to the name, fanning out oval leaves brushed with warm, flame-toned patterning — the kind that earns a Calathea its star billing. Flip a leaf and you'll find a deep purple underside, the quiet contrast behind all that fire up top. Like other prayer plants, 'Flamestar' folds its leaves up at night and opens them again by morning, a small daily performance worth watching. Give it medium to bright, indirect light, evenly damp soil, and the higher humidity it craves, and this Calathea will keep putting on its show.

Meet Color Full® 'Helen Kennedy', a calathea ( Calathea dressleri ) patterned like a chessboard and named for the botanist who first described it. Its large, glossy leaves are laid out in alternating patches of deep and silvery green, an eye-catching checkerboard that flips to reveal a rich burgundy underside. Like other calatheas, 'Helen Kennedy' is a true prayer plant, folding its leaves up at night and opening them again with the light. Give it bright, indirect light, high humidity, and water once the top inch of soil dries, and this collector's gem will settle right into your collection.

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.

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. 

Here's a Hoya grown for foliage that looks dusted in silver. Endless Cascades® 'Mitrata Silver' (Hoya mitrata) sends out vines of long, lance-shaped leaves, freckled and mottled edge to edge in cool pewter over deep green, no two patterned quite alike. Like most hoyas it prefers medium to bright, indirect light — the brighter the light, the more pronounced that silver becomes — and likes to dry out in between waterings. On the rare occasion it blooms, it sends out clusters of ivory flowers with a red center, crowned like the bishop's mitre that gives the species its name. When the flowers are spent, leave the spurs in place, as hoyas rebloom on old peduncles.

Some plants are freckled. Endless Cascades® Rosita Splash is properly splashed. This trailing hoya ( Hoya ) carries slender, pointed, succulent leaves spattered in silver from stem to tip, some so heavily marked they read almost solid, others barely dusted at all. Wiry stems run well past the rim of the pot, with the newest stems and youngest leaves blushing maroon. Like other hoyas it wants bright, indirect light and prefers to dry out between waterings, so soak it once the top inch or two of soil feels dry. No two leaves on 'Rosita Splash' splash the same.

Cast in silver and dusted with frost, 'Lunar Mist' ( Begonia ) looks like it caught the moonlight and never let go. Thick, plump leaves are blanketed in a dense, velvety down that catches the light in a ghostly, mineral-silver sheen, while papery sheaths wrap each stem like tiny moonlit cloaks. This compact, semi-succulent begonia is tougher than it looks — give it bright, filtered light and let it dry out well between waterings, and 'Lunar Mist' will keep its frosted glow all year long.