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How mini is Mini Monstera?

Rhaphidophora tetrasperma - Mini Monstera, Monstera Ginny, or Dwarf Monstera

Rhaphidophora tetrasperma - Mini Monstera, Monstera Ginny, or Dwarf Monstera

😎 How mini is Mini Monstera?
  • 🍀 Rhaphidophora tetrasperma - often called Mini Monstera, Monstera Ginny, or Dwarf Monstera, is a rare collectible for plant enthusiasts.
  • 🍀 This beautiful vining plant hails from Thailand and resembles the popular Monstera deliciosa, with similarly split leaves that stay very compact and manageable. The plant can be maintained under 3-4 ft with pruning, even more compact that famous Baby Swiss Cheese Monstera we mentioned earlier.
  • 🍀 Mini Monstera makes an excellent houseplant, thriving in bright, indirect light and easy to care for. Its foliage changes as it matures, adding to its appeal.
  • 🍀 Ideal for a pot or trained up a trellis, this plant brings a tropical vibe to any indoor space, staying lush, green, and full of character!


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What is the most unusual Plumeria?

Plumeria pudica variegata - Snow Bridal Bouquet, White Arrow Leaf

Plumeria pudica variegata - Snow Bridal Bouquet, White Arrow Leaf

👽 What is the most unusual Plumeria?
  • 🍀 We have in our collection very interesting variety of Plumeria pudica from Thailand. It has variegated leaves!
  • 🍀 Plumeria pudica variegata - Snow Bridal Bouquet, or White Arrow Leaf - has variegated leaf margins.
  • 🍀 Like regular Plumeria pudica, it is evergreen, never drops leaves, and grows into a beautiful, dense multi-stem bush. Great for container culture.


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Six colorful plants for your indoor garden

Sanchezia stenomacra - Blood Red Feather

Sanchezia stenomacra - Blood Red Feather

Anthurium vittarifolium - Long Leaf Anthurium

Anthurium vittarifolium - Long Leaf Anthurium

Clinacanthus nutans - Snake plant, Phaya-Yor

Clinacanthus nutans - Snake plant, Phaya-Yor

Aeschynanthus speciosus - Lipstick Plant

Aeschynanthus speciosus - Lipstick Plant

Tibouchina multiflora (grandifolia) - Glory bush, Quaresmeira

Tibouchina multiflora (grandifolia) - Glory bush, Quaresmeira

Calathea zebrina - Zebra Plant

Calathea zebrina - Zebra Plant

🌈 Six colorful plants for your indoor garden

🎶 Q: I've read your post about growing tropicals indoors and you got me inspired! Can you recommend something unusual, colorful and bright, preferably with flowers, that I can grow as house plants?

🌸 A: House plants don't have to be boring and just green! Below are a few excellent choices for your indoor garden that will brighten your sunroom. Just make sure to follow the 10 key tips for growing tropical plants indoors.
  1. Sanchezia stenomacra - Blood Red Feather - spectacular red feathery blooms and and soft, fussy leaves.
  2. Anthurium vittarifolium - Long Leaf Anthurium - super rare, an eye stopper, with long leaves up to 2 ft long, and bright pink fruit.
  3. Clinacanthus nutans - Snake plant, Phaya-Yor - exotic flower from Thailand resembling snake's open mouth.
  4. Aeschynanthus speciosus - Lipstick Plant - popular house plant with bright showy orange blooms.
  5. Tibouchina multiflora (grandifolia) - Glory bush, Quaresmeira - can be grown outside in Southern gardens, as well as in a pot indoors. Showy purple flowers, velvet leaves are wonderfully soft 6-8" in diameter!
  6. Calathea zebrina - Zebra Plant - the brightest zebra-striped large leaves up to 1 ft long.


    7. 👍 What flowering plants do you grow in shade? Share in comments⬇️

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What flower is perfect for coastal gardens

Iris Neomarica caerulea

🏖 What flower is perfect for coastal gardens
  • 💙 Neomarica caerulea - Iris is a graceful gem with a royal twist!
  • 💙 The variety Regina, discovered in Brazil lounging by the ocean, was introduced by plant enthusiast Sid Gardino, who named it after his wife, Regina - talk about romance!
  • 💙 This beauty thrives in shady spots and sandy soil, making it perfect for gardens near the coast, thanks to its salt tolerance.
  • 💙 With its elegant blue-violet blooms and sword-like leaves, Iris Regina adds a splash of tropical charm to your garden, all while asking for very little in return. It's the kind of plant that makes your garden look fabulous without breaking a sweat!


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Ponytail Palm - The Quirky Plant with a Big Personality!

Beaucarnea recurvata, Ponytail Palm, Elephant-Foot Tree, or Nolina

🦄 Ponytail Palm - The Quirky Plant with a Big Personality!
  • 🌴 Beaucarnea recurvata, also known as the Ponytail Palm, Elephant-Foot Tree, or Nolina, is the ultimate low-maintenance showstopper!
  • 🌴 With its swollen, bottle-like base (for storing water) and long, flowing, ribbon-like leaves, it looks like a palm but behaves like a succulent.
  • 🌴 This adorable plant thrives on neglect, tolerating drought and even a bit of frost - making it a carefree plant.
  • 🌴 Cute or quirky, it can be grown in a pot as a showy bonsai with a large caudex.


Put ❤️ for cute and 🔥 for quirky!

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Spooktacular Halloween Sale!

Clinacanthus nutans - Snake plant

Clinacanthus nutans - Snake plant

😮 Spooktacular Halloween Sale!
  • 😀 Halloween is creeping in, and it's time to treat your garden to some tropical magic! No tricks - just bold, exotic beauties ready to boo-st your outdoor space. Our plants have flourished all summer, growing large and vibrant, and are now ready to keep your garden bursting with life year-round.
  • 😀 Don't let these deals disappear into the night - offer ends November 1! To save 10% on your order, use code:

  • 💸 Halloween24 💸


    • Min order $100, excluding S/H. Exp. 11-1-24


📸 Clinacanthus nutans - Snake plant 🐍

Celebrate Halloween with this exotic Thai plant that marries beauty and folklore!
Its striking blooms resemble the open mouths of snakes, adding a mysterious allure to your garden. Traditionally used in Thailand for snake bite relief, this captivating specimen not only enhances your space but also sparks conversation among guests. Don't miss the chance to impress with this enchanting plant during the spooky season!

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The King of all Anthuriums

King Anthurium - Anthurium veitchii

👑 The King of all Anthuriums
  • 👑 Anthurium veitchii isn't called the "King" for nothing! This majestic houseplant shows off long, rippling leaves that can stretch up to 3 feet, starting with a heart-shaped base -because even royalty has a soft side!
  • 👑 Its glossy, textured foliage gives your space instant jungle vibes, making it a standout in any room. Low-maintenance and full of personality, the King Anthurium brings a regal flair to your plant collection.
  • 👑 Just give it bright, indirect light, and watch this leafy monarch rule your home with elegance!


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How to make perfect ground cover: this colorful house plant thrives outdoors!

Iresine, Beefsteak Plant or Chicken Gizzard

Iresine, Beefsteak Plant or Chicken Gizzard

How to make perfect ground cover: this colorful house plant thrives outdoors!
🍀 How to make perfect ground cover: this colorful house plant thrives outdoors!
  • ✳️ Did you know that there is a showy houseplant that makes an excellent ground cover in southern gardens?
  • ✳️ The Iresine, also known as Beefsteak Plant or Chicken Gizzard, is an evergreen perennial that grows up to 3 feet tall. It showcases bright mauve, or variegated puckered foliage that adds a pop of color to any space.
  • ✳️ Perfect for both indoor gardening and warm climate gardens, it thrives in both shady or full sun areas and requires regular water when actively growing, with moderate watering afterward.
  • ✳️ Its striking "Blood Leaf" features purplish-red, oval-shaped leaves with notched tips on vibrant red-maroon stems, forming dense, bushy clumps. It grows fast and spreads fast, making a perfect ground cover.
  • ✳️ You'll find delightful varieties: the traditional Iresine herbstii Acuminata, with its sharply pointed blood-red leaves, and Iresine Aureo-Reticulata, or "Chicken Gizzard Plant," boasting bright yellow-veined, apple-green rounded leaves. And don't miss the Confetti variety, with its leaves sprinkled in green, red, and yellow!
  • ✳️ Whether used indoors or as a ground cover outdoors, Iresine is a colorful choice that deserves a spot in every garden!


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Ever tried Balsam Busy Lizzie?

Impatiens repens â€" Balsam, Busy Lizzie

💡 Ever tried Balsam Busy Lizzie?
  • 💛 Impatiens repens – Balsam, Busy Lizzie, is the cheerful little cousin of the well-known Impatiens! What sets this one apart?
  • 💛 Its showy yellow flowers, very small leaves, and compact, dwarf growth habit make it perfect for hanging baskets or as a delightful houseplant.
  • 💛 If you're a fan of Impatiens, you'll love how this unique species brightens up any space with its charming, sunny blooms. It's small, it's bold, and it's a must-have for plant lovers!


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What is the prettiest flower for shade?

Spathoglottis Tropical Punch - Sorbet Ground Orchid

⚜️ What is the prettiest flower for shade?

❗️ Ground orchids grow in regular garden soil instead of in the air on tree branches, come in many colors and shapes, bloom in sun or shade and are very easy to grow!

🎥 Spathoglottis Tropical Punch - Sorbet Ground Orchid

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