Huge arrow-shaped leaves, glossy green, 6 to 8 ft tall. Likes warm and humid. Tropical Houseplant can handle a variety of indoor light conditions, bright indirect is best. Fast draining soil, moderate water, some humidity.
Bright Indirect Light
Alocasia “Silver Dragon”
A. baginda “Silver Dragon”
Large heart-shaped leaves, dark silvery green with prominent black veins. Likes warm and humid. Tropical Houseplant can handle a variety of indoor light conditions, bright indirect is best. Fast draining soil, moderate water, some humidity.
Alocasia “Sinuata”
Dwarf variety. Thick dark-green rippled leaves, almost puffy. Tropical Houseplant can handle a variety of indoor light conditions, bright indirect is best. Fast draining soil, moderate water, some humidity.
Alocasia “Stingray”
Alocasia macrorrhizos “Stingray”
Large glossy green leaves with rounded leaves and a stingray-like tip. Tropical Houseplant can handle a variety of indoor light conditions, bright indirect is best. Fast draining soil, moderate water, some humidity.
Alocasia portora
Also known as Alocasia portodora
Huge ruffled arrow-shaped leaves, glossy green, will stand upright 6 to 8 ft tall. Likes warm and humid. Tropical Houseplant can handle a variety of indoor light conditions, bright indirect is best. Fast draining soil, moderate water, some humidity.
Alocasia “Kuching Mask”
Dwarf variety with stunning arrow-shaped green leaves. Tropical Houseplant can handle a variety of indoor light conditions, bright indirect is best. Fast draining soil, moderate water, some humidity.
Aphelandra squarrosa
Tropical Houseplant can handle a variety of indoor light conditions, bright indirect is best. Fast draining soil, moderate water but prefers not to sit in water.
Apoballis “Red Sword”
A. acuminatissima
A. acuminatissima “Lavallaei”
Homalomena “Purple Sword”
Large-leafed rare tropical plant. Mottled green and white leaves with light-red undersides. Tropical Houseplant can handle a variety of indoor light conditions, bright indirect is best. Fast draining soil, regular water, high humidity. Occasionally mist the leaves.
Aralia “Ming”
Polyscias fruticosa
Tropical shrub. Copious lush green leaves, will grow into a 6ft tall houseplant. Keep from pets. Water weekly, moderate sun.
Begonia burkillii
Rhizomatous begonia, prefers bright indirect light and low water. The dark splotchy leaves can handle higher humidity levels.
Begonia maculata
Upright cane begonia, prefers bright indirect light and low water. The spotted angelwing leaves can handle higher humidity levels.
Begonia maculata v. whightii
Large bat-wing leaves with white polka dots. Underside is a lovely red. Flowers white. May need support as it grows. Treat as houseplant.
Begonia rex hybrids
Rex Begonias come in a wide range of cultivated varieties, with vibrant multi-colored leaves in all sizes.
They’re a low light tropical houseplant with underground succulent rhizomes that need to be kept relatively dry. And yet the leaves need moisture – a puzzle indeed. But not too difficult to solve. Follow along.
Soil: They need a fast-draining soil that will dry out fully between waterings. A high quality houseplant mix will work – but be wary of lower quality mixes because they hold too much moisture. An orchid blend is even better. If you use a cactus or succulent blend, we recommend adding coir chips or a little bark mulch to the mix, or even some vermiculite.
Light: For the best vibrant colors, we recommend bright indirect light only. If they’re going to get some direct sun, make sure it’s no more than 1 to 2 hours of morning sun, and not too close to the window or the plant can burn.
Watering: Here’s what we’ve discovered as the key to successful rex begonias in the Bay Area with wet winters and dry summers. It all depends on the temperature in your home through the year.
Below 60° – The plant is going to go semi-dormant, so reduce watering to every 2 weeks and let some of the leaves fall off for winter.
60’s – Water once per week, letting the soil dry out completely, and don’t mist.
70s – Water weekly, and mist the leaves occasionally with a very fine spray.
80s – Water weekly, and mist the leaves 2 to 3 times per week with a very fine spray.
90° and above – Water twice weekly, mist the leaves every other day or place on rocks in a saucer filled with water to increase the ambient humidity. Don’t let the pot sit directly in the water.
Watering Note: Always let the roots dry out between watering and never let the pot sit in water.
Misting Note: When misting rex begonias always use a very fine mist and never let water droplets collect on the leaves.
If you live elsewhere your results will vary, depending on your temperatures and especially your humidity.
Billbergia “Fantasia Red”
Terrestrial bromeliad with compact base to 10″ high. Upright form. Multicolored blooms. Sharp edges with marginal teeth.
Billbergia “Hallelujah”
Terrestrial bromeliad to 1 to 2 feet tall with very strongly variegated/spotted leaves. Glossy foliage, upright form, multicolored blooms. Grows quickly if not too wet.
Billbergia “Las Manchas”
Terrestrial bromeliad with compact base to 10″ high. Upright form. Multicolored blooms. Sharp edges with marginal teeth.
Billbergia elegans
Terrestrial bromeliad to 1 to 2 feet tall with subtle variegated pastel-colored leaves. Upright form. Multicolored blooms. Sharp edges with marginal teeth.
Billbergia vittata
Epiphytic bromeliad that can be grown in potted media too. Zebra striped leaves. Upright form to 3ft tall. Sharp edges with marginal teeth. Large pendant red inflorescences with purple flowers.
Breynia nivosa
Breynia disticha
Small colorful leaves, blush red in sun. Tropical Houseplant can handle a variety of indoor light conditions, bright indirect is best. Fast draining soil, moderate (distilled) water but prefers not to sit in water. Occasionally mist the leaves.
Calathea “Beauty Star”
C. ornata “Beauty Star”
Variegated green leaves with yellow, white, silver, and red. Tropical Houseplant can handle a variety of indoor light conditions, bright indirect is best. Fast draining soil, moderate (distilled) water but prefers not to sit in water. Occasionally mist the leaves.
Calathea “Exotica”
Tropical Houseplant can handle a variety of indoor light conditions, bright indirect is best. Fast draining soil, moderate (distilled) water but prefers not to sit in water. Occasionally mist the leaves.
Calathea “Freddie”
Tropical Houseplant can handle a variety of indoor light conditions, bright indirect is best. Fast draining soil, moderate (distilled) water but prefers not to sit in water. Occasionally mist the leaves.
Calathea “Jungle Cat”
Tropical Houseplant can handle a variety of indoor light conditions, bright indirect is best. Fast draining soil, moderate (distilled) water but prefers not to sit in water. Occasionally mist the leaves.
Calathea “Leopardina”
Tropical Houseplant can handle a variety of indoor light conditions, bright indirect is best. Fast draining soil, moderate (distilled) water but prefers not to sit in water. Occasionally mist the leaves.
Calathea “Maui Queen”
Tropical Houseplant can handle a variety of indoor light conditions, bright indirect is best. Fast draining soil, moderate (distilled) water but prefers not to sit in water. Occasionally mist the leaves.
Calathea “Maui Sweet”
Tropical Houseplant can handle a variety of indoor light conditions, bright indirect is best. Fast draining soil, moderate (distilled) water but prefers not to sit in water. Occasionally mist the leaves.
Calathea “Medallion”
Calathea veitchiana
Tropical Houseplant can handle a variety of indoor light conditions, bright indirect is best. Fast draining soil, moderate (distilled) water but prefers not to sit in water. Occasionally mist the leaves.
Calathea “Peacock”
Tropical Houseplant can handle a variety of indoor light conditions, bright indirect is best. Fast draining soil, moderate (distilled) water but prefers not to sit in water. Occasionally mist the leaves.
Calathea “Royal Standard”
Tropical Houseplant can handle a variety of indoor light conditions, bright indirect is best. Fast draining soil, moderate (distilled) water but prefers not to sit in water. Occasionally mist the leaves.
Calathea “Shining Star”
Tropical Houseplant can handle a variety of indoor light conditions, bright indirect is best. Fast draining soil, moderate (distilled) water but prefers not to sit in water. Occasionally mist the leaves.