Lace Aloe
Aristaloe aristata
Family: Asphodelaceae
Care Level: Easy
Toxicity: Non-toxic to people and pets
A compact, hardy succulent with rosettes of dark green, toothed leaves dotted with white bumps. Produces orange-red tubular flowers in summer under the right 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).
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
- 55-80 °F / 13-27 °C
Ideal Humidity
- 30-40%
Time to Maturity
- 2-3 years
Eventual Height
- 12-18 in / 30-45 cm
Eventual Spread
- 8-12 in / 20-30 cm
A. aristata ‘Variegata’
A variegated form of Lace Aloe with yellow and green striped leaves and orange-red flowers.
A. aristata ‘Cristata’
A crested form of Lace Aloe with fan-shaped rosettes and wavy leaf margins.
A. aristata ‘Snowflake’
A hybrid of Lace Aloe and Haworthia cymbiformis with white speckled leaves and pink flowers.
A. aristata ‘Lime Fizz’
A hybrid of Lace Aloe and Aloe brevifolia with lime green leaves and coral flowers.
A. aristata ‘Firebird’
A hybrid of Lace Aloe and Aloe dorotheae with red-orange leaves and yellow flowers.
Lady Palm
Rhapis excelsa
Family: Arecaceae
Care Level: Easy
Toxicity: Non-toxic to people and pets
A shade-tolerant palm with lush, clustered stems and large, glossy fan-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).
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 palms.
DIY Recipe
- 2 parts Coir, 2 parts Coarse Sand, 1 part Pumice.
- Apply an organic fertilizer formulated for palms every 2-4 weeks, from March to October.
Ideal Temperature Range
- 60-80 °F / 15-27 °C
Ideal Humidity
- 50-60%
Time to Maturity
- 5-7 years
Eventual Height
- 6 ft / 1.8 m
Eventual Spread
- 4 ft / 1.2 m
R. excelsa ‘Florida Mini’
A compact cultivar, reaching only 3-4 ft / 1-1.2 m tall.
R. excelsa ‘Sabel’
Features darker green leaves than the typical Lady Palm.
R. excelsa ‘Koban’
Noted for its wide leaf segments and outward spread.
R. excelsa ‘Daruma’
Features narrow leaves with an upright growth habit.
R. excelsa ‘Tenzan’
Fast-growing with leaves that have a slight curl.
Lemon Button Fern
Nephrolepis cordifolia ‘Duffii’
Family: Nephrolepidaceae
Care Level: Easy
Toxicity: Non-toxic to people and pets
A small, compact fern with round, button-like fronds that release a faint lemon scent when crushed.
Medium to Bright Indirect Light – 150-200 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹
Place the plant 6 ft / 1.8m 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).
Keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy.
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 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 Range
- 50-60%
Time to Maturity
- 1-2 years
Eventual Height
1 ft / 30 cm
Eventual Spread
1 ft / 30 cm
N. cordifolia ‘Little Fluffy Ruffles’
Compact and bushy with highly ruffled fronds.
N. cordifolia ‘Macho Fern’
Upright and larger than the standard lemon button fern, reaching up to 24 in / 60 cm in height.
N. cordifolia ‘Trifida’
Features wider, lobed fronds compared to the standard Lemon Button Fern.
Leopard Plant
Farfugium japonicum
Family: Asteraceae
Care Level: Easy to Intermediate
Toxicity: Toxic to people and pets
A slow-growing, evergreen perennial with large, rounded, glossy leaves that have a leopard-like pattern of dark green spots. It produces small, yellow flowers in the 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).
Keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy.
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 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 Range
- 50-60%
Time to Maturity
- 2-5 years
Eventual Height
12-18 in / 30-45 cm
Eventual Spread
12-18 in / 30-45 cm
F. japonicum ‘Aureomaculatum’
Compact and bushy with highly ruffled fronds.
F. japonicum ‘Argenteum’
This cultivar has attractive white markings on green leaves.
F. japonicum ‘Variegatum’
This unique cultivar has wavy, lettuce-like leaves in various shades of green, sometimes without spots.
Lipstick Plant
Aeschynanthus pulcher
Family: Gesneriaceae
Care Level: Easy to Intermediate
Toxicity: Non-toxic to people and pets
An evergreen perennial with glossy, green foliage and vibrant red, tubular flowers resembling lipstick tubes.
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).
Keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy.
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 gesneriads.
DIY Recipe
- 2 parts Coir, 1 part Pumice, 1 part Vermiculite.
- Apply an organic fertilizer formulated for gesneriads every 2-4 weeks, from March to October.
Ideal Temperature Range
- 65-75 °F / 18-24 °C
Ideal Humidity Range
- 50-60%
Time to Maturity
- 2-3 years
Eventual Height
2-3 ft / 60-90 cm
Eventual Spread
1-2 ft / 30-60 cm
A. radicans ‘Mona Lisa’
Known for its bushy green foliage and trailing vines, this cultivar can grow up to 2 ft / 60 cm and has oval-shaped leaves. It produces red and orange flowers that resemble lipstick tubes.
A. radicans ‘Twister’
This cultivar has dark green, pointed, and twirled leaves and produces red flowers during spring.
A. radicans ‘Variegata’
Features variegated leaves with streaks of white or yellow. It has the same care requirements as the standard variety.
A. radicans ‘Rasta’
Notable for its curly, twisted leaves and bright red flowers. It’s a popular choice for its unique foliage texture.
Lucky Bamboo
Dracaena sanderiana
Family: Asparagaceae
Care Level: Easy
Toxicity: Non-toxic to people and pets
A small, upright plant with glossy green stalks and narrow leaves. It’s often grown in water but can also thrive in well-draining soil.
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).
Keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy.
Water culture: Change water every 2-4 weeks with 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 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
- 65-80 °F / 18-27 °C
Ideal Humidity Range
- 40-50%
Time to Maturity
- 2-3 years
Eventual Height
1-2 ft / 30-60 cm
Eventual Spread
6-12 in / 15-30 cm
Dracaena sanderiana ‘Janet Craig’
- Stalks with natural curls or bends.
Note: Lucky Bamboo plants with colored stalks (e.g., yellow, pink) are achieved through artificial dyes and not natural variations.