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Filter through our complete encyclopedia of houseplants, flowering ornamentals, edible herbs, and exotic succulents.

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Monstera Deliciosa (Swiss Cheese Plant)
Indoor Houseplants
Toxic
Araceae

Monstera Deliciosa (Swiss Cheese Plant)

The undisputed queen of indoor jungle foliage with iconic natural leaf fenestrations.

☀️ Bright Indirect
💧 Top 2 Inches Dry
Fiddle Leaf Fig (Ficus Lyrata)
Indoor Houseplants
Toxic
Moraceae

Fiddle Leaf Fig (Ficus Lyrata)

The architectural statement plant prized for dramatic violin-shaped leathery leaves.

☀️ Bright Indirect
💧 Top 2 Inches Dry
Calathea Orbifolia (Prayer Plant)
Indoor Houseplants
Pet-Safe
Marantaceae

Calathea Orbifolia (Prayer Plant)

Stunning silver-striped circular foliage that gracefully folds upward at night in prayer.

☀️ Bright Indirect
💧 Consistently Moist
Snake Plant / Mother-in-Law's Tongue
Indoor Houseplants
Toxic
Asparagaceae

Snake Plant / Mother-in-Law's Tongue

Indestructible architectural air-purifier that thrives on neglect and cleanses indoor air.

☀️ Low Light Tolerant
💧 Dry Out Completely
Heirloom Brandywine Tomato
Edible Gardens & Herbs
Toxic
Solanaceae

Heirloom Brandywine Tomato

The legendary pink heirloom tomato renowned for deep, complex, wine-like gourmet flavor.

☀️ Direct Sunlight / Full Sun
💧 Consistently Moist
Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum)
Ornamental & Flowering
Pet-Safe
Sapindaceae

Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum)

The quintessential zen tree offering breathtaking cascading scarlet and crimson lace foliage.

☀️ Bright Indirect
💧 Top 2 Inches Dry
Genovese Sweet Basil
Edible Gardens & Herbs
Pet-Safe
Lamiaceae

Genovese Sweet Basil

The ultimate aromatic kitchen herb for homemade pesto, culinary pizzas, and companion pest deterrence.

☀️ Direct Sunlight / Full Sun
💧 Consistently Moist
Phalaenopsis Moth Orchid
Ornamental & Flowering
Pet-Safe
Orchidaceae

Phalaenopsis Moth Orchid

Exotic long-lasting moth blossoms that bloom continuously for up to three months indoors.

☀️ Bright Indirect
💧 Top 2 Inches Dry
String of Pearls (Curio Rowleyanus)
Succulents & Rare Tropicals
Toxic
Asteraceae

String of Pearls (Curio Rowleyanus)

Whimsical cascading succulent featuring succulent green pearls that spill over hanging baskets.

☀️ Bright Indirect
💧 Dry Out Completely
Improved Meyer Lemon Citrus Tree
Edible Gardens & Herbs
Toxic
Rutaceae

Improved Meyer Lemon Citrus Tree

Sweet, juicy culinary citrus with heavenly scented white blossoms that thrives in patio containers.

☀️ Direct Sunlight / Full Sun
💧 Top 2 Inches Dry
African Spear Plant (Sansevieria Cylindrica)
Indoor Houseplants
Toxic
Asparagaceae

African Spear Plant (Sansevieria Cylindrica)

Iconic architectural spear-shaped succulent with smooth, rigid cylindrical leaves that thrive on minimal water.

☀️ Bright Indirect
💧 Dry Out Completely
Water Jasmine (Suamei)
Ornamental & Flowering🌿@theodisius
Toxic
Apocynaceae

Water Jasmine (Suamei)

Fragrant sacred Buddhist bloom revered for delicate pendulous white star flowers.

☀️ Bright Indirect
💧 Consistently Moist
🌿Added by @theodisius
🌿 Botanical Scout
Yucca (Adam's Needle)
Indoor Houseplants🌿@theodisius
Toxic
Asparagaceae

Yucca (Adam's Needle)

Architectural desert succulent featuring striking rosettes of sword-like evergreen foliage.

☀️ Direct Sunlight / Full Sun
💧 Dry Out Completely
🌿Added by @theodisius
🌿 Botanical Scout
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