Rare Plants

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!

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.

Feast your eyes on Mythic ‘Dragonite’–an alocasia that looks as if it was plucked out of the deepest, darkest reaches of the earth. This jewel alocasia has shield-shaped leaves of dark olive green to nearly black. Leaves are thick and rugose in texture–so much so, that they feel otherworldly, as though you are petting the reptilian skin of a real-life dragon!

Once upon a time, there was an alocasia named Mythic ‘Rumpelstiltskin’. It had thick, heavily-textured leaves in mottled shades of medium-to-dark green. Leaves were as dramatically wrinkled and crinkled as its mischievous namesake, written about by Brothers Grimm, Rumpelstiltskin. Whereas this ‘Rumpelstiltskin’ won’t be able to spin straw into gold, it will charm you with its enchanting beauty and bring storybook intrigue into your home.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mythic ‘Blackout’ is an enigmatic Alocasia zebrina with arrowhead shaped leaves of deep green atop dark, nearly obsidian stems. Like other alocasias, ‘Blackout’ thrives in medium to high levels of indirect light and plenty of humidity. Avoid placing your ‘Blackout’ in a sunny location; instead, locate it in the shadows, and watch nature’s noir unfurl.

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! 

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.

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.

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.

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 a rockstar for your plant collection–Prismacolor ‘Twisted Sister’. This fernleaf philodendron features a riot of funky, twisted fern-like foliage that grows in a multi-stemmed, clumping habit.  New leaves unfurl in pale, coppery tones before turning to dark green over time. Take care of your ‘Twisted Sister’ like you would any other philodendron (medium light, humidity, and water) and she will keep on rockin’ with the best of ‘em!

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!

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.

Bring bold tropical flair to your space with the stunning ColorFull® Beauty Star Pinstripe Calathea. This eye-catching plant is instantly recognizable by its artistic foliage—deep green leaves adorned with striking brushstrokes of lime green, pink, and soft white. Flip a leaf to reveal its dramatic dark purple underside, a surprise burst of color that steals the spotlight as the leaves gently curl each evening in response to the light. A true living work of art, this Calathea thrives in bright, indirect light and adds vibrant energy to any room or plant collection.

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.

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!

Meet Prismacolor ‘Golden Girl,’ a philodendron that’s as good as gold. She has elongated, lance-shaped leaves with toothy edges. Her shiny, bright green leaves are flecked in golden variegation. On occasion, pops of red, bronze, or orange will adorn her leaves, stems, and sheaths. Given the proper support, such as a moss pole, ‘Golden Girl’ will ascend skyward on her quest for a golden crown. Like other philodendrons, ‘Golden Girl’ is adaptable to her environment & easy to care for; bright, indirect light will result in the most pronounced variegation.

This iconic houseplant has become a staple in many homes, and for good reason. It is an easy grower, and the fenestrated leaves with their unusual holes and slits are truly eye-catching! Juvenile plant foliage will be solid, and fenestrations will appear over time as the plant gets bigger and grows. There are a lot of common names for this plant, including Swiss Cheese Plant, Swiss Cheese Vine, Mexican Breadfruit, Split-Leaf Philodendron, and more. Please note that while this is NOT a Philodendron, the genera Monstera and Philodendron are indeed related.

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.

Meet ColorFull® ‘Insignis’, also known as “Rattlesnake Plant”. This Geoppertia insignis, formerly known as Calathea lancifolia, has beautiful markings and exotic charm that you will want to allow to slither into your home. It features long, slender leaves with wavy edges. Leaves are bright, lime-green and adorned with an alternating pattern of dark green ovals, akin to insignias. At night, when the leaves of ‘Insignis’ fold up in true prayer plant fashion, you will see the leaf undersides are a bold shade of burgundy-purple.

‘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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

Introducing Prismacolor ‘Zigzag’, the perfect philodendron for showcasing your edgy style. This plant is as much a sculptural delight as it is a low maintenance green companion. It has distinctive, wide leaves with deeply-lobed, zig-zagged edges. New leaves emerge in bronzey-red with purple undertones, and mature over time to shiny, dark green. Medium to bright light and the occasional leafshine will keep your ‘Zigzag’ looking vibrant and sharp.

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!