Tropical foliage



Part shade

Bring the the deep tropical rainforest look to your backyard. Attach to any tree, log, palm or wall.

30 to 40cm
Best in dappled light

A low growing plant with a spreading growth habit. A fantastic ground cover which will gently spill out over garden edges or containers. Quite hardy once established. Will grown in areas where there is already a lot of roots from surrounding plants.

50cm
Part shade / shade

A perfect addition to any plant lover's collection, featuring bold red and electric pink splashes on vibrant green leaves. The perfect indoor plant for any home or understory plant in warm protected gardens.

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50cm
Part shade / shade

A striking aglaonema with deep green leaves sprinkled with creamy white and hints of pale pink on the undersides. A fantastic indoor pot plant or understory plant in warm protected gardens.

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50cm
Part shade / shade

A wonderfully pinstriped aglaonema hybrid with bright pink stems. A fantastic indoor pot plant or understory plant in warm protected gardens. As and indoor plant, it will do well in poorly lit areas and is a great plant for removing toxins from the air.

50cm
Part shade / shade

A heavily speckled aglaonema hybrid with with bright pink midribs. A fantastic indoor pot plant or understory plant in warm protected gardens. As an indoor plant, it will do well in poorly lit areas and is a great plant for removing toxins from the air.

50cm
Part shade / shade

A popular aglaonema with varying amounts of pinky/red along the margins and veins. A fantastic indoor pot plant or understory plant in warm protected gardens.

From $16.50

50cm
Part shade / shade

An aglaonema hybrid with dark green leaves with silvery veins and and thin pink edges. A fantastic indoor pot plant or understory plant in warm protected gardens. As an indoor plant, it will do well in poorly lit areas.

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50 to 80cm
Part shade / shade

A tight clumping elephant's ear with dark green leaves and light green silvery veins. Undersides of leaves and dark burgundy red and stems are pink. A truly beautiful pot plant or under-storey plant in shady yet brightly lit positions in the garden.

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30 to 50cm
Part shade / shade

A tight clumping elephant's ear with dark green leaves and light green silvery veins. A truly beautiful pot plant or under-storey plant in shady yet brightly lit positions in the garden.

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1 - 2m
Full sun/ part shade

A tight clumping impressive elephant's ear with ruffled green leaves and purple toned stems.

From $27.50

1m
Part shade

A tight clumping impressive elephant's ear with prominent veins on heart shaped leaves. Also known as Buddha's hand, it is believed to bring good fortune.

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1.5 to 2.5m
Part shade / shade

The Alocasia macrorrhizos is truly a must in any tropical garden. Its large upright leaves which can grow up to 1m in length provides excellent texture contrast in a tropical garden, whilst also offering good shade to smaller growing under-story plants.

50 to 80cm
Part shade / shade

A new collector variety of Alocasia with a highly variegated pattern. Excellent indoor plant or patio plant which is sure to be the envy of your plant collector friends!

1.5 to 2m
Part shade / shade

Growing the Variegated Alocasia macrorrhizos is a must for the avid tropical gardener. Its large upright leaves which can grow up to 1m in length provides excellent texture and colour contrast in a tropical garden. Also great as a patio or indoor plant.

50 to 80cm
Part shade / shade

A rare and highly sought after alocasia with strong variegations of dark green and white. A truly beautiful pot plant or under-storey plant in shady yet brightly lit positions in the garden.

From $16.50

1 to 2m
Part shade / shade

Prized for its characteristically streaked, zebra-like stems and distinct heart shape leaves, it enjoys warm temperatures and constant humidity; a weekly misting will help ensure it looks its best.

1m
Min.temp: Tolerates frost
Grows best in near full sun / part shade.

An unusual and fascinating plant which will have one giant divided leaf atop a mottled fleshy stem. After a few years, it will produce large flowers that emerge from the ground. The name is due to the bulbils that develop on the leaves in Autumn.

up to 1m
Min.temp: Tolerates light frost
Part shade / shade

A wonderful, drought tolerant plant with long green leaves with slightly rippled or wavy edges. A fantastic pot plant or feature plant as well as an under-story filler in between larger trees and shrubs.

From $35.00

Up to 2m
Min.temp: Frost free
Part shade / shade

One of the largest anthuriums. Glossy dark green which usually grow at least 1m long when mature. A great pot plant or under-story filler in tropical gardens.

40 to 60cm
Min.temp: Frost free
Full sun to part shade

A very attractive evergreen clumping plant with green needle-like leaves. Drought-resistant plant that needs little care and looks bright green all year long. Looks great in hanging baskets, containers or as a groundcover. Ideal for coastal gardens.

50cm
Part shade / Shade

An amazing feature plant with its dark green foliage and creamy flecked spots. It will do well in a shady spots in the garden or as a very hardy indoor plant. It has quite a big root system which is what makes it particularly tough and drought tolerant.

50cm
Part shade / Shade

A very hardy indoor plant or suitable for shady spots in the garden. It has quite a big root system which is what makes it particularly tough and drought tolerant. Competes well in areas with high competition, ie around palms and bamboo.

50cm
Part shade / Shade

A very hardy indoor plant or suitable for shady spots in the garden. It has quite a big root system which is what makes it particularly tough and drought tolerant. Competes well in areas with high competition, ie around palms and bamboo.

70 to 150cm
Min.temp: Frost free
Part shade

A cane stemmed begonia with dark green leaves, marked with silver spots. Deep blood-red undersides of leaves. Light pink flowers. A great pot plant or understory filler.

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60 - 100cm
Min.temp: Frost free
Part shade

A showy cane-like begonia with long and narrow green leaves adorned with dense silvery-white polka dots. It has a nice full branching habit and pale pink flowers that hang in medium sized clusters. It makes a stunning indoor plant.

50 to 100cm
Min.temp: Frost free
Part shade

A very impressive begonia native to New Guinea with vivid pink variegation. The colouration is naturally occuring. A great indoor plant for brightly lit areas, or as a bold understory filler in shady spots in the garden.

45 - 60cm
Min.temp: Frost free
Part shade

A popular begonia grown mostly for its striking foliage and apple green leaves, most notable for its cross shaped, dark brown centres and rough texture. Great pot plant or understory filler.

50cm
Min.temp: Frost free
Part shade

A spectacular begonia with large, metallic silver leaves and soft copper red undersides. Can be used in hanging baskets, indoors or shaded areas of the garden.

40 to 60cm
Part shade / shade

A perennial tuber grown for its colourful foliage. The heart shaped leaves usually have a deep red heart with green extremities. The interested feature of this plant is the black stem. Will die down during the winter months.

40 to 60cm
Part shade / shade

A perennial tuber grown for its colourful foliage. Finely white speckled leaves with vibrant red veins. Will die down during the winter months.

40 to 60cm
Part shade / shade

A perennial tuber grown for its colourful foliage. The elongated heart shaped leaves feature striking fuchsia veins and as it matures it develops white irregular blotches on its leaves. Will die down during the winter months.

40 to 60cm
Part shade / shade

A perennial tuber grown for its colourful foliage. The heart shaped leaves have stunning red centres and green margins. Will die down during the winter months.

40 to 60cm
Part shade / shade

A perennial tuber grown for its colourful foliage. The heart shaped leaves have a combination green, pink, red and white flecks. Will die down during the winter months.

40 to 60cm
Part shade / shade

A perennial tuber grown for its colourful foliage. The heart shaped leaves are a light green with heavy pink speckling. Will die down during the winter months.

40 to 60cm
Part shade / shade

A perennial tuber grown for its colourful foliage. The heart shaped leaves boast a deep green background and usually a combination of pink, red and white speckles. Will die down during the winter months.

40 to 60cm
Part shade / shade

A perennial tuber grown for its colourful foliage. The vividly coloured leaves feature a cream and green background with red and cranberry splashes with green edged leaves. Will die down during the winter months.

40 to 60cm
Part shade / shade

A perennial tuber grown for its colourful foliage. The heart shaped leaves usually have a combination green, pink, red and white. Will die down during the winter months.

40 to 60cm
Part shade / shade

A perennial tuber grown for its colourful foliage. A slightly larger leaved caladium that combines soft muted pink centres with mottled green margins. Will die down during the winter months.

40 to 60cm
Part shade / shade

A perennial tuber grown for its colourful foliage. The heart shaped leaves are a luminous white with green veins. As they mature they become whiter. Will die down during the winter months.

40 to 60cm
Part shade / shade

A perennial tuber grown for its colourful foliage. A white-speckled leaf with pale pink variegations. Will die down during the winter months.

2 to 2.5m
Part shade

An outstanding feature plant with its large lush green ribbed foliage and characteristic rattlesnake-like inflorescence. Great for large pots or understory plantings.

2m
Part shade

An excellent choice to create a tropical jungle feel, featuring strikingly patterned leaves and unusual upright inflorescences shaped like a rattlesnake's rattle. Great for large pots or understory plantings.

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40 to 60cm
Part shade / Shade

Large rounded leaves with predominant rib pattern. A wonderful calathea for pot plants or under-story plantings.

2 to 3m
Part shade

Calathea lutea is one of the taller species of the genus Calathea. It makes a fantastic feature plant with its enormous white paddle shaped leaves. Requires tropical or warm subtropical conditions to grow well.

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20 to 50cm
Part shade / Shade

The orbifolia has beautiful round silver-green leaves that boast dark distinctive green veins. It prefers bright indirect sunlight and is best to let its soil dry out between each water. It will benefit from occasional misting as Calathea like humidity.

30cm
Part shade / Shade

A truly vibrant indoor plant with deep dark purple leaves that feature vivid pink veining and purple undersides. To best keep the leaves vibrant grow in bright indirect sunlight.

40 to 50cm
Shade

A rare and particularly stunning foliage plant with broad green foliage and vibrant orange-hued petioles and leaf midribs. The bright orange colour remains year-round and really illuminates the center of each plant, and hence its name 'Fire Flash'.

60 to 80cm
Full sun to part shade

A perennial plant that produces large corms underground. The corms, leaves and stems can be eaten if cooked. ALL parts of the plants are toxic if eaten uncooked. An important staple food in many parts of the tropics.

1.5 to 3m
Full sun to part shade

One of the largest and most spectacular of the elephant's ears which can grow up to 3m tall with leaves over a meter long. Its pale green to bluish-green foliage and thick, succulent stems add a bold statement to gardens or landscapes.

Up to 60cm
Full sun to part shade

This smaller growing crinum lily is grown mostly for it's beautiful strappy burgundy foliage and hot pink flowers. An excellent plant for feature edging or mass planting.

Ctenanthe amagris
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20cm
Part shade / Shade

A low growing ground cover featuring silver foliage with thin green herring-bone pattern.

Ctenanthe burle-marxii
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20cm to 30cm
Part shade / Shade

A beautiful low growing ground cover, ideal for shady spots. Quite large rectangular shaped leaves which are silver in colour with a bold dark green herring-bone pattern.

Up to 1m
Part shade / Shade

Ideal plant for indoors (especially bathrooms) or shady spots in the garden. Tall upright stems with tough leathery foliage. Prefers warm humid position free from draughts.

3 to 5m
Min.temp: Frost free
Full sun to part shade

A multi-stemmed shrub with whorls of strappy green and yellow variegated leaves. A very adaptable plant which can be grown in full sun outdoors, or in lower light levels indoors. A fantastic accent plant in tropical gardens. Hardy indoor pot plant.

3 to 5m
Min.temp: Frost free
Full sun to part shade

A multi-stemmed shrub with whorls of strappy lime green / dark green variegated leaves. A very adaptable plant which can be grown in full sun outdoors, or in lower light levels indoors. A fantastic accent plant in tropical gardens. Hardy indoor pot plant.

1 to 1.5m
Part shade / Shade

The variegated form of Lucky Bamboo features slender light green stems with striking cream-striped leaves. Easy to grow in water or soil, it thrives indoors, adding a touch of elegance and a bamboo-like charm to any space.

1 to 2m
Part shade / Shade

Although its name suggests otherwise, this plant is not related to bamboo. It is however an excellent choice for indoor spaces or verandas if you’re looking to capture a bamboo-like aesthetic. Its cut stems are easy to grow, thriving even in just water.

1.5 to 2m
Part shade / Shade

A slow-growing and hardy Dracaena with bamboo-like stems and glossy leaves with yellow spots which age to white as the plant matures. A really fantastic indoor or patio pot plant, or planted in the garden in a shady spot.

1 to 2m
Part shade / Shade

A slow-growing and hardy Dracaena with bamboo-like stems and glossy leaves that produce creamy yellow spots in the summer. A really fantastic indoor or patio pot plant, or planted in the garden in a shady spot.

3m
Part shade

Devil's Ivy is a hardy, adaptable vine that will grow almost anywhere. Equally happy trailing down a bookcase or climbing a totem pole. The yellow variegations of the plant become more pronounced when exposed to greater amounts of indirect light.

50 to 70cm
Part shade / shade

A shade-loving lily with wonderfully rich green foliage which products sprays of white scented flowers throughout the warmer months of the year. An easy to grow plant both in the garden and in pots.

10 to 15cm
Min.temp: Frost free
Part shade / Bright indirect light

This unique ground cover looks great when mass planted in a moist shaded spot in the garden. The dark green leaves and reddish-pink veins and soft ruffled edges, also makes a great pot plant that adds colour to your home or office.

From $9.50

10 to 15cm
Min.temp: Frost free
Part shade / Bright indirect light

This unique ground cover will look great when mass planted in a moist shaded spot in the garden. With its lime green leaves and bright pink veins, it makes a great pot plant that adds colour to your home or office.

From $12.50

10 to 15cm
Min.temp: Frost free
Part shade / Bright indirect light

This unique ground cover will look great when mass planted in a moist shaded spot in the garden. With its delicate pink ruffle-edged leaves, it makes a great pot plant that adds colour to your home or office.

From $9.50

10 to 15cm
Min.temp: Frost free
Part shade / Bright indirect light

This unique ground cover will look great when mass planted in a moist shaded spot in the garden. With its green leaves and broad white veins that gives it an almost white appearance, it makes a great pot plant that adds colour to your home or office.

50cm
Part shade / Shade

A variation of the popular insignis - grows much the same, but with fewer 'spots' on the leaves. A great landscaping filler for shady spots in the garden, or ornamental pot plant.

50cm
Part shade / Shade

A tight clumping calathea with long wavy-edged leaves which are light green in colour with dark blotches. A great landscaping filler for shady spots in the garden, or ornamental pot plant.

30 to 50cm
Part shade / Shade

A rare goeppertia species with stunning variegated green, lime green and cream coloured foliage which can be used as an under-story plant or indoor pot plant.

From $12.50

50 to 70cm
Part shade / Shade

The beautifully patterned glossy leaves and clumping growth habit make this a great under-story filler. Best planted in moist, shady gardens with good protection. Also makes a great indoor pot plant.

From $16.50

50cm
Part shade / Shade

The dark green leaves and bright coloured stripes makes this calathea a real stand-out. A popular indoor plant, which also makes a fantastic filler plant to brighten up shady spots in the garden.

30 to 50cm
Part shade / Shade

A vibrantly coloured indoor plant with hot pink variegated leaves and purple undersides. To best keep the leaves vibrant grow in bright indirect sunlight.

From $12.50

60 to 90cm
Part shade / Shade

A very popular goepperta, both as an under-story plant or indoor pot plant. Spectacular long boldly-striped leaves.

50cm
Part shade / shade

A fantastic indoor pot plant or understory plant in warm protected gardens with large leathery and distinctive mottled green leaves. It will perform well in poorly lit areas.

1 - 3mtrs
Part shade / Shade

The Crimson Queen is a hardy climbing plant with lovely variegated leaves of green, pink and white. Soft pink fragrant wax flowers hang from vine in ball-shaped clusters in spring through to early autumn. Performs best in bright indirect light.

2 to 5m
Full sun to part shade

An evergreen climber with deep green glossy foliage which produces spectacular plum coloured flowers from Summer through to early Winter. Best grown over an arbour, trellis or wall.

2m
Full sun/Part shade

Often called variegated tapioca. The boldy variegated foliage starts reddish - pink then as it matures they turn into exotic gold, cream & green variegated leaves with pink branches coming off the trunk. Usually deciduous during winter.

20cm
Part shade / Shade

An evergreen perennial with dark coloured leaves with pale green veins. A great ground-cover in warm climates, or indoor / patio plant in cooler climates. Prefers moist shady areas.

Part shade / Shade

An evergreen perennial with spectacularly coloured leaves . A great ground-cover in warm climates, or indoor / patio plant in cooler climates. Prefers moist shady areas.

1m
Part shade / Shade

The ultimate house plant! A highly sought after Monstera that boasts large leathery leaves, marbled with green, cream and white. As the plant matures it will develop fenestration (holes) and the white will becomes creamier.

Neomarica gracilis (Walking Iris)
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50 to 70cm
Part shade / Shade

An attractive ground cover or pot plant. A clumping growth habit with long strappy arching leaves. Flowers during Spring and Summer. Even if its not in flower, the dark green foliage makes for very elegant displays.

30cm
Part shade

A popular new cultivar with large leaves marked in shimmery silver and grey. A stunning bold stripe gives the appearance of watermelon skin. Grows well in bright indirect light.

25cm
Part shade

A beautiful new cultivar with metallic curved silver foliage and stunning red undersides. Grows well in bright indirect light. Pinch out the stem tips when the plant is overgrowing to keep it in shape.

1 to 4m
Part shade / Shade

An easy to grow and cold tolerant philodendron with a slow climbing tendency. Stems and new emerging leaves are bright red which darken as they get older. If allowed to grow up a tree trunk or palm, it will add a fantastic rainforest feel to your garden.

50cm
Part shade / shade

A low growing clumping hybrid philodendron with dark green, almost black leaves. New emerging leaves are a beautiful glossy bronze colour. Great low-growing understory plant in shady gardens.

60 to 80cm
Part shade / Shade

One the best philodendrons for pot plants, borders, or under-story fillers. The Chinese Congo has a nice short and full growth habit, which will not climb. A hardy plant which requires minimal maintenance.

1 to 1.5m
Part shade / Shade

Dean McDowell is a truly beautiful philodendron valued for its large ruffled heart shaped leaves with prominent white veins. Performs best in bright indirect light when grown indoors or in a protected shady spot in the garden.

70cm
Part shade / Shade

A robust philodendron with thick glossy green leaves. This philodendron is an excellent low maintenance under-storey filler or indoor pot plant.

50cm
Part shade / shade

A fantastically bright, almost fluorescent green philodendron with a low clumping growth habit. A great colour contrast plant for shady spots in the garden. Best in positions where there is no direct sun. Dappled sun or very early morning sun is ok.

1 - 3m
Part shade / shade

As the name suggests, this climbing philodendron truly is as pretty as a princess. Each leaf has individual splashes of colour in varying shades of pink and green. Grow indoors in bright indirect light to enhance the colours.

40 to 60cm
Part shade / shade

Philodendron Prince of Orange is a hybrid self heading philodendron, with beautiful coppery - orange leaves that turn into a dark and muted olive green as they mature.

50cm - 1m
Part shade / Shade

A magnificent philodendron with its wonderfully firey hues that show during various seasons of the year. As its lance shaped leaves mature, it will develop broad serrated edges. Enhance colours by placing in bright indirect light, best grown up a totem.

Part shade / Shade

Quite a large leafed philodendron with a slow climbing habit. New emerging leaves tend to be bright red, almost copper coloured, maturing to a deep burgundy and then finally to a very dark green. Makes great indoor plant displays.

70cm
Part shade / Shade

An interesting self heading philodendron with long dark-green creased leaves. The ribbed leaves and unusual texture makes this philodendron a stunning understory plant or indoor pot plant.

1 to 4m
Part shade / Shade

A real collector philodendron with very long narrow leaves which can easily reach 50cm in length. Has a slow-climbing growth habit, so will benefit from a tree trunk, stump or totem to climb on. Mature leaves are very dark green with heavy veining.

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50 to 80cm
Part shade / Shade

Very distinct heart-shaped leaves with a shimmering dark green velvety appearance. A must-have for any plant enthusiast or aroid collector. Grows well in protected positions in the garden and makes excellent indoor pot plants.

Part shade / Shade

An unusual philodendron with silver, almost metallic-looking foliage. Has a strong climbing habit, so needs a post, log, trellis, or tree to grow on. Makes great indoor displays or window plant.

50 to 80cm
Part shade / Shade

A somewhat rare and unusual philodendron with big fat chucky stems and glossy green leaves. A great indoor pot plant or garden specimen for areas with dappled sun or bright indirect light. A real collectors item for aroid lovers!

1m
Part shade / Shade

A very rare philodenron with satin, almost velvet heart shaped leaves and prominent green leaf veins. When young, the leaves have a bright red undersides this fades to green as the plant matures. Best grown on a totem pole.

1 - 3m
Filtered sun / shade

A unique philodendron due to its very distinct stems covered in fuzzy red ‘hairs’, also known botanically as pubescence. An eager climber best grown up a totem or tree to show its true shape. Can also be grown indoors in bright indirect light.