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Alocasia ‘Black Velvet’

Alocasia reginula

This miniature alocasia has outstanding foliage with heart-shaped, dark green to black leaves with a … Continued

‘Portora’ elephant ear

Alocasia 'Portora'

This is the easiest Alocasia to grow! Giant green leaves are held upright with scalloped, … Continued

‘Purple Cloak’ upright elephant ear

Alocasia princeps 'Purple Cloak'

This rare Alocaisa from Malaysia has V-shaped leaves with a high glossy dark green-blue-silver top … Continued

Amaryllis

Amaryllis belladonna

These South African bulbs are a staple of holiday decor, producing gigantic showy blooms in … Continued

asparagus fern

Asparagus sprengeri

Light, ferny green foliage is the prefect green filler for flowering annuals and thickly textured … Continued

lace fern

Asparagus plumosus

Also called lace fern, climbing asparagus, or ferny asparagus. Despite its common name, the plant is not a … Continued

Bay laurel

Laurus nobilis

An aromatic evergreen tree or large shrub with shiny green foliage, this Mediterranean native is used as bay leaf for seasoning in … Continued

angel wing begonia

Begonia coccinea

Angel wing begonias prefer bright, indirect light year-round. When wintering indoors, water when the soil dries … Continued

‘Art Hodes’ begonia

Begonia 'Art Hodes'

Large, bold textured leaves with velvety red cast and white flowers. An unusual and very … Continued

Gryphon begonia

Begonia boliviensis

A Rex begonia with large, silvery black foliage speckled and veined with silver, this succulent … Continued

Boston fern

Nephrolepis exaltata 'Bostoniensis'

The classic tropical houseplant, Boston ferns love humidity and do best in indirect light. They … Continued

‘Red Double’ bougainvillea

Bougainvillea 'Red Double'

These full sun vining plants and are native to Mexico and produce loads of blooms … Continued

browsing: tropicals

Tropical plants naturally flourish in a hot and humid region of the Earth surrounding the equator. Fortunately for us Midwesterners, they grow great in pots indoors during winter and on porches and patios through the summer months.

We offer a variety of ceramic pots perfectly suited to showcase your succulent and cactus plants. Pick up specially formulated potting mix and fertilizer to ensure healthy plants.