PLANT ENCYCLOPEDIA

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golden pothos

Epipremnum aureum

An evergreen self-clinging climber to 4m or more, with glossy bright green ovate leaves spotted and streaked with cream or yellow; green flowering spathes appear only rarely in cultivation

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Swiss cheese plant

Monstera deliciosa

M. deliciosa is an evergreen shrub to 5m or more, climbing by aerial roots, with heart-shaped, pinnatisect and often perforated, glossy deep green leaves to 90cm; flower spathes 30cm, white, followed by cone-like cream fruit

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Snake Plant

Dracaena trifasciata

Dracaena trifasciata, commonly known as snake plant, is a clump-forming succulent with stiff, upright, sword-shaped leaves that are dark green with light gray-green horizontal bands and yellow margins. Mature plants may produce tall spikes of fragrant, greenish-white flowers in summer. Its architectural form and striking variegation make it a popular ornamental for both modern and traditional interiors.

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ribbon plant

Chlorophytum comosum

A clump-forming evergreen perennial with mid green linear-lance shaped leaves. Racemes of tiny white flowers are borne on long stems, with plantlets forming along the branching flower stems

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peace lily

Spathiphyllum wallisii

S. wallisii is an evergreen perennial with erect, lance-shaped, glossy dark green leaves, and ovate white flowering spathes to 15cm in length, each with a slender cream spadix within

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East Indian butterfly plant

Phalaenopsis amabilis

An upright orchid with between 3 and 5 broadly oval, fleshy leaves which grow to 50cm long. Numerous, scented, long-lasting white flowers, up to 10cm across, with a white and yellow lip and red throat are borne from autumn to early spring on branched racemes up to 1m tall

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jade plant

Crassula ovata

A bushy succulent evergreen sub-shrub growing slowly to 2m, with rounded fleshy dark green leaves often edged with red, and flat clusters of small starry white or light pink flowers in late summer

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Chinese Evergreen

Aglaonema commutatum

Aglaonema commutatum is a clump-forming evergreen perennial with elliptic to lance-shaped leaves, often variegated with silvery-grey markings. It produces small, inconspicuous flowers similar to arum lilies. The plant typically grows 0.3–0.6 m tall and wide, making it ideal as a compact houseplant. Its main ornamental value lies in its attractive foliage.

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fern arum

Zamioculcas zamiifolia

an evergreen, rhizomatous perennial. The smooth, shiny leaves, 40-60cm long, arise directly from the ground, and have six to eight pairs of leaflets. One or two green and white, arum-like flowers may appear among the leaf bases in summer, followed by white berries

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common winter cactus

Schlumbergera truncata

A cactus with erect stems that then become pendent-forming as a bushy, trailing plant with flattened and toothed, oblong stem segments. Flowers produced at the stem tips in autumn and winter are usually in shades of purple, pink or red

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Caladium

Caladium bicolor

Caladium bicolor is a tuberous perennial grown for its striking, heart-shaped leaves that display a vibrant mix of green, white, pink, red, and burgundy. The foliage is papery thin with prominent veins, arising directly from the underground tuber to form a dense, clump-like habit. It rarely flowers indoors, but when it does, the inflorescence is a small, inconspicuous spadix surrounded by a white spathe. Its main ornamental value lies in the dazzling leaf patterns, making it a popular choice for adding tropical color to shaded spots.

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Dumb Cane

Dieffenbachia seguine

Dieffenbachia seguine is a popular houseplant known for its large, ovate leaves that are dark green with cream or white variegation. It has a thick, cane-like stem that supports the foliage, and under ideal conditions it may produce a small, inconspicuous flower spathe. This upright, evergreen perennial can reach 1-2 meters indoors, adding a tropical feel to any room. The striking leaf patterns make it a standout choice for interior decoration.

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Belgian evergreen

Dracaena sanderiana

A slender, erect shrub with cane-like stems and glossy green leaves with longitudinal white stripes. Makes an easy houseplant

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arrowhead vine

Syngonium podophyllum

S. podophyllum is an evergreen climber, to 2m tall, compact when young with large arrow-shaped leaves veined and suffused with silvery-white; adult leaves are divided into 5-11 finger-like leaflets. Arum-like flowerheads with cream spathes may be seen in summer

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French peanut

Pachira aquatica

A large, evergreen tree grown as a houseplant, often with several plants plaited together. Stems are bright green at first, becoming grey-brown; the large, glossy, dark green leaves have five or more lance-shaped leaflets. Can reach 20m in its tropical home, but unlikely to exceed 1.5m in a pot. Mature trees produce spectacular flowers with five, 30cm-long, cream petals and 200 or more gold and crimson stamens, followed by large fruit containing up to 25 nuts

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flamingo flower

Anthurium andraeanum

An evergreen perennial with ovate to arrow-shaped, dark green leaves to 30cm in length, and ovate or heart-shaped, bright red spathes with a light yellow spadix, appearing throughout the year

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flaming Katy

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana

K. blossfeldiana is a bushy evergreen succulent perennial to 40cm, with fleshy, ovate leaves, and terminal panicles of tubular red flowers spreading lobes in early spring

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corn plant

Dracaena fragrans

An upright, evergreen, tropical shrub with cane-like stems and glossy, strap-shaped leaves to 40cm long. Its slender habit and tolerance of a range of conditions make it a popular houseplant

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Ten Commandments

Maranta leuconeura

Known as the prayer plant, as it folds its leaves at night. It is a variable, rhizomatous, clump-forming perennial. It has elliptic to ovate shaped, dark green leaves with silver lines from the midrib to the margin, and deep purple or grey-green undersides. Small, insignificant tubular white flowers appear in summer.

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crystal anthurium

Anthurium crystallinum

An epiphytic perennial with broadly elliptic or ovate, dark velvety-green leaves to 45cm in length, with white main veins. Flowering spathes to 8cm in length, narrow, green, with yellow spadix, borne intermittently all year round

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rubber plant

Ficus elastica

Large, tropical evergreen tree, often grown as a houseplant. Large, broadly oval-shaped, glossy dark green leaves, occasionally red-flushed, with bronze-coloured undersides are 30-45cm long. Yellow figs are produced in clusters on mature trees in hot climates

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Aloe vera

Aloe barbadensis

Aloe barbadensis is a stemless succulent with thick, fleshy, lance-shaped leaves arranged in a rosette. The leaves are grey-green with white spots and have toothed margins. Mature plants produce tall racemes of tubular yellow flowers in summer. Its architectural form and medicinal gel make it a highly valued ornamental and practical houseplant.

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Barbados aloe

Aloe vera

An evergreen perennial to 0.6m, forming rosettes of fleshy, narrow, dull green leaves with spiny margins, with long racemes of tubular greenish-yellow flowers 3cm in length in racemes to 90cm in length

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Lemon

Citrus limon

An evergreen small tree or shrub with spiny stems, ovate to elliptic leaves, and strongly fragrant white flowers tinged with purple. The oval yellow fruit is juicy and acidic, maturing in autumn. It has a rounded, open canopy and glossy dark green foliage, offering year-round ornamental appeal.

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