Sego Palms are living fossils dating back to the time of dinosaurs. The grace of its foliage—often used dramatically in floral arrangements—betrays its wirey toughness. Compact at first, then as plants mature in ten or so years, they may develop a trunk that can be several feet tall, and with fronds six feet across. Female plants eventually have a “nest” in the middle, where seeds form. Male plants send up flower stalks a few inches in diameter and three or more feet tall. These babies come from buds that form on the trunks of mature plants, but plants also are geminated from the seeds. NOTE: Sego seeds are toxic to animals. While they are not prone to fall or spread easily, it is good to keep an eye out. Segos make beautiful accent plants, and do well in pots--needing very little space.
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Sego Palms are living fossils dating back to the time of dinosaurs. The grace of its foliage—often used dramatically in ... more

These are from 3 - 5 lb. bulbs. [Dormant for now; good time to plant.]Sego Palms are living fossils dating back to the time of dinosaurs. The grace of its foliage—often used dramatically in floral arrangements—betrays its wirey toughness. Compact at first, then as plants mature in ten or so years, they may develop a trunk that can be several feet tall, and with fronds six feet across. Female plants eventually have a “nest” in the middle, where seeds form. Male plants send up flower stalks a few inches in diameter and three or more feet tall. These babies come from buds that form on the trunks of mature plants, but plants also are geminated from the seeds. NOTE: Sego seeds are toxic to animals. While they are not prone to fall or spread easily, it is good to keep an eye out. Segos make beautiful accent plants, and do well in pots—needing very little space.
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These are from 3 - 5 lb. bulbs. [Dormant for now; good time to plant.]Sego Palms are living fossils dating ... more

Most FUN houseplant has babies--with roots--that form on long shoots that cascade. Baby spiders, or “airplanes” can easily be rooted. Chlorophytum comosum.
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Most FUN houseplant has babies--with roots--that form on long shoots that cascade. Baby spiders, or “airplanes” can easily be rooted. ... more

Most FUN houseplant has babies--with roots--that form on long shoots that cascade. Baby spiders, or “airplanes” can easily be rooted. [Chlorophytum comosum]
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Most FUN houseplant has babies--with roots--that form on long shoots that cascade. Baby spiders, or “airplanes” can easily be rooted. ... more

Most FUN houseplant has babies--with roots--that form on long shoots that cascade. Baby spiders, or “airplanes” can easily be rooted. [Chlorophytum comosum]
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Most FUN houseplant has babies--with roots--that form on long shoots that cascade. Baby spiders, or “airplanes” can easily be rooted. ... more

Beloved Spider plant in solid green, and established in a tiny pot. But it won't stay small! Spidys have humongous roots, so be ready to repot as it grows--up to a 12" or 14" basket or pot.
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Beloved Spider plant in solid green, and established in a tiny pot. But it won't stay small! Spidys have humongous ... more

Beloved Spider plant with a green racing stripe, and established in a tiny pot. But it won't stay small! Spidys have humongous roots, so be ready to repot as it grows--up to a 12" or 14" basket or pot.
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Beloved Spider plant with a green racing stripe, and established in a tiny pot. But it won't stay small! Spidys ... more

Golden splash of color in your sunny garden, container, or rock garden. This succulent is winter hardy! Occasional bracts of flowers express its happiness! [Sedum sp.]
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Golden splash of color in your sunny garden, container, or rock garden. This succulent is winter hardy! Occasional bracts of ... more

Delightful plant for pot or sheltered garden, and sporting vivid vein patterns on the leaves. Slender runners bring new plantlets that will root if they are in contact with soil. Flowers may appear on upright spikes, and resemble their relatives: true strawberries. Appreciates good drainage. [Saxifraga stolonifera]
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Delightful plant for pot or sheltered garden, and sporting vivid vein patterns on the leaves. Slender runners bring new plantlets ... more

Swiss Cheese is a popular plant characterized by natural holes in the leaves. It is easy to care for, but especially loves humidity and bright, indirect light. They are runners and climbers, making them ideal for baskets and poles. There are two forms--with wide and narrow leaves. This is the narrow form. [Monstera adansonii]
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Swiss Cheese is a popular plant characterized by natural holes in the leaves. It is easy to care for, but ... more

Very popular member of the Philodendron family. Tolerant of low light, and generally easy to get along with. Her ideal home would have bright, indirect light, or some morning sunlight. She could hang in a pot or basket, or pruned to stay bushy. But she would LOVE to climb a bark or moss pole! [Monstera adansonii]
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Very popular member of the Philodendron family. Tolerant of low light, and generally easy to get along with. Her ideal ... more

Arrowhead plant is a CLASSIC houseplant. Very tolerant of low light and low humidity. Related to Philodendron, these beauties can be kept bushy, or allowed to trail or climb. This variety is called “Marie.”
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Arrowhead plant is a CLASSIC houseplant. Very tolerant of low light and low humidity. Related to Philodendron, these beauties can ... more

Delicate and whimsical. Trailing vine is good in a basket as well as a pot. Bright shade, inside or out. Keep moist, but drained. This plant has survived freezing temps in some more protected places in my yard. A tip for vining plants: Periodically cut the longest and straggliest pieces above the rim of the pot, poke a hole in the soil, and insert pieces of the vine. These should take root, and keep the plant looking fuller. Also, cutting a plant usually encourages new growth. [Tradescantia fluminensis]
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Delicate and whimsical. Trailing vine is good in a basket as well as a pot. Bright shade, inside or out. ... more

My first houseplant a hundred years ago! Grandma saw my interest, and broke a piece off for me. I was horrified! "Jus' put it in water," she said. It will trail over the side. Great in mixed pots, baskets, or solo. Bright shade, inside or out. Keep moist, but drained. A tip for vining plants: Periodically cut the longest and straggliest pieces above the rim of the pot, poke a hole in the soil, and insert pieces of the vine. These should take root, and keep the plant looking fuller. Also, cutting a plant usually encourages new growth. [Tradescantia zebrina]
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My first houseplant a hundred years ago! Grandma saw my interest, and broke a piece off for me. I was ... more

Raven ZZ. Zamioculcas zamiifolia. New* and trendy, the ZZ Plant has become wildly popular. Its robust “dinosaur-fern” look extends below the soil, where rhizomous roots stockpile water, making it fairly drought-resistant. And the Raven form of ZZ is even cooler! ZZ are generally slow growers, like bright in-direct light, and need good drainage. They can be rooted from any stem or even a leaf. *Zamioculcas was discovered and adapted into horticulture around 2015.
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Raven ZZ. Zamioculcas zamiifolia. New* and trendy, the ZZ Plant has become wildly popular. Its robust “dinosaur-fern” look extends below ... more