Houseplants
You can never have too many houseplants!
There is just something about plants. They fill space, create a healthy, calming environment and are instantly beautiful! Seriously, visit Shade and adopt a plant from our high-quality and diverse selection to increase the value of your home and improve your mood. After all, plants can be part of the family too. (Following is a list of houseplant highlights that Shade offers. Varieties subject to availability.) List of Houseplants
Alocasia
Alocasia
Alocasia are stunning tropical plants with arrow-shaped leaves that point out and not down like their cousins Colocasia. They are native to the South Pacific and enjoy warm, bright areas of the home with extra humidity such as the kitchen or bathroom
- Soil: Well draining potting soil mix.
- Water: Should be kept moist; at least once/week.
- Light: Indirect bright light.
- Fertilizer: Low grade nitrogen.
- Grown for Flower: No.
- Foliage: Various shades of green
- Size: Under 1’ to 12’
- Toxicity: High
Cactus & Succulents
Cactus & Succulents
Cactus & Succulents offer even the most challenged grower the opportunity for success in the vast world of houseplants. With several blooming varieties and low water/fertilizer requirements, cactus and succulents are found throughout the world and likewise are adaptable to various home environments.
- Soil: Well draining cactus/succulent mix.
- Water: Should be kept dry; water once/twice per month.
- Light: Indirect bright light.
- Fertilizer: Low grade nitrogen/phosphate.
- Grown for Flower: Yes.
- Foliage: Needles to thick watery leaves.
- Size: Under 1’ to 12’
- Toxicity: None.
Chlorophytum Comosum (Spider Plant)
Chlorophytum Comosum (Spider Plant)
Spider Plants are one of the easiest plants to propagate, with long, graceful, arching stems ending in new pups or baby spider plants. The babies can be cut at the base, then planted in fresh soil; rooting occurs almost immediately.
- Soil: Well draining potting soil mix.
- Water: Should be kept moist; at least once/week.
- Light: Indirect bright light.
- Fertilizer: Low grade nitrogen.
- Grown for Flower: No.
- Foliage: Various shades of green with variegations.
- Size: Under 1’ to 2’.
- Toxicity: None.
Codiaeum (Croton)
Codiaeum (Croton)
Croton plants give that colorful WOW to especially neutral spaces. Bright light brings out the often hot coloration in the foliage. Various foliage textures from paddle-like to grassy blades add dimension to this amazing plant.
- Soil: Well draining potting soil mix.
- Water: Should be kept moderately moist; at least once/week.
- Light: Indirect bright light.
- Fertilizer: Low grade nitrogen.
- Grown for Flower: No.
- Foliage: Various shades of green, orange, white, yellow, red, pink or purple variegation.
- Size: Under 3’ to 8’
- Toxicity: High
Fern
Fern
Ferns are breathtaking, eclectic plants that love humidity and low light. They are the perfect plant for bathroom arrangements and thrive in steam created by showers and low light conditions, especially of windowless bathrooms
- Soil: Well draining potting soil mix.
- Water: Should be kept moist; at least one to three times/week.
- Light: Indirect low light.
- Fertilizer: Low grade nitrogen.
- Grown for Flower: No.
- Foliage: Various shades of green
- Size: Under 1’ to 3’ (houseplant varieties only).
- Toxicity: High.
Ficus Lyrata (Fiddle Leaf Fig)
Ficus Lyrata (Fiddle Leaf Fig)
Fiddle Leaf Figs provide a fresh, tropical twist to indoor decor, even in tight spaces. Because of their large leaves, bright, indirect natural light is very important for the overall health of the plant..
- Soil: Well draining potting soil mix.
- Water: Let dry between waterings; at least once/week.
- Light: Indirect bright light.
- Fertilizer: Low grade nitrogen.
- Grown for Flower: No.
- Foliage: Dark green.
- Size: 1’ to 15’
- Toxicity: Low
Monstera (Swiss Cheese Plant)
Monstera (Swiss Cheese Plant)
Monsteras have some of the most statement-making foliage in the plant world. Leaves are often two feet in width and deeply lobed, giving rise to the name ‘Swiss Cheese Plant.’ In addition to its striking, other-worldly foliage, Monsteras are among a group of plants called Aroids that bear tiny blooms on a spathe.
- Soil: Well draining potting soil mix.
- Water: Moderately moist; at least once/week.
- Light: Indirect bright light.
- Fertilizer: Low grade nitrogen.
- Grown for Flower: No.
- Foliage: Various shades of green
- Size: 8’ (Indoors).
- Toxicity: Low.
Pilea Peperomiodes (Chinese Money Plant)
Pilea Peperomiodes (Chinese Money Plant)
The Chinese Money Plant is esthetically at home in contemporary surroundings. Abundant circular leaves on straight stalks are modern in appearance and cascade, especially when in a hanging basket.
- Soil: Well-draining, average potting soil mix.
- Water: Should be kept moist; at least once/week.
- Light: Indirect, medium light.
- Fertilizer: Low grade nitrogen.
- Grown for Flower: No.
- Foliage: Various shades of green
- Size: 1’
- Toxicity: None.
Sansevieria Trifasciata (Snake Plant/Mother-In-Law’s Tongue)
Sansevieria Trifasciata (Snake Plant/Mother-In-Law’s Tongue)
Snake Plant/Mother-In-Law’s Tongue is about as close as it gets to a plant-it-and-forget-it houseplant. The plant tolerates a wide range of moisture, soil, and light conditions. You can find variegated types which look great grown in metal or concrete containers for industrial chic.
- Soil: Well draining potting or cactus soil mix.
- Water: Soil should dry out between waterings; once to twice/month.
- Light: Indirect moderate to bright light.
- Fertilizer: Low grade nitrogen.
- Grown for Flower: No.
- Foliage: Various shades of green with variegation.
- Size: Under 1’ to 8’
- Toxicity: Medium.
Spathiphyllum Wallisii (Peace Lily)
Spathiphyllum Wallisii (Peace Lily)
Peace lilies are the epitome of grace and flow. From their wavy, verdant foliage to the white, cylindrical spathes, these plants will add to your interior decor in many ways.
- Soil: Well draining potting soil mix.
- Water: Should be kept moist; at least once/week.
- Light: Indirect low light.
- Fertilizer: Low grade nitrogen.
- Grown for Flower: Yes.
- Foliage: Dark green with white stippling in some varieties.
- Size: Under 2’ to 4’.
- Toxicity: Medium.