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Moth Orchid

Phalaenopsis

Phalaenopsis orchids, commonly known as moth orchids, have broad, fleshy, dark green leaves arranged in a rosette. The arching flower spike bears large, showy, butterfly-like blooms in a wide range of colours including white, pink, purple, and yellow. They are epiphytic perennials that typically flower for several months, making them one of the most popular indoor orchids. Their graceful, long-lasting flowers and compact growth habit provide year-round ornamental value.

horsehead philodendron

horsehead philodendron

Philodendron bipinnatifidum

P. bipinnatifidum is an evergreen shrub with long-stalked leaves to 1m in length, pinnately divided into narrow, undulate, dark green lobes. Purple and cream spathes 30cm in length appear occasionally

Philodendron Birkin

Philodendron Birkin

Philodendron erubescens Birkin

Philodendron Birkin is a compact, slow-growing cultivar with striking dark green leaves boldly striped with creamy-white to pale yellow variegation. Each leaf is unique, featuring irregular pinstripes and a glossy texture. The plant has an upright, bushy habit and rarely flowers indoors; its main ornamental value lies in the vibrant foliage.

Philodendron Brasil

Philodendron Brasil

Philodendron hederaceum Brasil

Philodendron hederaceum 'Brasil' is a popular trailing or climbing houseplant with heart-shaped leaves. Each leaf features variegated patterns of dark green and bright chartreuse or yellow. It grows vigorously, producing long stems that can be trained up a moss pole or allowed to cascade from a hanging basket. The foliage is the main ornamental feature, as it rarely flowers indoors.

Florida Green Philodendron

Florida Green Philodendron

Philodendron pedatum

Philodendron pedatum is an evergreen tropical climber with distinctive, deeply lobed oak-like leaves. The dark green, glossy blades develop more pronounced lobes as the plant matures. In its natural habitat it climbs tree trunks using aerial roots, while as a houseplant it can be trained up a moss pole or allowed to trail. It is valued for its dramatic foliage and easy-going nature.

common ninebark

common ninebark

Physocarpus opulifolius

A vigorous deciduous shrub up to 3m high, with layered, flaking bark and an upright, arching habit. Leaves are broadly ovate, toothed and divided into three lobes. Dense, rounded clusters of small white flowers tinted with pink are produced along the stems in early summer, followed by reddish-green seed pods

friendship plant

friendship plant

Pilea involucrata

A tender, trailing, evergreen perennial to 25cm tall, with heavily textured, toothed, bronze-flushed dark green leaves, sometimes with lighter margins

Moon Valley Pilea

Moon Valley Pilea

Pilea mollis

Moon Valley Pilea is a low, bushy evergreen perennial with fleshy, succulent-like stems. Its oval or heart-shaped leaves are dramatically quilted and puckered between prominent veins, with rich green surfaces and bronze or burgundy markings along the channeled veins. The plant forms a dense mound rarely exceeding 30cm tall. Small, pale-green or pinkish flowers may appear in summer, but the foliage is the primary decorative feature. It is widely cultivated as a houseplant or patio plant in warm, sheltered conditions.

Mexican Butterwort

Mexican Butterwort

Pinguicula moranensis

Pinguicula moranensis is a perennial carnivorous plant forming flat rosettes of fleshy, pale green leaves. The summer leaves are covered with sticky glandular hairs that trap small insects, while the winter rosette is compact and succulent with non-carnivorous leaves. In summer, it produces solitary pink to purple flowers with a long, slender spur on upright stalks. It is grown for its intriguing carnivorous foliage and delicate blooms, making it a popular houseplant for collectors.

silver elkhorn fern

silver elkhorn fern

Platycerium veitchii

An evergreen, epiphytic fern with thick, grey-green fronds which are covered in a thick layer of white hair which gives it a felty appearance like a stag or elk horn, which is where its common name comes from. The top of the fronds grow into long, slim fingers. The more the light levels, the more silvery the colour of the fronds. In the wild, these ferns grow on rock faces and have very good tolerance to drought. An ideal terrarium plant

Vicks plant

Plectranthus hadiensis

Plectranthus hadiensis is an evergreen, succulent subshrub with fleshy, softly hairy, grey-green leaves that are ovate to rounded and scalloped along the margins. The foliage releases a strong, camphor-like fragrance when touched or brushed. Small, pale purple to white flowers are borne in upright spikes in summer. It forms a bushy, spreading plant, making it a useful aromatic foliage subject for containers and indoor cultivation.

Cape leadwort

Plumbago auriculata

P. auriculata is an evergreen shrub to 4m or more (with support), with slender, scandent stems bearing light green, spoon-shaped leaves and terminal racemes of sky-blue, long-tubed flowers 15mm across

frangipani

Plumeria rubra

P. rubra is a deciduous shrub with few succulent branches bearing oblong leaves to 40cm long, and terminal panicles of highly fragrant, yellow-centred rose-pink flowers to 9cm across, in late summer and autumn

rose moss

Portulaca grandiflora

A spreading annual, with prostrate to ascending reddish stems and small, linear, fleshy green leaves. Single or double flowers that open in the sun are produced in summer, in bright shades of red, pink, yellow or white

wild cherry

Prunus avium

A spreading, deciduous tree with nodding clusters of pure white flowers 2.5cm wide in late spring, followed by small, shiny red-purple fruits; dark green leaves, bronze when young, turn orange and red in autumn. Many cultivated varieties of cherry have been bred from this species

peach

Prunus persica

A spreading, deciduous tree to 6m, with narrow, glossy, mid- to dark green leaves up to 15cm long. Bowl-shaped, pink or red flowers, 4cm across, are produced in spring, before the leaves, followed by spherical, downy, edible, red-blushed, yellow fruit. Many cultivated varieties of peach have been raised from this species. Whilst the fruits of the species are edible, it is more commonly used for ornamental purposes as the height would make harvesting difficult. The species is also used as rootstock for more commonly grown fruit cultivars

white oak

Quercus alba

A large, vigorous deciduous tree with a pyramidal shape when young developing into a wider tree with a more rounded crown as it matures. Bark is greyish-white and yellow-green insignificant catkins appear in spring prior to the foliage. Foliage emerges pink, changing to dark green then reddish brown in the autumn. Brown acorns appear in the autumn

pin oak

Quercus palustris

Q. palustris is a strong-growing large deciduous tree with a dense, slightly pendulous crown. Deeply lobed eaves to 15cm, with whisker-tipped teeth, turn reddish-brown or bright crimson in autumn

Majesty Palm

Ravenea rivularis

Ravenea rivularis is a slow-growing palm with a single, smooth trunk and arching, pinnate leaves that can reach up to 3 meters indoors. The leaflets are dark green and glossy, giving a lush, tropical appearance. It is prized for its elegant, fountain-like habit and is a popular choice for bright indoor spaces or conservatories.

Garden Rose

Rosa hybrida

Garden roses (Rosa hybrida) are woody deciduous shrubs with prickly stems and compound leaves composed of 5-9 leaflets. Blooms vary widely in form from single to fully double, in a vast range of colors including white, yellow, pink, red, purple, and orange. Plants typically grow in an upright, bushy habit, reaching 0.6-2.5 meters tall depending on cultivar. Their primary ornamental value lies in the showy, often fragrant flowers that appear repeatedly from late spring to autumn.

creeping saxifrage

creeping saxifrage

Saxifraga stolonifera

S. stolonifera is an herbaceous perennial, semi-evergreen under glass, to 30cm, with long, slender red stolons bearing plantlets, rounded hairy dark green leaves to 10cm across, with silvery veins above, reddish beneath; small white flowers in panicles

Golden Sedum

Sedum adolphii

Sedum adolphii is a low-growing succulent shrub with fleshy, lance-shaped leaves that are bright golden-yellow, often tipped with orange-red when exposed to full sun. It forms dense clumps of rosettes on trailing stems, reaching about 20–30 cm in height. In spring and early summer, it produces clusters of small, star-shaped white flowers. This plant is prized for its vivid foliage colour and compact, spreading habit, making it an excellent choice for containers and ground cover.

Dragon Fruit Cactus

Dragon Fruit Cactus

Selenicereus undatus

Selenicereus undatus, commonly known as dragon fruit cactus, is a sprawling, climbing cactus with thick, three-angled, jointed stems that produce aerial roots. It is renowned for its spectacular nocturnal flowers, up to 30 cm across, with white petals and numerous yellow stamens, which are often fragrant. The edible fruit, known as dragon fruit or pitaya, is an oval berry with bright red skin and overlapping green scales, containing sweet white or pink flesh dotted with tiny black seeds. This fast-growing epiphytic cactus makes an attractive ornamental for warm climates or conservatories.

String of Dolphins

String of Dolphins

Senecio peregrinus

Senecio peregrinus, commonly known as String of Dolphins, is a trailing succulent with unique leaves shaped like small dolphins. The leaves are green with purple or pinkish margins when stressed. In spring and summer it may produce small white or pale yellow composite flowers, though it is primarily grown for its whimsical foliage. The stems can reach up to 60 cm long, cascading beautifully from hanging baskets.