Large Plants

10" Philodendron Selloum aka Hope aka Shangrila

We adore this plant and its strong stalks that are softened by the ruffles on the edges of the leaves, swoooon! Its large, clearly ostentatious leaves demand attention and will create the narrative filling in any room it's in. While being low key super easy to take care of. 

10" Sansevieria Trifasciata Black Coral aka Snake Plant

This is the easy plant to care for that you will ever come across. You can give it low light or bright light, real light or incandescent and it will still love you. You can forget to water it for 3 weeks and it will still love you. If you water it too much it won't love you so wait until the soil is fully dry all the way to the bottom before you give it a drink. And never let it sit in water in the saucer or it will cause root rot. Toxic to pets.

Sansevieria Trifasciata Black Coral comes in a 10" plastic growers pot, plant height ranges 28" - 30" from the base of the pot.

Overview

Sansevieria, likely one of the first house plants you’ll encounter in people’s windowless bathrooms, is native to the deserts of Africa and Southern Asia. There are around 70 species of Sansevieria, also commonly known as “mother-in-law’s tongue” or “snake plant” due to their shape, margin of its leaves, resilience, and their ability to make you feel like a terrible plant child when you neglect them, don’t call them, or forget to water them. They’re also one of the few plants that release oxygen at night rather than in the day – so maybe keep one on your nightstand instead of your aromatherapy essential oils. 

Sansevierias make for the perfect gift for those with no plant experience – they come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colours. FYI – the ones seen in the market are often the trifasciata species because they grow much faster compared to their non-commercially grown species. So, if you’re on a mission to catch all 70 of ‘em like you do Pokémon, then you’re in for a real treat – just look both ways before crossing the street, thx!

Sansevieria Family

10" Philodendron Burle Marx

This big baby has the coolest foliage! Making a statement with its big, thick, waxy arrowhead-shaped leaves that droop in just the right way and stunning reddish stem. The Philodendron Burle Marx are well suited for interiors in need of that lush tropical feel!

Philodendron Burle Marx comes in a 10" plastic growers pot, plant height ranges 22" - 26" from the base of the pot.

10" Philodendron McColleys Finale

This big baby is full of colour and big, waxy leaves, a beauty to behold! This evergreen tropical hybrid likes showing off its bright orangey-red leaves. As the leaves get older they slowly fade out to a lovely green.

Overview

Sansevieria, likely one of the first house plants you’ll encounter in people’s windowless bathrooms, is native to the deserts of Africa and Southern Asia. There are around 70 species of Sansevieria, also commonly known as “mother-in-law’s tongue” or “snake plant” due to their shape, margin of its leaves, resilience, and their ability to make you feel like a terrible plant child when you neglect them, don’t call them, or forget to water them. They’re also one of the few plants that release oxygen at night rather than in the day – so maybe keep one on your nightstand instead of your aromatherapy essential oils. 

Sansevierias make for the perfect gift for those with no plant experience – they come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colours. FYI – the ones seen in the market are often the trifasciata species because they grow much faster compared to their non-commercially grown species. So, if you’re on a mission to catch all 70 of ‘em like you do Pokémon, then you’re in for a real treat – just look both ways before crossing the street, thx!

Sansevieria Family

10" Monstera Adansonii aka Swiss Cheese Plant

Known best for its quirky, Swiss Cheese like, leaf holes. This heart shaped leaf beauty is full of personality and an instant standout. Add to that its easy maintenance, ideal for first time plant parents, help make this a plant fan favourite.

Overview

So here's the deets. The name Monstera literally means “delicious monster", probably due to the fact that in the wild, it bears incredibly rich fruit that tastes like a combination of strawberries, passion fruit, mango, and pineapple. It's also ideal if you prefer low-maintenance house plants. It’s quite resilient and would survive if you forget to water it every once in a while. Something we guarantee you will do.

Monstera Family

Monstera Adansonii

Monstera Deliciosa

Variegated Monstera

Care Tips

     Care Level

The Monstera plant is low-maintenance. It only asks for minimal care and it's not super needy when it comes to sunlight. So you'll have a good place for your plant at almost any spot in your home. This makes it a great plant for new plant parents.

     Lighting

What's the best spot for your Monstera? Place it in medium to bright indirect sunlight, but never in full shade. Don't put it in direct sunlight though either, otherwise the leaves will turn yellow. During the growing season (April – October) the plant should produce new leaves almost weekly. If that's not happening then move it to a lighter spot.

     Water 

Ok, everyone forgets to water once in a while. And that's ok. Well, it actually isn't. But the good news is that your Monsterra isn't a water guzzler. You just need to aim to water every 10 to 14 days in spring through summer and every 14 to 21 days in the winter months. The other biggy is brown spots on leaves. That's a sign of too much water. We'd also suggest wiping the leaves regularly. Not only is this good for humidity, but it also prevents the leaves from getting dusty- letting in sunlight which helps with photosynthesis.

     Humidity

Monstera's grow in the rainforest, so average to high humidity is best. You can also make them grow faster by increasing the humidity around them.

     Temperature

Monsteras prefer normal room temperatures between 68–86 °F (18 to 20°C). It's a rainforest thing.

     Pets

Nope. It's toxic for pets. It's actually one of the most toxic plants. So make the choice; plant or cat? We'd pick plant every time. Sorry, Mittens.

     Other fun facts:

We're not entirely sure how fun these are, but they are facts. The technical term for plants making holes or clear parts in their leaves is called “leaf fenestration”, and is not unique to Monsteras. Knowing this will allow you to pass yourself off as a Monstera expert to your friends and people you half-like. Monsteras were first discovered in 1693. That's 84 years before the US gained independence and over 300 years before the Shoe Umbrella was invented.

If your monstera plant is still fairly young and small, you may just need to give it time. With good light, the right amount of water, and a little fertilizer, your monstera should grow and eventually develop those beautiful holes and splits on its own when it's 2-3 years old.

Many scientists believe that the leaves are filled with holes due to the fact that they have to compete with other plants to gain sunlight (just like the premise behind every reality show). This adaptation allows the plant to cover more area while not wasting energy on a fully developed leaf blade

A well-balanced fertilizer at half-strength using an NPK ratio of 20-20-20 is best. Either a liquid fertilizer or a slow-release fertilizer can be used.

8" Tradescantia Callisia Elegans aka Striped Inch Plant

It's rare to see it but this plant is happy enough from full sun to partial shade. Water when the top 2" is dry and make sure to let the excess water drain away. Loves a nice haircut from time to time to stop if from getting leggy. Toxic to pets.

Tradescantia Callisia Elegans comes in an 8" plastic growers pot, plant height ranges 12" - 14" from the base of the pot.