Tropical Plants

PLANT DATABASE

Tillandsia cyanea

Commonly referred to as a Pink Quill, due to the pink bracts that grow from the center of the plant. It is also capable of nourishing itself through rain and airborne dew, rather than a root system. It only needs to be watered sparingly as it is used to a dry climate.

Xerographica Air Plant

A truly stunning air plant, the Xerographica has light green coloring with flocked leaves. As the plant grows, its arms curl and wrap around itself with the leaves wider at the base. It enjoys being submerged at least once month in water for about 15 minutes.

Small Tillandsia

A member of the Bromeliad family, the Tillandsia are also known as air plants. They come in many different shapes and forms and have adapted to grow in hot arid climates. They generally only need to be watered once or twice a week.

Sansevieria robusta

Commonly called the Snake plant or Mother-in-Law’s Tongue, the Sansevieria is a very robust and hardy plant. It is extremely hard to kill and will grow in dim light, it also only needs to be watered when the soil is completely dry. The Robusta has waxy, overlapping leaves.

Sansevieria Moonshine

Commonly called the Snake plant or Mother-in-Law’s Tongue, the Sanseveria is a very robust and hardy plant. It is extremely hard to kill and will grow in dim light, it also only needs to be watered when the soil is completely dry. The Moonshine version of this features light green, sword-shaped leaves.

Sansevieria laurentii

Commonly called the Snake plant or Mother-in-Law’s Tongue, the Sanseveria is a very robust and hardy plant. It is extremely hard to kill and will grow in dim light, it also only needs to be watered when the soil is completely dry. The Laurentii version of this features light green leaves with tapered yellow edges.

Sansevieria Black Coral

Commonly called the Snake plant or Mother-in-Law’s Tongue, the Sanseveria is a very robust and hardy plant. It is extremely hard to kill and will grow in dim light, it also only needs to be watered when the soil is completely dry. The black coral version of this features dark leaves with lighter green striations.

Prayer Plant

Native to new-world tropics, the Prayer Plant has spreading leaves that turn upward in the evening. Ornamental varieties have developed a red venation with purple-green leaf sheaths. It grows well in partial shade and is fairly low maintenance.

Pothos Marble Queen

The Marble Queen Pothos is a popular and hardy plant. It has glossy, heart-shaped leaves in green and white. The Marble Queen has long cascading vines making it a fabulous hanging plant.

Pineapple Plant

An herbaceous biennial or perennial plant known for its delicious fruit, the Pineapple Plant has a short stem with sword-shaped leaves. When the plant flowers, the stem produces small purple or red flowers from which the fruit will develop.

Peperomia ferreyra

A simple to grow plant, the Peperomia are relatively small in size with delicate leaves, making them perfect for desktops or other small spaces or arrangements. They enjoy steadily moist soil but can be sensitive to overwatering.

Orange Tree

The orange tree is a citrus evergreen tree with a lifespan of about 55 years, with some living up to 100 years old. It will generally reach a height between 16 and 50 feet. Grown mainly for its fruits, it can also be grown for its flowers and ornamentation.

Lime Tree

Similar to the lemon tree, the lime tree is a deciduous tree with heart-shaped leaves and clusters of fragrant, yellowish flowers that appear in early July. The lime tree typically grows to about 25 meters in height.

Lemon Tree

A small fruit-bearing evergreen, the lemon tree has a spreading, upright growth habit with few large branches and stiff thorns. The leaves themselves are oblong, light green leaves that produce purple-white flowers in clusters.

Calathea lancifolia

Known as the Rattlesnake Plant, this Calathea has long green leaves with decorative dark spots. The underside of the leaves are a deep purple. This particular Calathea is very resistant to browning. Keep in evenly moist soil in a well-drained potting mix.

Butterfly Syngonium

Also know as the Arrowhead plant, the Syngonium is an excellent houseplant for low light conditions. They are bushy and full making them very attractive indoor plant choices. As they grow and mature, the syngonium develops a climbing habit, making them fun to grow on trellises.

Boston Fern

Rubbery stems with tiny chubby leaves are this plants trademarks. Sometimes seen in a plain green but equally as engaging in the variegated form, these are often grown as houseplants for warm and bright areas.