The impressive Alocasia micholitziana ‘frydek’ is a highly unique species of plant in an already diverse, quirky genus of tropical plants! The Alocasia frydek (a much easier name to pronounce than its full scientific name!) is an absolutely elegant plant thanks to its velvety (yes, it feels like velvet) deep, forest green leaves. It is distinctive. It is eye-catching. Like all Alocasia, the Alocasia frydek can be a…
The Hoya australis ‘Lisa’ is a fairly young cultivar with a very distinctive color pattern and palette that reminds me of a juicy summer watermelon! While…
The Alocasia genus is really one of my favorites. Plants in this genus come in a variety of sizes and colors and are known for their…
The Watermelon dischidia, also known by its scientific name of Dischidia ovata, is a charming vining plant with the most adorable egg-shaped leaves. With faint, light…
Ficus Elastica ‘Ruby’ Care: Light, Soil, Watering & More
March 26, 2023The Ficus elastica ‘Ruby’ is a charming tropical plant with sizable, shiny leaves with trichromatic variegation. I adore the unique bronzed green mixed with bright splashes…
The String of Bananas plant, also known by its scientific name Senecio radicans, is a fast growing, even easier-to-care-for relative of the String of Pearls. The…
The String of Hearts, also known as Ceropegia woodii, is a semi-succulent plant that has really skyrocketed in popularity! A perfectly cascading plant, String of Hearts…
Considered lucky in Chinese culture, the Aglaonema ‘Siam Aurora’, commonly referred to as the Red Aglaonema, is a wonderfully decorative plant that will add a splash…
The Emerald Ripple Peperomia is a variety of the stunning Peperomia caperata, which is a tropical plant that has adapted extremely well to household environments. Like…
Dracaena ‘Janet Craig’, also known by its scientific name, Dracaena deremensis or compacta, is a tough, compact tropical plant that makes for a great indoor houseplant.…
Blue Chalksticks, or Senecio mandraliscae, is a type of succulent known and loved for its unique shape and coloring. Washed with a frosty blue, this plant…
Alocasia Regal Shield: Care, Light, Water, Soil & More
January 15, 2023Alocasia ‘Regal Shield’ is a tropical perennial evergreen with large, broad leaves that give them their nickname, ‘Elephant Ears’. Their beautiful deep green leaves have a…













