AKA_also known as the golden barrel cactus, golden ball or mother-in-law’s cushion, hedgehog cactus, compass cactus
FEATURES_ The earthy rich colours of unglazed terracotta pairs beautifully with the deep greens of the golden barrel cactus and its glowing golden yellow ribs more apparent when the sun hits this beautiful plant . The very popular Golden Barrel Cactus (Echinocactus grusonii) is a low maintenance, slow growing, sculptural plant to add to your collection or gift to someone. All are somewhat prickly which only adds a textural element to their overall appearance.
PLANT PERSONALITY_ Adaptable and strong. Can withstand hostile environments and overcame adversity. It’s unique ability to store water for long periods to carry it through periods of drought to survive and continue to thrive. It sends a message to stay strong and true to yourself.
BOTANICAL NAME_ Peperomia polybotrya (native to Central America + South America)
AKA_ Coin Leaf Peperomia, ‘Raindrop’ Peperomia
FEATURES_ Peperomia polybotrya, also known as the Raindrop Peperomia, due to the shape of its leaves which are large and waxy and actually store water. The glossy leaves are a feature of this plant.
PLANT PERSONALITY_ This tropical, jungle cactus is lush and lovely and has a very sunny disposition.
PLANT PAIRING_ We have paired this glossy leafed succulent with a contrasting concrete tapered planter to emphasise the large glossy leaves and their shape.
AKA_Money Plant, Lucky Plant, Jade Plant, Friendship Tree
FEATURES_ Vibrant jade green leaves developing a red edge with more exposure to light. Stem becomes thick and woody with age taking on a silvery bronze patina. A great plant for succulent bonsai. The leaves signify growth and renewal and look like jade coins which are symbolic of wealth and prosperity. There are a few Crassula ovata varieties including ‘Hummel’s Sunset’, ‘Crosby Compact’, ‘Obliqua’ among others and we will select the best from varieties available. All can be trained into succulent bonsai and a feature is the stem which develops a shiny patina over time. If you have a particular variety you are keen on, please let us know in notes at checkout.
PLANT SYMBOLISM_ Crassula ovata (Jade Plant) is considered a good luck charm in China. Traditionally placed at the entrance of a home or business to encourage growth and renewal and future prosperity for the owners. In Feng Shui, place this plant east for health, harmony and scholarly pursuits, south east for wealth and luck, and west for creativity.
PLANT PERSONALITY_ The perfect gift for new ventures, as a wedding gift, new beginnings, starting out and for long lived relationships and friendships. The adage goes, ‘A jade at the door, poor no more.’
FEATURES_ An extremely low maintenance succulent perfect for indoors and popular for its architectural, variegated foliage. The superba is slightly more compact, the leaves are a bit fatter and shorter than the more common Sansevieria trifasciata. Still an upright variety with bladed foliage in shades of green, with mottled or streaked colouring and variegated yellow margins.
PLANT PERSONALITY_ The Snake plant / Mother in Law’s Tongue doesn’t exactly conjure up the warm, fuzzy feelings of gift giving to friends and loved ones. However, it has a worthy place in the home and garden due to its architectural features and indestructibility (if that’s a word). One can only really love it too much (doesn’t like wet feet). A great housewarming gift, cheeky gift from a MIL to a future daughter in law, tongue in cheek, of course, and you probably can’t go past Mother’s Day for the obvious gift.
FEATURES_ Haworthia cooperi is a small, slow growing, clumping succulent. Their beauty lies in their transparency, hence the common name ‘Window Haworthia’
PLANT SYMBOLISM_ A window to the soul.
PLANT PERSONALITY_ For deep thinkers whose beauty lies in their complexity. Tight knit and thrives on connection with other deep thinkers. They let the light in so that others can shine, multiplying their reach to ones they care for.
FEATURES_ Flowers from mid April to start of June. Beautiful hanging plant. Lovely shape and budding form of flowers. We stock a few different colours, subject to availability – pinks, apricot – salmon, reds and whites.
PLANT PERSONALITY_ Flowery, colourful personalities, think Carmen Miranda. The Autumn – Winter bloomer is great for Mother’s Day and birthdays in the cooler months due to flowering during these times.
Othonna capensis has very succulent green leaves that move to purple the more light it receives. The bean like foliage grows in a spiral pattern around long, slim pink, purple to red stems. The perfect specimen for a hanging planter. Produces very small, dainty, yellow daisy-like flowers on slim stems. Fragrant flowers are attractive to a wide variety of pollinators including butterflies, bees and other insects. Blooms from late spring to early in the autumn.
PLANT PERSONALITY_ Given its name, Ruby would be the perfect name fit. Fast growing and tough, feminine, spirited with bold colouring in bright light. ‘Ah now said I love a girl and-a Ruby is her name …’ It’s other name is Little Pickles – a gift for a friend, family member or colleague who may have gone through a bit of trial recently and is on the mend or getting sorted.
FEATURES_ Aloe vera is an evergreen succulent that forms a tight cluster of leaves fanning up from the base. The leaves are green to grey-green, and can feature small white spots and short stripes on the upper and lower surfaces. Each leaf is thick and fleshy and has a run of short thorns (not sharp) along each side. Aloe vera is also often grown for the medicinal properties of its leaves. The gel contained in the aloe vera leaves has soothing properties and is used to treat sunburn, and other skin conditions, as well as constipation and asthma.
PLANT PERSONALITY_ Goddess in sanskrit. Holistic, naturopathic and detoxifying. The ‘plant of immortality’ according to Egyptians, it has been used it to treat infections and diseases for centuries. Cleopatra credited Aloe Vera as the source of her beauty. The perfect get well soon gift for someone overcoming illness and poor health.
BOTANICAL NAME_ Haworthia, Haworthiopsis var. Native to South Africa, Subtropical Climate.
AKA_ Zebra Plant, Zebra Cactus
FEATURES_ Haworthia Zebra plants get their name from the raised horizontal stripes on their leaves. Zebra plants are very attractive, rosette, clump forming succulents that live happily indoors and outdoors. Green to deep green, skyward, tapering leaves with horizontal white and green markings. An easy to care for sculptural plant with its low growing, clumping form is perfect for indoor shelf or table styling.
PLANT SYMBOLISM_ Nothing is black and white, or in this case, green and white. There’s always more than one way of looking at things. Strives for balance, acceptance and conflict resolution.
PLANT PERSONALITY_ For someone who loves company, is wildly spirited and very much an individual. Has a good, balanced view of the world and people. Loves a challenge and is true to themselves.
BOTANICAL NAME_ Sansevieria Zeylanica (native to South East Asia)
AKA_ Bowstring Hemp, Mother in Law’s Tongue, Snake Plant
FEATURES_ Gorgeous dark green, long leaves are upright sturdy and sword shaped. Creamy, horizontal stripe patterning across the leaves makes this an attractive, rather sculptural plant. Grown for its medicinal value and the fibre in the leaves can used to make textiles. The Snake plant purifies air by absorbing toxins through the leaves and producing pure oxygen. It is an an ideal bedroom plant. Whereas most other plants release carbon dioxide at night, the Sansevieria continues to produce oxygen.
PLANT PERSONALITY_ Super versatile and care free with creative flair. Likes a bit of kitsch and retro styling. Perfect jungalow nana plant.
FEATURES_ An extremely low maintenance succulent perfect for indoors and popular for its architectural, variegated foliage. Sansevieria Trifasciata “Gold Flame” is considered rare among snake plants. Its leaves are thick and arch out more than a standard Sansevieria and as it matures it turns golden, particularly, in good light.
PLANT SYMBOLISM_
‘Wherever you go, I’ll be with you Whatever you want, I’ll give it to you Whenever you need someone To lay your heart and head upon Remember, after the fire, after all the rain I will be the flame’
BOTANICAL NAME_ Rhipsalis cereuscula (native to Brazil)
AKA_ Coral Cactus, Rice Cactus, Mistletoe Cactus
FEATURES_ It gets its name from the rice or coral shaped joints that make up the stem. It starts off as an upright bushy plant that, as it grows, drops and hangs over the edge in clusters of rice shaped joints. An impressive hanging plant for a bright position indoors or filtered light position outdoors.
PLANT PERSONALITY_ This plant is a bit of weirdo. It starts upright with erect shoots which become pendant like but then sends out further upright clusters, like a bunch of flowers. Called a coral cactus, but not coral, nor strictly a cactus. It’s a bit of a messed up plant. Perfect for the boho jungalow, carefree and a little bit wild.
BOTANICAL NAME_ Rhipsalis baccifera ssp. horrida (native to Central and South American, Caribbean and Florida)
AKA_ Red Coral Cactus, Mouse tail Cactus, Mistletoe Cactus
FEATURES_ Rhipsalis horrida’s cylindrical, reddish (in bright light), noodle like foliage, pendant stems are a feature of this plant. Stems can grow to a length of 15cm and overall to a length of 50cm. Place high on a shelf, in one of our medium sized macrame plant hangers or drape stems over a tall stand makes for a dramatic feature plant in the home. Flowers are white and appear in spring and winter. Non toxic to pets. Loves warmth and humidity (tropical).
PLANT PERSONALITY_ Messy hair, don’t care. A bit wild and woolly. Another easy care, jungle cactus to create that tropical vibe at home.
AKA_ Ladyfinger Cactus, Lady Fingers, Golden Stars, Gold Lace Cactus.
FEATURES_ Gold, interlacing, star shaped ribs (spines) glow in the afternoon and morning sunlight. This is a stunning feature of this plant so do yourself a favour and place in a position where you can watch the sun rise and go down over this plant. A beautiful, clumping cactus with long cylindrical ‘ladyfinger’ like stems. Perfectly paired with a black, contrasting, tapered planter which enhances the rich colours of the spines.
PLANT PERSONALITY_ The perfect gift for beginner cacti collectors and, for humour, give it to your favourite redheads, rangas and gingers or anyone who loves to steal the limelight with their effervescent personality.
BOTANICAL NAME_ Lepismium houlletianum (native to Brazil and Argentina)
AKA_ Snowdrop Cactus
FEATURES_ Long paper thin, notched stems, if grown in the right conditions, can flower several times a year. Creamy white to yellow, funnel shaped flowers along the jagged edge of the foliage with no thorns. An impressive hanging indoor plant or filtered light outdoors, shade in the afternoon. Being a tropical plant, it prefers a warm, humid microclimate and can be brought indoors for winter or all year round.
AKA_ Ladyfinger Cactus, Lady Fingers, Golden Stars, Gold Lace Cactus.
FEATURES_ Gold, interlacing, star shaped ribs (spines) glow in the afternoon sunlight like a ginger beard. A beautiful, clumping cactus with long cylindrical ‘ladyfinger’ like stems. Perfectly paired with a terracotta planter which enhances the rich colours of the spines.
PLANT PERSONALITY_ The perfect gift for beginner cacti collectors, redheads, rangas and gingers.
