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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!

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.

Named after American physician-botanist, Dr. Jeff Block’s, lovely wife, is a show-stopping, nearly as lovely anthurium with a bold, modern edge. Say hello to DocBlock’s infamous Michelle®!  This award-winning anthurium features gorgeous, heart-shaped leaves that shimmer with velvety opulence, in colors ranging from burgundy-purple to intense, dark green. Leaves have striking venation, in shades of bright white and pink, adding dramatic contrast. Unlike the outers of each leaf, which feature rich, dark hues, the undersides lighten from lavender to pale green over time, adding additional contrast and dimension. Each leaf on Michelle® is a visual masterpiece, as elegant as its namesake!

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.

Mythic ‘Quicksilver’ will dazzle you with its silvery, gray-green leaves, reminiscent of moonlit skies. Their thick, rubbery texture is a tactile delight that will beckon you to reach out for a touch. Leaves have veins that radiate out from the midrib in a darker green hue, creating a mesmerizing contrast against that silvery backdrop. ‘Quicksilver’ will offer a touch of celestial magic to your collection.

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.

There’s not another plant in recent history that has spurred as much mystery & hysteria as this one! Also known as ‘Thai Constellation,’ Mysteria Spotsylvania offers all of the delicious traits the masses have come to know & love about Monstera deliciosa in an eye-catching, variegated finish. Enjoy ‘Spotsylvania’ and all of its striations, fenestrations, and spots!

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.

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.

‘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.

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.

Bring a touch of shimmering elegance to any space with Shimmering Falls® 'Tricolor Silver' ( Scindapsus ). This resplendent satin pothos has satiny-smooth, heart-shaped leaves of dark green with fine silvery margins and sparkling splotches of pale green and platinum, three tones in every leaf. Care for it much as you would a pothos: medium to bright, indirect light, such as an east- or north-facing window, water when the top inch or two of soil dries out, and fertilize occasionally. Your reward is a cascade of shimmering, trailing vines.

‘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.

Ribbon Dance™ is the more compact, narrow-leaved counterpart to Sword Dance™, perfect for adding a little leafjoy® in your collection. This silver staghorn fern is aptly named for its strappy, elongated fronds which sway together like ribbons. These fronds are embellished with tiny scale-like hairs that give a silvery, felted appearance and help Ribbon Dance™ absorb nutrients and retain moisture. That said, avoid using leaf shine products or wiping away this layer of fuzz. In nature, staghorn ferns typically grow as epiphytes on the surface of other plants, such as clinging to the crook of a tree. Consequently, they don’t require much soil fertility, can thrive in diffuse or indirect sunlight, and prefer to dry out completely in between watering.

Introducing ‘Double-Edged Sword”–a clumping, upright philodendron worthy of adding to your arsenal. It has dark green, lance-shaped leaves, with toothy, serrated edges. The leaves are puckered along the midrib on either side, giving them a wavy quality. In terms of adaptability, ‘Double-Edged Sword’ is a cut above most houseplants, tolerating a wide variety of light levels; it does, however, grow fastest in bright, indirect light. The occasional leaf shine will go a long way in keeping your ‘Double-Edged Sword’ looking its sharpest.

Treat your indoor jungle to the delightful Philodendron rubrijuvenile ‘Toasted Toffee.’ This charming philodendron showcases velvety heart-shaped leaves, beautifully embossed with light-colored veining. The leaves emerge in warm, inviting shades of toasted toffee before transitioning to a deep green. The stems and undersides retain their rich toffee and red hues, adding a pop of color. Native to the Choco region of Ecuador and Colombia, ‘Toasted Toffee’ thrives as an understory plant, making it a perfect choice for low-light environments. Whether you let it climb or cascade from a container, this philodendron is sure to be a stunning addition to your space.

‘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.

Prismacolor ‘Orange you Gorgeous’ is a philodendron that will have you saying “Orange you Gorgeous!” This tropical houseplant is a living kaleidoscope of citrus-inspired colors, with elongated, spade-shaped leaves emerging a mottled bright orange color, then slowly fading to a marbled tapestry of gold & green. Leaf petioles, midribs, and margins have a warm, orangey glow, reminiscent of a sunrise over a tropical grove. Given the light it craves & structure, ‘Orange you Gorgeous’ will reach towards the sun, unfurling lush, large leaves as refreshing as a sip of fresh-squeezed orange juice on a summer day.

Some plants are patterned; this one is woven. Tropical Tapestry® 'Zebra' ( Labisia sp. ) runs pale silver and light-green stripes across a deep green ground, so every leaf reads like a length of hand-loomed cloth. It's an understory plant by nature, which makes it refreshingly undemanding about light — bright but diffused, or even partial shade, suits it perfectly. It does prefer higher humidity and a substrate kept evenly hydrated, never waterlogged — a bathroom shelf out of direct sun can be a great fit.

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.

Briëlle™ carries a hint of shine in the name, and the DocBlock® line delivers it in velvet: a cleanly drawn, softly lustrous leaf that Dr. Jeff Block spent decades selecting for, and that turns up again and again in the DocBlock Premier™ crosses drawn from this line. This is the refined end of the collector Anthuriums, less theatrical than its dark-veined relatives and all the more composed for it. Give it gentle, indirect light set back from a bright window, keep the humidity up, and let the top of the soil dry between waterings. It arrives potted in a white ceramic cachepot.

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 ‘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.

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.

Perhaps the most dazzling variety in our Shimmering Falls® collection is a Scindapsus known as ‘Kalimantan’. This Borneo-native features sparkling trusses of waxy, ovate-shaped leaves in cool tones of mint green. Leaves are accented with soft emerald green variegation and awash with tiny sparkles of silver, almost as if they have been sprinkled with pixie dust. You can take care of your ‘Kalimantan’ in much the same way you would care for a Philodendron or a Pothos. Provide medium to bright, indirect light, water when the top 1-2 inches of soil dries out, and fertilize occasionally, and your Scindapsus will send out vines of shimmering, falling leaves.

Art Deco™ Gothic™ is a tropical masterpiece, embodying all the bold lines and textures of gothic architecture. It has large, arrowhead-shaped leaves of dark green that come to a point, reminiscent in shape to the pointed arches of grand cathedrals. Leaves have an unusual corrugated texture and silvery-green markings down the center of each half, giving them even more dimension and the look of sculpted gothic symbols. Your Gothic™ Schismatoglottis walichiii can grow to be an impressive 2-3 feet tall and wide–a living sculpture worthy of any gallery.

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.

Prismacolor™ ‘Bronze’ is a beautiful hybrid philodendron, showcasing a stunning display of unique color and leaf shape. Its leaves are deeply lobed and elongated, growing quite lush and large over time. They emerge in rich hues of bronze before transforming into a glossy, deep green. They grow atop gorgeous, contrasting petioles tinged in ruby-red. A little leaf shine will go a long way in keeping your ‘Bronze’ looking polished and free from tarnish!

This horticultural heartthrob–PrismaColor ‘Orange Smooth’ ( Philodendron billietiae), also known as “Billie & Philidor”, is sure to earn a place in your heart and your plant collection! This philodendron has large, elongated, spear-shaped leaves of green. The waxy leaves have puckering or pleating along the midrib, which gives them a wavy quality, and smooth, audaciously orange petioles that provide a striking contrast and a fun pop of color. For the biggest, boldest display, give your ‘Orange Smooth’ vertical structure & room to reach for the stars! 

Inspired by the bold, expressive style of famed artist Diego Rivera, is another Schismatoglottis in our Art Deco™ collection–meet ‘Rivera’. Each leaf on this rare and unusual tropical plant is like a living canvas. Each glossy, heart-shaped leaf showcases a dark emerald green base, splashed with random splotches of silvery-green variegation. Leaves are corrugated in texture, with small ridges and ripples, which add even more depth and dimension. Over time, ‘Rivera’ can grow up to 2 feet tall and wide, each new leaf becoming a one-of-a-kind masterpiece, worthy of Rivera’s vibrant legacy!

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.