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baby rubber plant

Peperomia clusiifolia

An upright, evergreen, succulent perennial to about 30cm, usually grown as an indoor plant. The rounded leaves are glossy dark green with a fine, dark red edge. Very narrow, greenish-white flower spikes appear in spring and summer

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Variegated Baby Rubber Plant

Peperomia obtusifolia variegata

A compact, evergreen houseplant with thick, fleshy, obovate leaves variegated in green and cream, usually with pale creamy margins. The succulent stems grow upright to slightly spreading, creating a rounded, bushy profile. Mature plants may produce thin, pale green or cream flower spikes in spring and summer. Its neat size and boldly variegated foliage make it an excellent tabletop or windowsill plant.

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Peperomia polybotrya

A compact evergreen perennial to 20cm tall, with thick, glossy, droplet-shaped, dark green leaves. Makes a good houseplant for a bright spot

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Peperomia polybotrya 'Raindrop'

Raindrop' is a bushy perennial to 30cm tall, with heart-shaped, glossy green, succulent leaves and slender spikes of greenish white flowers

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string of turtles

Peperomia prostrata

A compact, trailing, evergreen perennial with red stems bearing circular leaves to 1.5cm across. The leaves are dark green with lighter markings along the veins. From spring to summer it produces upright, slender, tail-like spikes of tiny brown flowers

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Parallel Peperomia

Peperomia puteolata

Peperomia puteolata, commonly known as Parallel Peperomia, is a compact, evergreen perennial with thick, fleshy, elliptic leaves marked by distinctive parallel veins. The leaves are dark green with a subtle red-brown margin, and the stems are reddish, giving the plant a neat, upright to clump-forming habit. It typically reaches 20-30 cm in height and spread, making it an excellent choice for small indoor spaces or terrariums. Its ornamental value lies in the unique leaf venation and low-maintenance nature.

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Peperomia rotundifolia

A creeping, semi-succulent perennial to 3cm tall, with slender, fleshy stems, usually covered with minute fine hairs, and rounded, bright green leaves to 1cm across. Short spikes of yellowish flowers are produced throughout the year

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Watermelon Peperomia

Peperomia sandersii

Peperomia sandersii, commonly known as Watermelon Peperomia, is a compact evergreen perennial with thick, fleshy leaves that display striking silver-green stripes resembling watermelon rind. The leaves are rounded, heart-shaped, and held on red-tinted stems. It produces tiny, unremarkable greenish-white flower spikes (spadices) on thin stalks. This slow-growing plant forms a neat clump and is prized for its distinctive foliage pattern, making it a popular choice for indoor decoration.

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Cupid peperomia

Peperomia scandens

A trailing evergreen perennial with heart-shaped, pale green leaves to 7cm long. From spring to autumn it produces tiny green flowers on erect, tail-like spikes

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Four-leaf Peperomia

Peperomia tetraphylla

A small, compact evergreen perennial with fleshy, rounded leaves borne in whorls of four. The leaves are dark green, glossy, and slightly succulent, forming a dense mound. Tiny, inconspicuous flower spikes may appear in summer. Its primary ornamental value lies in the attractive foliage and tidy growth habit.

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Peperomia verticillata

An erect, fleshy perennial to 50cm tall, with rounded leaves, grey-green above, red beneath. These are borne along the stems in whorls of five

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Petunia

Petunia atkinsiana

Petunia atkinsiana is a frost-tender, bushy or spreading perennial usually grown as an annual. It has soft, hairy leaves and abundant trumpet-shaped flowers in a wide range of colours, including white, pink, red, purple and bicolours. The blooms appear continuously from early summer to autumn, making it a classic bedding and container plant.

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Algerian bean

Phaseolus vulgaris

The wild common bean from which a vast number of edible beans have been bred, including all the 'French' beans. They are annual, twining climbers with green tri-foliate leaves, though many selected varieties are dwarf. The flowers are mostly purple, but can also be white or pink. They develop into long slender pods of green, yellow, purple or almost black, and contain seeds - also called beans - which are usually white, but can be patterned or plain in brown, orange, black, red or pink.

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common mock orange

Philadelphus coronarius

A large, upright, deciduous shrub with mid-green foliage and clusters of heavily scented, bowl-shaped, cream-white flowers appearing in early summer

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Ring of Fire Philodendron

Philodendron 'Ring of Fire'

Philodendron 'Ring of Fire' is a striking houseplant with elongated, wavy-edged leaves. New foliage emerges in brilliant orange-red tones, maturing to dark green with irregular yellow to creamy white variegation. This compact, self-heading cultivar forms a dense rosette of leaves, making it an excellent choice for tabletops or shelves. Its vibrant coloration and easy-care nature make it a popular ornamental.

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Billietiae Philodendron

Philodendron billietiae

Philodendron billietiae is an evergreen tropical hemiepiphytic climber with elongated, bright green, arrow-shaped leaves on striking orange-red petioles. The leaf blades show pale green veins and have a slightly glossy, leathery texture. Young plants grow upright before beginning to climb, using aerial roots to attach to a support. It is grown mainly as a bold architectural foliage houseplant.

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Burle Marx Philodendron

Philodendron burle-marxii

Philodendron burle-marxii is an evergreen climbing aroid grown for its glossy, narrowly heart-shaped leaves. The foliage is bright green, with new growth often flushed reddish before maturing. It produces aerial roots along the stems and can climb a moss pole or trail from a hanging container. Greenish-white spathe flowers may appear on mature plants, but they are inconspicuous compared with the foliage. It brings a lush tropical texture to indoor displays.

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Elegant Philodendron

Philodendron elegans

Philodendron elegans is a climbing or trailing aroid with slender stems and attractive, heart-shaped to arrow-shaped leaves. The foliage is glossy, deep green, and often exhibits a subtle velvety texture. Mature plants may produce small, insignificant spathes typical of the genus. Its compact growth habit and ornamental leaves make it a popular choice for indoor greenery or terrariums.

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Variegated Philodendron Birkin

Philodendron erubescens 'Birkin'

Philodendron erubescens 'Birkin' is a compact, slow-growing cultivar with striking heart-shaped leaves. The deep green foliage is boldly striped and splashed with creamy white or pale yellow variegation, often with irregular patterns. It has a semi-upright to climbing habit, with stems that can be trained on a moss pole or left to cascade. This plant is prized for its unique, dramatic foliage and is a popular choice for indoor collections.

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Pink Princess Philodendron

Philodendron erubescens Pink Princess

Philodendron erubescens 'Pink Princess' is a tropical evergreen climber with slender stems and large, heart-shaped to oval leaves. The deep green to near-black leaf blades are irregularly splashed with bright pink, making each leaf unique. As it climbs, aerial roots form at the nodes and help it attach to a moss pole or support. It is grown mainly for its striking pink-marbled foliage; the arum-like flowers are insignificant and rarely appear indoors.

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Philodendron Prince of Orange

Philodendron erubescens Prince of Orange

Philodendron erubescens 'Prince of Orange' is a compact, self-heading tropical aroid with striking new foliage that unfurls in shades of bright orange and coppery salmon before maturing to deep green. Large, glossy, heart-shaped leaves form a tidy rosette on short stems, giving a full and bushy appearance. The strong colour contrast between new and mature leaves makes it a popular indoor foliage plant. It is valued mainly for its ever-changing leaves; flowers are inconspicuous and rarely appear indoors.

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Philodendron hederaceum 'Green Emerald'

A vigorous, tropical climber with glossy, heart-shaped, bright green leaves to 30cm long, held on long leaf stalks. Dark red, arum-type flowers may sometimes be produced on mature plants in summer

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Variegated heartleaf philodendron

Philodendron hederaceum variegata

Philodendron hederaceum variegata is an evergreen tropical climber with slender stems and heart-shaped leaves. The rich green blades are irregularly variegated with cream, pale yellow or white sectors and blotches, giving each leaf a marbled appearance. When given a moss pole or other support it climbs readily using aerial roots, while unsupported stems cascade attractively from a hanging basket. It is primarily grown as a decorative foliage houseplant.

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Imperial Green Philodendron

Philodendron imperial green

Philodendron 'Imperial Green' is an evergreen perennial grown for its large, glossy, deep green, broadly ovate leaves with prominent midribs. It forms a dense, upright clump with a self-heading habit and thick petioles, making it suitable for indoor containers. Indoors it can reach about 1-1.5 m, providing year-round tropical foliage interest. It rarely flowers indoors; its main ornamental value is its bold foliage.

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