Fiddle Leaf Fig
Ficus lyrata
Family: Moraceae
Care Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Toxicity: Toxic to people and pets
Large, single-stemmed tree with glossy, deep green, fiddle-shaped leaves.
Bright Indirect Light – 150-250 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹
Place the plant 5 ft / 1.5m away from a south, west or east-facing window.
Ensure the plant does not have a direct view of the sky.
If direct sunlight on the leaves is unavoidable, a sheer curtain can be used to filter the light.
Consider a PAR Meter, or PAR Meter App to measure photosynthetically active radiation as PPFD (μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹).
During the growing season, water when the top quarter of the soil is dry. In winter allow the top half of the soil to dry.
To determine when to water, use a knitting needle or chopstick to test the moisture at various depths.
Use room temperature rainwater, distilled water, or reverse osmosis water.
To ensure optimal plant health, a pot with drainage holes is essential.
Water the plant thoroughly until water runs out the drainage holes. Then, allow the excess water to drain completely before placing the pot on a saucer or in a decorative planter.
Ready Potting Mix
For optimal growth, use 2 parts organic all-purpose potting mix, amended with 1 part Bark and 1 part Biochar.
DIY Recipe
- 1 part Coir, 1 part Pumice, 1 part Bark, 1 part Biochar, top dress with Worm Castings.
- Apply an organic all-purpose fertilizer every 2-4 weeks, from March to October.
Ideal Temperature Range
- 60-85 °F / 16-29 °C
Ideal Humidity Range
- 40-65%
Time to Maturity
- 3-5 years
Eventual Height
- 6-10 ft / 1.8-3 m
Eventual Spread
- 3-6 ft / 0.9-1.8 m
Ficus lyrata ‘Bambino’
Compact variety with smaller leaves, suitable for smaller spaces.
Ficus lyrata ‘Variegata’
Leaves have creamy-white variegation, requires more light than the regular Fiddle Leaf Fig.
Ficus lyrata ‘Moonbeam’
New leaves emerge a light green color, maturing to a darker green.
Ficus lyrata ‘Niger’
Dark green, almost black leaves with a burgundy underside.
Fire Flash Plant
Chlorophytum orchidastrum
Family: Asparagaceae
Care Level: Easy
Toxicity: Non-toxic to people and pets
Clumping plant with arching green leaves and bright orange stems. Sends out long runners with plantlets at the ends (spiderettes).
Bright Indirect Light – 150-250 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹
Place the plant 5 ft / 1.5m away from a south, west or east-facing window.
Ensure the plant does not have a direct view of the sky.
If direct sunlight on the leaves is unavoidable, a sheer curtain can be used to filter the light.
Consider a PAR Meter, or PAR Meter App to measure photosynthetically active radiation as PPFD (μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹).
Water when the topsoil feels dry to the touch.
Use room temperature rainwater, distilled water, or reverse osmosis water.
To ensure optimal plant health, a pot with drainage holes is essential.
Water the plant thoroughly until water runs out the drainage holes. Then, allow the excess water to drain completely before placing the pot on a saucer or in a decorative planter.
Water considerably less in the winter months when the plant isn’t actively growing.
Ready Potting Mix
For optimal growth, use an organic all-purpose potting mix.
DIY Recipe
- 3 parts Coir, 1 part Pumice, top dress with Worm Castings.
- Apply an organic all-purpose fertilizer every 2-4 weeks, from March to October.
Ideal Temperature Range
- 65-75°F / 18-24°C
Ideal Humidity
- 40-50%
Time to Maturity
- 2-3 years
Eventual Height
- 12-18 in / 30-45 cm
Eventual Spread
- 24 in / 60 cm
Chlorophytum orchidastrum ‘Fire Flash’
The most popular variety with vibrant orange stems and green leaves.
Chlorophytum orchidastrum ‘Bonnie’
Similar to Fire Flash but with slightly lighter orange stems and more compact growth.
Fishbone Cactus
Epiphyllum anguliger
Family: Cactaceae
Care Level: Easy
Toxicity: Non-toxic to people and pets
Epiphytic cactus with long, trailing stems shaped like fishbones.
Bright Indirect Light – 150-250 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹
Place the plant 5 ft / 1.5m away from a south, west or east-facing window.
Ensure the plant does not have a direct view of the sky.
If direct sunlight on the leaves is unavoidable, a sheer curtain can be used to filter the light.
Consider a PAR Meter, or PAR Meter App to measure photosynthetically active radiation as PPFD (μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹).
Water when the topsoil feels dry to the touch.
Use room temperature rainwater, distilled water, or reverse osmosis water.
To ensure optimal plant health, a pot with drainage holes is essential.
Water the plant thoroughly until water runs out the drainage holes. Then, allow the excess water to drain completely before placing the pot on a saucer or in a decorative planter.
Water considerably less in the winter months when the plant isn’t actively growing.
Ready Potting Mix
For optimal growth, use a specialty organic potting mix formulated for cacti.
DIY Recipe
- 2 parts Coir, 2 parts Coarse Sand, 1 part Pumice.
- Apply an organic fertilizer formulated for cacti every 2-4 weeks, from March to October.
Ideal Temperature Range
- 60-78 °F / 15-25 °C
Ideal Humidity
- 60%
Time to Maturity
- 5-10 years
Eventual Height
- 1-2 ft / 30-60 cm
Eventual Spread
- 12-18 in / 30-45 cm
Epiphyllum anguliger ‘El Tecolote’
This cultivar has bronze-colored stems and white flowers.
Epiphyllum anguliger × ‘Bonanza Belle’
This is a hybrid variety with creamy white inner petals and lemon yellow outer petals.
Epiphyllum anguliger ‘Beavertail’
This cultivar has lighter green stems and yellow flowers.
Flame Violet
Episcia cupreata
Family: Gesneriaceae
Care Level: Intermediate
Toxicity: Non-toxic to people and pets
Trailing or cascading evergreen perennial with rosettes of velvety leaves. Produces bright red, funnel-shaped flowers throughout the year in optimal conditions.
Bright Indirect Light – 150-250 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹
Place the plant 5 ft / 1.5m away from a south, west or east-facing window.
Ensure the plant does not have a direct view of the sky.
If direct sunlight on the leaves is unavoidable, a sheer curtain can be used to filter the light.
Consider a PAR Meter, or PAR Meter App to measure photosynthetically active radiation as PPFD (μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹).
Water when the topsoil feels dry to the touch.
Use room temperature rainwater, distilled water, or reverse osmosis water.
To ensure optimal plant health, a pot with drainage holes is essential.
Water the plant thoroughly until water runs out the drainage holes. Then, allow the excess water to drain completely before placing the pot on a saucer or in a decorative planter.
Water considerably less in the winter months when the plant isn’t actively growing.
Ready Potting Mix
- For optimal growth, a specialty organic potting mix formulated for African violets works well.
DIY Recipe
- 2 parts Coir, 1 part Pumice, 1 part Vermiculite.
- Apply an organic fertilizer formulated for violets every 2-4 weeks, from March to October.
Ideal Temperature Range
- 59-77 °F / 15-25 °C
Ideal Humidity Range
- 50-70%
Time to Maturity
- 2-5 years
Eventual Height
- 4-8 in / 10-20 cm
Eventual Spread
- 12-24 in / 30-60 cm
Episcia cupreata ‘Chocolate Soldier’
Dark green foliage with silver veins and red flowers.
Episcia cupreata ‘Tropical Topaz’
Light green foliage with yellow flowers.
Episcia cupreata ‘Silver Sheen’
Silvery-gray, crinkled leaves and red blooms.
Episcia reptans x Episcia cupreata
Green and bronze foliage with orange-red flowers.
Episcia cupreata ‘Cleopatra’ x Episcia lilacina
Metallic purple foliage with pink flowers.
Episcia cupreata x Episcia reptans
Green and red foliage with white flowers.
Flaming Katy
Kalanchoe blossfeldiana
Family: Crassulaceae
Care Level: Easy
Toxicity: Toxic to people and pets
A compact, bushy succulent with glossy green leaves and clusters of vibrant flowers.
Bright Indirect Light – 150-250 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹
Place the plant 5 ft / 1.5m away from a south, west or east-facing window.
Ensure the plant does not have a direct view of the sky.
If direct sunlight on the leaves is unavoidable, a sheer curtain can be used to filter the light.
Consider a PAR Meter, or PAR Meter App to measure photosynthetically active radiation as PPFD (μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹).
Water when the topsoil feels dry to the touch.
Use room temperature rainwater, distilled water, or reverse osmosis water.
To ensure optimal plant health, a pot with drainage holes is essential.
Water the plant thoroughly until water runs out the drainage holes. Then, allow the excess water to drain completely before placing the pot on a saucer or in a decorative planter.
Water considerably less in the winter months when the plant isn’t actively growing.
Ready Potting Mix
For optimal growth, use a specialty organic potting mix formulated for succulents.
DIY Recipe
- 2 parts Coir, 2 parts Coarse Sand, 1 part Pumice.
- Apply an organic fertilizer formulated for succulents every 2-4 weeks, from March to October.
Ideal Temperature Range
- 65-80 °F / 18-27 °C
Ideal Humidity Range
- 50-60%
Time to Maturity
- 6 to 12 months
Eventual Height
- 12-18 in / 30-45 cm
Eventual Spread
- 12-15 in / 30-38 cm
Kalanchoe blossfeldiana ‘Apricot Glow’
Features soft apricot-colored flowers
Kalanchoe blossfeldiana ‘Orange Star’
Vibrant orange blooms.
Kalanchoe blossfeldiana ‘Yellow Double’
Double flowered variety with bright yellow blossoms.
Kalanchoe blossfeldiana ‘Red Lion’
Eye-catching deep red flowers.
Kalanchoe blossfeldiana ‘Fireworks’
Bicolor blooms with contrasting colors like red and yellow or pink and orange.
Flamingo Flower
Anthurium andraeanum
Family: Araceae
Care Level: Easy to Intermediate
Toxicity: Toxic to people and pets
Upright, epiphytic plant with large, glossy, heart-shaped leaves and colorful spathes.
Bright Indirect Light – 150-250 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹
Place the plant 5 ft / 1.5m away from a south, west or east-facing window.
Ensure the plant does not have a direct view of the sky.
If direct sunlight on the leaves is unavoidable, a sheer curtain can be used to filter the light.
Consider a PAR Meter, or PAR Meter App to measure photosynthetically active radiation as PPFD (μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹).
Water when the topsoil feels dry to the touch.
Use room temperature rainwater, distilled water, or reverse osmosis water.
To ensure optimal plant health, a pot with drainage holes is essential.
Water the plant thoroughly until water runs out the drainage holes. Then, allow the excess water to drain completely before placing the pot on a saucer or in a decorative planter.
Water considerably less in the winter months when the plant isn’t actively growing.
Ready Potting Mix
For optimal growth, use 2 parts organic all-purpose potting mix, amended with 1 part Bark and 1 part Biochar.
DIY Recipe
- 1 part Coir, 1 part Pumice, 1 part Bark, 1 part Biochar, top dress with Worm Castings.
- Apply an organic all-purpose fertilizer every 2-4 weeks, from March to October.
Ideal Temperature Range
- 65-80 °F / 18-27 °C
Ideal Humidity Range
- 50-70%
Time to Maturity
- 2-3 years
Eventual Height
- 1-2 ft / 30-60 cm
Eventual Spread
- 12-18 in / 30-45 cm
Anthurium andraeanum ‘Red’
The classic red Flamingo Flower with a bright red spathe.
Anthurium andraeanum ‘Pink’
Vibrant pink spathe, popular for its cheerful color.
Anthurium andraeanum ‘White’
Elegant white spathe, perfect for a modern look.
Anthurium andraeanum ‘Black Magic’
Deep, almost black spathe with a glossy sheen.
Anthurium andraeanum ‘Flamingo Queen’
Large, long-lasting pink spathe with a wavy edge.
Anthurium andraeanum ‘Double Bloom’
Unique variety with two flower spathes stacked on top of each other.
Flapjack Plant
Kalanchoe thyrsiflora
Family: Crassulaceae
Care Level: Easy
Toxicity: Toxic to people and pets
Perennial succulent with a basal rosette of large, round, fleshy, wedge-shaped leaves that are greyish-green with reddish margins.
Bright Indirect Light – 150-250 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹
Place the plant 5 ft / 1.5m away from a south, west or east-facing window.
Ensure the plant does not have a direct view of the sky.
If direct sunlight on the leaves is unavoidable, a sheer curtain can be used to filter the light.
Consider a PAR Meter, or PAR Meter App to measure photosynthetically active radiation as PPFD (μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹).
Allow the soil to dry out completely before watering.
Use room temperature rainwater, distilled water, or reverse osmosis water.
To determine when to water, use a knitting needle or chopstick to test the moisture at various depths.
To ensure optimal plant health, a pot with drainage holes is essential.
Water the plant thoroughly until water runs out the drainage holes. Then, allow the excess water to drain completely before placing the pot on a saucer or in a decorative planter.
Water considerably less in the winter months when the plant isn’t actively growing.
Ready Potting Mix
For optimal growth, use a specialty organic potting mix formulated for succulents.
DIY Recipe
- 2 parts Coir, 2 parts Coarse Sand, 1 part Pumice.
- Apply an organic fertilizer formulated for succulents every 2-4 weeks, from March to October.
Ideal Temperature Range
- 65-75°F / 18-24°C
Ideal Humidity
- 40%
Time to Maturity
- 2-3 years
Eventual Height
- 12-18 in / 30-45 cm
Eventual Spread
- 12-18 in / 30-45 cm
Kalanchoe thyrsiflora
The classic Flapjack Plant with greyish-green, spoon-shaped leaves.
Kalanchoe thyrsiflora ‘Variegata’
Features green leaves with creamy white margins.
Foxtail Fern
Asparagus densiflorus
Family: Asparagaceae
Care Level: Easy to Intermediate
Toxicity: Toxic to people and pets
Delicate, airy plant with soft, needle-like foliage resembling a fox’s tail.
Bright Indirect Light – 150-250 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹
Place the plant 5 ft / 1.5m away from a south, west or east-facing window.
Ensure the plant does not have a direct view of the sky.
If direct sunlight on the leaves is unavoidable, a sheer curtain can be used to filter the light.
Consider a PAR Meter, or PAR Meter App to measure photosynthetically active radiation as PPFD (μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹).
Water when the topsoil feels dry to the touch.
Use room temperature rainwater, distilled water, or reverse osmosis water.
To ensure optimal plant health, a pot with drainage holes is essential.
Water the plant thoroughly until water runs out the drainage holes. Then, allow the excess water to drain completely before placing the pot on a saucer or in a decorative planter.
Water considerably less in the winter months when the plant isn’t actively growing.
Ready Potting Mix
For optimal growth, use an organic all-purpose potting mix.
DIY Recipe
- 3 parts Coir, 1 part Pumice, top dress with Worm Castings.
- Apply an organic all-purpose fertilizer every 2-4 weeks, from March to October.
Ideal Temperature Range
- 65-75°F / 18-24°C
Ideal Humidity
- 40%
Time to Maturity
- 2-3 years
Eventual Height
- 2-3 ft / 60-90 cm
Eventual Spread
- 2-3 ft / 60-90 cm
Asparagus densiflorus ‘Myersii’
This cultivar has compact, fluffy stems that resemble foxtails. It has an Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society.
Asparagus densiflorus ‘Sprengeri’
This cultivar has thinner, arching stems that form a cascading effect. It is often used as a hanging basket or ground cover plant.
Asparagus densiflorus ‘Cwebe’
This cultivar has dark green, glossy stems that are more upright and less dense than ‘Myersii’. It has larger flowers and berries that are attractive to birds.
Asparagus densiflorus ‘Mazeppa’
This cultivar has light green, feathery stems that are more delicate and graceful than ‘Myersii’. It has smaller flowers and berries that are less conspicuous.
Frizzle Sizzle Plant
Albuca spiralis
Family: Asparagaceae
Care Level: Easy to Intermediate
Toxicity: Non-toxic to people and pets
Compact, with curly, corkscrew-shaped leaves that emerge from an underground bulb. Produces yellow, vanilla-scented flowers on tall stalks in late winter/spring.
Bright Indirect Light – 150-250 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹
Place the plant 5 ft / 1.5m away from a south, west or east-facing window.
Ensure the plant does not have a direct view of the sky.
If direct sunlight on the leaves is unavoidable, a sheer curtain can be used to filter the light.
Consider a PAR Meter, or PAR Meter App to measure photosynthetically active radiation as PPFD (μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹).
Allow the soil to dry out completely before watering.
Use room temperature rainwater, distilled water, or reverse osmosis water.
To determine when to water, use a knitting needle or chopstick to test the moisture at various depths.
To ensure optimal plant health, a pot with drainage holes is essential.
Water the plant thoroughly until water runs out the drainage holes. Then, allow the excess water to drain completely before placing the pot on a saucer or in a decorative planter.
Water considerably less in the winter months when the plant isn’t actively growing.
Ready Potting Mix
For optimal growth, use a specialty organic potting mix formulated for succulents.
DIY Recipe
- 2 parts Coir, 2 parts Coarse Sand, 1 part Pumice.
- Apply an organic fertilizer formulated for succulents every 2-4 weeks, from March to October.
Ideal Temperature Range
- 65-75°F / 18-24°C
Ideal Humidity Range
- 40-50%
Time to Maturity
- 6-12 months
Eventual Height
- 8-12 in / 20-30 cm
Eventual Spread
- 6-8 in / 15-20 cm
Albuca concordiana
Similar to Albuca spiralis with straighter, less curly leaves and fragrant, white flowers.
Albuca humilis
Smaller than Albuca spiralis, with shorter, straighter leaves and yellow flowers with brown markings.
Albuca namaquensis
Similar to Albuca spiralis but with flatter, less curly leaves and yellow flowers with green stripes.