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A timeless choice for any plant collection is this ( Aglaonema commutatum ), Igneous® 'Timeless Tides'. This stunning houseplant boasts lanceolate green leaves generously adorned with widespread, silvery variegation, creating a beautiful marbled appearance that catches the eye. It looks luxurious, but 'Timeless Tides' is remarkably easy to care for, like the other Chinese evergreens in our Igneous® collection. It will tolerate a range of light levels, isn't picky about humidity, and is forgiving of inconsistent watering.
If you're looking for frills without the fuss, button up with Living Lace® 'Dainty Buttons' ( Nephrolepis ). This adorable fern has medium-green fronds, finely textured with alternating leaflets edged in tiny serrations, for a soft, ruffled look that's pure classic fern charm. Place it in medium, indirect light, such as an east- or north-facing window without midday sun, and keep the humidity up with a humidifier, regular misting or a pebble tray. Cute as a button and twice as easy to love, it's the perfect way to add a little leafjoy® to any shelf.
Stop the presses, here's the Latest News! Network News™ 'Latest News' ( Fittonia ) is a low-growing, creeping nerve plant whose dark green, oval leaves are traced with crisp, symmetrical red veining, like a headline map of everything happening on your shelf. This compact character is happiest in a warm, humid spot with bright, indirect light, such as a few feet from a north- or east-facing window, away from harsh midday sun. If it starts to stretch out, it's asking for a brighter seat. Stay tuned: 'Latest News' always has something new to share.
Escape to your own private island with Beautifall® 'Green Isle' ( Epipremnum )! Its leaves are a little smaller and sleeker than the classic 'Jade' pothos, bringing the calm, refined serenity of a secluded isle straight to your windowsill. Let it climb a moss pole or let it trail from a shelf; either way, 'Green Isle' is an easygoing getaway. It adapts to a range of light, but will grow most vigorously in medium to bright, indirect light, such as an east- or west-facing window. Consider it a breath of fresh island air, no passport required.
Expect long, teardrop leaves that arrive in luminous red velvet, mature toward dark green, and carry pink-to-white venation across the blade with pink-tinged reverses—an expressive, 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.
Crystal Red™ ‘12’’s vivid primary-red emergent leaf married to the silver-and-red venation of Zara™ ‘14’.
New leaves arrive in saturated red velvet, often showing the Crystal Red signature “red eye” at the petiole. As leaves harden, expect dark green blades laced with silver and red veins along the T-shape pattern Crystal Red is known for.
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.
Earn your stripes with Wild Flora™ 'White Wash' ( Aphelandra ), an uncommon houseplant known as the zebra plant. Hailing from the Brazilian rainforest, it unfurls large, arrowhead-shaped leaves of rich green washed in bold white veining, with a deeply etched midrib, a pattern that looks just like a zebra's stripes. Give 'White Wash' medium to bright, indirect light, such as an east- or west-facing window, and consistent moisture. It can adapt to a north-facing window, but will grow more slowly. Wild at heart, and right at home with you.
Rise and shine with ‘Dappled Morning,’ the cane begonia that will bring a burst of brightness into your space. ‘Dappled Morning’ features unusual, asymmetrical, wing-shaped leaves of rich green growing atop bamboo-like canes. Leaves are dotted with silvery spots that sparkle like dewdrops at dawn. You may also find 'Dappled Morning' to have even more of these bright spots than your typical "Polka Dot" begonia.
Introducing Igneous® 'Bold Forest™' ( Aglaonema x ), a striking Chinese Evergreen with vividly-patterned foliage. This plant boasts broad, ovate leaves of dark green, adorned with thick, bold stripes of cream to yellow that radiate out from the midrib in curved lines, while pale stems add stark contrast against the forest-green backdrop. Like other Aglaonemas, 'Bold Forest' is happy in low to medium light and prefers to dry out between waterings — a low-maintenance plant, excellent for any plant lover looking to add a dramatic accent to your space.
One look at this white-veined Fittonia and you’ll be able to see where the common name “nerve plant” comes from. Like other nerve plants, ‘World Views’ features low-growing, creeping foliage with oval-shaped green leaves that have the distinctive veining one would expect to see on an anatomy diagram of the nervous system.
If it bleeds, it leads–and this crimson-veined fittonia is sure to be the ‘Breaking News’ in your collection! ’Breaking News’ has heavy red veining that really pops in contrast to the dark green leaf margins. The ovate leaves have edges that are ever-so-slightly ruffled. Like other nerve plants, ‘Breaking News’ will stay relatively compact and creep in a low-growing habit.
Anticipate moderately elongated, velvet leaves with narrow, well-defined venation and emergent color in the purple-to-red range that matures to deep, lustrous green. Strong growth habit makes this an approachable Premier for collectors.
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.
Introducing Chroma ‘Abidjan’, named after the vibrant city on the Ivory Coast. This Rubber Plant has sleek, ovate-shaped leaves that are so dark green, they are almost ebony. Leaves contrast with the protective red sheaths on emerging growth; midribs also display hints of red. A little leaf shine will keep your ‘Abidjan’ as striking and sophisticated as its namesake city.
An intra-line Zara cross between the Zara™ ‘31’ and Zara ‘14’ selections.
Reinforces Zara’s defining traits: vivid purple-to-red emergent leaves and deep green mature blades veined in red and silver. A focused option for the collector who already values the Zara signature.
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.
A foundational DocBlock™ cross combining the bright purple-to-red emergent leaf of Zara™ ‘14’ with the dark, regal foliage of Michelle™ ‘1’.
New leaves emerge in luminous purple to red and harden to deep green, accented by red and silver venation. Among the most coveted DocBlock™ pairings for its dependable color shift and velvety, heart-shaped form.
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.
Calathea 'Bicajoux Gecko' ( Calathea hybrid ) doesn't need camouflage to get noticed. This bushy, rosette-forming Calathea unfurls leaves striped with striking markings, with leaf undersides that glow deep violet-burgundy in the light. Unlike most Calathea grown purely for foliage, 'Bicajoux Gecko' earns its keep twice over — bright pink flowers can appear and hold on for months, a rare bonus in this famously foliage-first family. Like other Calathea, it's a shade lover: keep it out of direct sun, let the soil stay evenly damp, and give it the humidity it thrives in, and 'Bicajoux Gecko' will keep both its leaves and its flowers on display.
There's a haunting beauty to Igneous® 'Grey Ghost' ( Aglaonema commutatum ), a Chinese Evergreen that seems to fade in and out of focus. Its broad, lance-shaped leaves wash out to a pale, silvery-grey to creamy-mint hue, haunted by faint green mottling and framed in ghostly cream stems and midribs. Keep the lighting soft — low to medium indirect works best, since that same pale coloring can scorch in direct sun — and let it dry out between waterings, as 'Grey Ghost' prefers to keep things easy, not eerie. Let this ethereal glow haunt your collection wherever you give it a home.
Say hello to 'Green Lady' ( Aglaonema hybrida ), a Chinese Evergreen with quiet, understated elegance. Its dark green leaves carry an intricate chevron pattern — pale, silvery-green bands radiate out from each midrib like fine embroidery, on glossy, leathery foliage with a dense, clumping habit. 'Green Lady' is easygoing too, thriving in low to medium light and needing only to dry out between waterings. A quiet classic, it's right at home wherever your collection could use a touch of refinement.
Network News ‘Nightly’ is the more dramatic, heavily-contrasted counterpart to ‘Daytime’. This dainty, spilling plant has ovate-shaped leaves of dark green, overlaid with beautiful pink veining.
‘Current News’ will grab your attention with its dramatic, low-growing foliage. Leaves are very dark green with heavy magenta-pink veining. Leaves have serrated, ruffled edges. ‘Current News’ will provide a pretty pop of pink in a terrarium or under cloche.
Here’s another lovely Fittonia worthy of bringing verdant style into your space ‘All the Time!’ Like other nerve plants, this is a low-growing, creeping plant with small, ovate leaves. ‘All the Time’ is adorned in a flawless fishnet-pattern of white veining.
Meet ‘Pixie Punk’, a spunky spider plant that brings a whole lot of leafjoy® in a little package! ‘Pixie Punk’ has strappy, lanceolate leaves of bright green, edged in white, that grow in a funky, spiky clump. On occasion, it may even surprise you with star-shaped, white flowers. You’ll know your ‘Pixie Punk’ is really rockin’ on when you see it send out little plantlets, or baby spiders!
New leaves emerge as long, reflective red velvet teardrops with pink veins and pink reverses, hardening to deep green with strong, Home, Sweet Home-driven vigor. Still rare; in high demand among collectors.
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.
A complex tri-parent Premier combining a proven Michelle® × Zara™ ‘28’ seedling with the dramatic emergence of Red Velvet Cake™ ‘24’.
Look for elongated leaves that emerge red-to-purple velvet, harden to deep green, and display a blended pink, silver, and red venation drawn from all three parent lines. A high-expression collector cross.
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.
Anticipate elongated to peltate leaf shapes with bold white-to-silver venation drawn from the species parents, layered over the burgundy-purple emergent and dark green maturation of the Michelle line. The forgetii’s fused-sinus (peltate) trait may appear in some seedlings—a striking, uncommon feature.
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.
A signature DocBlock™ pairing that fuses the primary-red emergent leaf of Crystal Red ‘12’ with the burgundy-to-near-black foliage of the award-winning Michelle™ ‘1’.
Expect velvety new leaves in vivid red, often retaining the telltale “red eye” at the petiole as the blade matures. Venation in this cross frequently shows the T-shape pattern of the Crystal Red® line crossing with the X-shape venation of the Michelle line, finishing in shades of white to pink against deep, shimmering green.
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.
Igneous™ 'Ruby Rock™' ( Aglaonema commutatum ) is a gem still catching the light — deep green leaves threaded with a rich violet midrib and dusted in flecks of gold, like ore before it's polished. This Aglaonema forms a dense, upright clump of glossy, pointed leaves, and the brighter, indirect light you give it, the better that violet-and-gold variegation holds its color — though 'Ruby Rock' tolerates a dimmer corner too. Let the soil stay just barely damp, never soggy, and this easy-care gem will only grow more radiant in your collection.
Introducing ‘Emerald Ripcurl’—a philodendron with multi-lobed, glossy green leaves that have all the spectacle of waves at sea. While the leaves of ‘Emerald Ripcurl’ (Philodendron squamiferum) have a totally unique shape, what sets this tropical philodendron apart from others, are the fuzzy petioles that turn to red over time. Therefore, this plant is sometimes referred to as a “hairy philodendron.” Under optimal conditions, the undulating leaves of ‘Emerald Ripcurl’ can reach up to 18 inches in length.
If plants could talk, this one would say bonjour! Beautifall® 'Champs Élysées' ( Epipremnum aureum ) brings the boutique style of the City of Light with the easy care of a pothos. Its golden leaves are marbled with light green variegation and pockets of unusual texture, like a stroll down the most beautiful boulevard in all of France. Let its vines trail from a shelf or climb a moss pole, and give it medium to bright, indirect light, such as an east- or west-facing window, to keep that golden glow. Très chic, très easy.
Some plants put their most striking detail in the stems. StyleLush® 'Red Stem Variegated' ( Homalomena ) sends up big, glossy heart-shaped leaves marbled in cream and gold over rich green — and holds every one of them on a petiole of vivid red. It is an upright, clumping grower with a full, rounded silhouette, at home in bright indirect light or a shadier corner. Keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged, and it will make that same bold statement leaf after leaf.
Behold Beautifall® 'Snowy Stream' ( Epipremnum ), a pothos as cool, crisp and captivating as river rapids in late winter. Its glossy, spade-shaped leaves are streaked with high-contrast swirls, splashes and striations of white and cream across rich green. No two vines are alike: some rush with snowy brightness, while others churn with the deeper greens of the surrounding forest. Give it medium to bright, indirect light, such as an east- or west-facing window, and let it trail or climb. Go with the flow, and enjoy the current.
This pairing concentrates the cultivar’s most characteristic traits: bright purple-to-red emergent leaves, deep green mature foliage, and bold red-and-silver venation. A reference-quality selection for collectors building a Zara-centric Anthurium collection.
The DocBlock™ Premier™ collection from leafjoy® 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.
Not every philodendron keeps its best trick on the leaf. Prismacolor™ 'Fozzie' ( Philodendron nangaritense ) saves its drama for the petioles, which flush a deep ruby red under a distinctive fuzzy texture — hence the nickname 'Fuzzy Petiole'. Round, leathery leaves emerge a startling pink and settle into glossy green as they mature. This one is a climber, so yours arrives already trained on a Climb-itt™ pole; give it low to medium light and steady humidity, and it will keep working its way up. Proof that on a Prismacolor™, the best color isn't always on the leaf.
Classic luxury, or maximalist drama? With Mythic® 'Velvet Radiance' ( Alocasia ), you get both. This variegated green velvet alocasia takes everything iconic about Mythic® 'Frydek' and turns it into pure spectacle: plush, arrowhead-shaped leaves of rich emerald green, splashed with opulent white variegation. Each leaf is a resplendent work of art, worthy of the gods. Give it bright, indirect or filtered light, keep it away from cold drafts and temperatures below 60°F, and treat it to extra humidity with a humidifier or pebble tray. Legendary beauty, delivered.
Follow your heart straight to Arching Amour® 'Follow Your Heart' ( Anthurium ), a charming anthurium that's easy to fall for. Glossy green leaves face upward as if floating atop their stems, and each one is uniquely shaped like a combination of a heart and an arrow, as though Cupid designed it himself. This true heartthrob performs best in medium to bright, indirect light with good humidity, and likes to dry out a bit between waterings. Fall in love once, and you'll keep coming back for more amour.
Here's a stately Anthurium ( Anthurium crassinervium ) deserving of close-up admiration. Broad, leathery leaves are patterned with a network of prominent, sculptural veins and gently undulating margins, giving each leaf real presence; true to its species name that translates to “with large veins.” Native to Colombia, Venezuela, and Curaçao, this upright anthurium naturally forms a tidy, architectural rosette as it matures. Give it gentle, indirect light set back from a bright window, and frequent, light waterings to keep the soil evenly damp, never soggy, with higher humidity to help new growth unfurl at its best.
No two DocBlock Premier™ anthuriums are alike, and 'Round Midnight' takes its cue from the darker end of the palette — a one-of-a-kind velvet-leafed seedling from the collection bred by physician-turned-botanist Dr. Jeff Block. Yours will settle somewhere between deep red, rich purple and intense green, its venation tracing silver, white or a hint of pink across that matte, velvety surface. Give it gentle, indirect light set back from a bright window, humidity on the high side (60–80%), and a chunky mix kept evenly hydrated without becoming waterlogged.
Expect velvet leaves that emerge red, pass through warm bronze tones, and harden to deep green—all set against high-contrast, lightning-like vein patterning. A warm-palette Premier for the metallic-leaf collector.
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.
The result: dark, velvet leaves veined in bright pink-to-white lines that run cleanly down the blade, with minimal lateral cross-bridging. A vivid, high-contrast Premier for collectors of the dark-leaf aesthetic.
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.
Brown Derby™ ‘29’’s metallic, bronzy emergent foliage paired with the proven color-shifting power of Zara™ ‘14’.
New leaves emerge in red and mature through bronze-brown to deep green—red’s natural progression when blended with green pigment—set against silver-to-red venation. Velvet sheen and warm metallic tones make this pairing a standout for collectors drawn to bronzy palettes.
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.