MOTHER PLANTS USED FOR PROPAGATING

A truly spectacular sight to see one of these growing up a tree. It is an easy to grow, reasonably cold tolerant variety. Stems and new leaves come out red and darken to a deep green, and every now and again, a bright red mature leaf lights up the plant. This will add a fantastic rainforest feel to your garden.

Known as the silver leaf Philodendron, it is a unique tropical plant with heart shaped leaves. The broad leaves have prominent silver patches that give it the common name. Makes a great climber, thriving with a totem, or can be used as a hanging basket. Makes an ideal indoor plant in bright, indirect light, or is equally at home in a shade house – needs protection from cold weather.

A colourful variety with leaves that vary from green through to solid yellow or green with yellow stripes. A spectacular climbing variety easily trained to a shrub by gentle trimming back once or twice a year. An easy to care for plant, both in and outdoor.

One of the most sought after, but virtually impossible to source varieties for the high-end landscape industry. A large self-heading Philodendron which was very popular in the 1970’s but nearly faded out of existence after the introduction of the common Selloum variety. An incredibly tough variety, both indoors and out, this will be the pride of your tropical garden. The large, exposed trunk holds huge leaves that give a lush tropical feeling all year round.

A cross between Philo Gloriosum and Melanochrysum, this variety likes to climb, exhibiting the Melanochrysum habit. Has a semi-velvety large leaf with wide veins. It has strong aerial roots that it uses to grab onto the nearest tree and head upwards. A very spectacular, but easy to care for variety that won’t disappoint.

A creeper or terrestrial that grows along the ground – not climbing. The plant has a strong upright habit, with large velvety leaves giving a truly tropical feel. It is a hardy variety, with distinct pink veins on new leaves and is a low maintenance, easy to care for variety. A great starter plant for those beginning their aroid adventure.

Philodendron Grazielae

A very easy to grow, sturdy plant that really shows off its unique rounded leaves which come down to a point. Multi planted in a classy indoor pot with a central totem for them to grow onto which will end up in a spectacular indoor specimen, or it is equally happy in a lightly shaded area outside at the base of a tree or a wall.

Philodendron Hederaceum Green

A fast growing, cascading plant that makes a gorgeous hanging basket. Very undemanding, it will become a good size plant in a quick time period. Managing low to higher light situations, it can be grown virtually anywhere in the house, patio or garden.

Regular light trimming will add to its thickness!!

One of the most elegant indoor plants you will ever purchase. The leaves on this velvety, climbing philodendron can reach one metre! Sometimes called the “black gold” Philodendron because of the rich, dark green with golden colour high lights of the leaves when first opening. As they mature, the leaves become a deep olive green colour, highlighted white leaf margins. Truly a spectacular addition to any collection, thriving when given a large totem to grow up, the leaves getting larger as it grows higher.

A cross between Philodendrons’ Sodiroi and Verrucosum – this is a showstopper! Wanting to head up due to the Verrucosum habit, it exhibits large leaves that have extensive veining, getting up to one metre in size, hence the name Majestic! Likes a warm, humid setting, being a relatively quick, easy to grow variety. This variety needs to be in every Philodendron collector’s arsenal.

Philodendron Pink Princess

One of the most sought after indoor plants on the market. The intriguing thing with this plant is its ability to keep changing!! It can vary from quite dark foliage to a spectacular specimen with bright pink, half moon leaves & everything in between. Changes in light & temperature have an effect on its colour, so shift around to find the ultimate spot

This is a miniature mutation of Philodendron Sodiroi that was bred in 2015, and growing only smaller leaves, makes it an ideal terrarium variety. Being a climber, it will enjoy a totem and likes higher humidity.

A climbing aroid, native to French Guiana. The dark green, heart shaped leaves have a particularly silver sheen giving a somewhat sparkling look. They love to climb, and thrive in both indoor and shaded outdoor positions, enjoying good, indirect light.

A stunning cross between Melanochrysum and Verrucosum varieties, which gives this climbing beauty the best qualities of both the magnificent parents. Its unique amongst Philodendrons due to its large, spear shaped heavily veined velvet leaves, with each growing up to 60cm long and 30cm wide.  An absolute prize amongst aroid collectors, being one of the most stunning of all.

Philodendron Squamiferum

A beautiful but underrated variety that is grown for its amazing red furry stems. They are a standout feature of this plant, making it easy to identify. This is one of the toughest, easy to grow Philodendron you will ever find, and it is equally happy as an indoor, in a sheltered garden space, or a central table decoration.

Philodendron Tenue

This is a very classy, well sought after variety that exudes a "take me home" attitude. Very upright in growth, being a clumping type variety, the new foliage comes out with a light bronze colouring, contrasting nicely with the light green mature foliage.

One of the most stylish, sought after climbing Philodendrons due to its deep green leaves with gold-maroon markings. The large velvet, heart shaped leaves put on a stunning show, thriving in an indoor position, or equally as happy in your greenhouse. Throwing out aerial roots, it loves climbing on totems or trees and is the epitome of tropical foliage.

This is one of the shingling, or climbing style plants that can be used to great effect. This one needs a totem, a wall or a tree to grow on to really highlight the beautiful foliage that increases dramatically in size as it matures

A creeping, semi climbing variety that produces roots along the entire length of the stem in the right conditions, and it loves to take root as it meanders along.

 It is a tough variety, with thick strong leaves that can have a pronounced veining affect, adding to its appeal. Multi planted in a larger bowl, it can make an outstanding table specimen

This is another form that can either creep along the ground  or is equally as happy on a totem or in a hanging basket.

Having thick strong leaves with varying amounts of variegation, ranging from very light white to full, half moon leaves, this plant has aerial roots which make it ideal as either a ground cover or as a table specimen in a larger pot with a good sized central totem.

Aristolochia Veraguensis Syn. Leuconeura

A native of South America, this is a stunning climber with red flowers that can handle surprisingly cold conditions. Grown primarily for its amazing foliage of deep green leaves which are heavily veined with bold white markings, this can make a lovely indoor specimen, given a nice tall support pole.

Aspidstra Eliator Variegata

The toughest of all indoor plants, aptly called the "Cast Iron" plant for its incredible ability to survive in almost any condition. There is a straight green form as well as the variegated one, and planted in a bowl or a taller tub to accentuate the very upright growth habit, this will make a classy statement in any home or patio.

Cissus Discolor

Known as the climbing Rex Begonia vine, this one has red tendrils & will grow very fast in a warm climate, being native to the tropical rainforest jungles of Java.It has large, beautiful coloured leaves with shades & tones of green, silver & purple all blended together. Gorgeous in a pot with a tall support or as a hanging basket.

Dischidia Ruscifolia

A plant that is somewhere between a hoya & a succulent, it is an epiphyte endemic to the Philippines.The stiff, slender green shoots can grow to a metre long. Commonly known as Million Hearts due to the masses of small, heart shaped leaves, it make a very tough creeping plant or is ideal in a basket where it can hang down displaying its small white flowers.

Discorea Discolor

Native to Ecuador, this is a twining ornamental tropical vine that is grown for its colourful variegated foliage. It develops tubers, and has large deep green leaves that are veined with silver & randomly mottled with maroon & black with the undersides being a rich pinkish purple. Can go semi dormant in the winter months, then again exploding to life in the spring.

Epipremnum N-Joy

A beautiful vining houseplant noted for its green to white coloured variegation. A very easy, undemanding plant that just requires some natural light to thrive, or even in an office or bathroom situation, low light levels will suffice. Makes a beautiful basket plant, the colourful foliage cascading down for a wonderful display.

Rhaphidophora Cryptantha

Another spectacular shingling plant that just wants a pole or wall to grown on. Beautifully marked leaves, being green with white or silver veining, the leaves increase in size dramatically as the plant attaches itself to a support and heads upwards

Scindapsus Exotica Silver Pothos

An incredibly tough, resilient indoor plant, equally at home in a pot or a hanging basket. Large thick strong leaves with beautiful markings make this a highly desirable, and durable indoor specimen

Scindapsus Silver Lady

Another member of the "tough, indoor club" Silver Lady loves to climb on a trellis or support.

Having slightly smaller leaves than Exotica Silver Pothos, it makes up for it in numbers. Multi planted in a large basket, this is a spectacular specimen.

Vanilla Bean Green

An evergreen vining orchid that can reach 3-4 metres in height. Interestingly, it is the only orchid in the world to produce edible fruit. Preferring filtered shade & bright light, it loves to grip onto a post or a tree, the foliage increasing in size once it does. A very tough, easy to grow plant that is an interesting talking point with your friends.

Vanilla Bean Variegated

The variegated leaves on this orchid make it an absolute stand out. A bit slower growing than its green counterpart, due to the variegation, this one again loves a pole or tree to venture up. No need to tie it up, as the aerial roots love to grab hold & away she goes. 

A very tough, easy to care for addition to your collection.

Philodendron Gigas

Wow!! Thats the usual reaction when people see this gentle giant growing. It has large velvety green leaves with the new foliage having coppery tones. Hailing from Panama, the leaves can get huge once on a post or a tree. This one is truly spectacular & is a must in any serious philodendron growers collection.