Basic Information Common Name: Shingle Plant Rhaphidophora Scientific Name: Rhaphidophora cryptantha Native Habitat: Primarily found in the tropical rainforests of the Solomon Islands and New Guinea. History / Discovery / Cultivator The Shingle Plant, *Rhaphidophora cryptantha*, presents a fascinating case study in how botanical exploration and hor
Mini Monstera
Basic Information Common Name: Mini Monstera Scientific Name: Rhaphidophora tetrasperma Native Habitat: Southern Thailand and Malaysia History / Discovery / Cultivator The Rhaphidophora tetrasperma, affectionately known as the Mini Monstera, is a captivating aroid that has captured the hearts of plant enthusiasts worldwide. Unlike its namesake, the
Rhaphidophora
Basic Information Common Name: Rhaphidophora Scientific Name: Rhaphidophora Native Habitat: Primarily found in tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including countries like Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Papua New Guinea. They are often found in humid, shaded environments, growing as epiphytes or hemiepiphytes on trees. History / Discover
Pothos (Genus)
Basic Information Common Name: Pothos (Genus)Scientific Name: PothosNative Habitat: Southeast Asia, the Solomon Islands, and New Guinea. History / Discovery / Cultivator The genus *Pothos*, belonging to the Araceae family, comprises a group of flowering plants that have become immensely popular in horticulture and interior design. The history of th
Philodendron Spiritus Sancti
Basic Information Common Name: Philodendron Spiritus Sancti Scientific Name: Philodendron spiritus-sancti Native Habitat: The state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. History / Discovery / Cultivator The Philodendron spiritus-sancti, a botanical marvel, hails from a restricted area within the Brazilian state of Espírito Santo, a region known for its biodiv
Philodendron Atabapoense
Basic Information Common Name: Philodendron Atabapoense Scientific Name: Philodendron atabapoense Native Habitat: The Philodendron atabapoense is native to the tropical rainforests of South America, primarily found in the Amazon basin, specifically within regions of Colombia and Venezuela. History / Discovery / Cultivator The Philodendron atabapoen
Philodendron Billietiae
Basic Information Common Name: Philodendron Billietiae Scientific Name: Philodendron billietiae Native Habitat: Tropical rainforests of French Guiana and Suriname, South America. History / Discovery / Cultivator The Philodendron billietiae, with its striking, elongated, and vibrant orange petioles, has become a highly sought-after plant in the hous
Squamiferum Philodendron
Basic Information Common Name: Squamiferum Philodendron Scientific Name: Philodendron squamiferum Native Habitat: Brazil, French Guiana, Suriname History / Discovery / Cultivator Philodendron squamiferum, with its distinctive reddish, hairy petioles, hails from the tropical rainforests of South America. Its natural range includes parts of Brazil, s
Florida Ghost Philodendron
Basic Information Common Name: Florida Ghost Philodendron Scientific Name: Philodendron ‘Florida Ghost’ Native Habitat: Hybrid (Cultivar) History / Discovery / Cultivator The Philodendron ‘Florida Ghost’ is a captivating hybrid cultivar, not a naturally occurring species, which contributes to its unique characteristics and d
Silver Sword Philodendron
Basic Information Common Name: Silver Sword Philodendron Scientific Name: Philodendron hastatum Native Habitat: Brazil History / Discovery / Cultivator The Silver Sword Philodendron, Philodendron hastatum, is a captivating aroid prized for its unique foliage and relatively easy care. While precise details about its initial discovery are scarce in r