Endemic to the Philippines, and due to its close resemblance to Dischidia oiantha, its identification is often confused and a bit of a mystery. Dischidia sp.‘Geri’ makes a great beginner species. It can tolerate temperatures into the 40’s F, wide ranges of light levels and can even withstand over-watering or drought for short periods of time. Furthermore, D. sp. ‘Geri’ even makes a great terrarium species! The foliage is a wonderful soft green color and coin shaped with new foliage often emerging a nice red. The flowers are creamy white and are born in small clusters of three to ten. They posses no noticeable fragrance but are pleasant nonetheless. Dischidia sp. ‘Geri’ is the “total package” for lovers of all things Dischidia.

A widepread species of ‘Bird’s Nest Fern’ that occurs naturally throughout much of Southeast Asia and the Indo-Pacific region. Normally an epiphyte or lithophyte in nature, it grows equally well in a moist, well drained media or in a garden with good soil drainage. It’s classic Bird’s Nest shape is actually useful in nature as a ‘trash basket’ to catch leaves and other fallen debris so that nutrients may be absorbed. A desirable plant with many uses from landscape to potted and even terrariums when small. Growing it as an epiphyte is a good way to see this plant as it would appear in it natural habitat.

A really nice, low-growing to somewhat mounding species that is fairly new on the scene. Native to South Africa, it is vigorous and easy growing with short, very branchy stems and lots of adventitious roots.

It is very full and dense with growth in small whorls, medium green, and easy! Superior terrarium choice.

Keep moist, not wet. Does not like to dry out completely.

Selaginella krausiana

A delightful miniature that can best be described as the ultimate terrarium aroid. A self heading type that produces clumps of plants making one large, impressive specimen, it has handsome lanceolate leaves that seem to pop up in every possible nook making it look almost like a small tropical shrub. In the terrarium, it doesn’t get overly aggressive and keeps to its spot while it grows. Being that it loves moisture and low light, it is best grown in high humidity with almost constant root moisture and low light (bright shade is perfect). This plant is not fussy and should be easy to grow even for those with a black thumb.

Asplenium antiquum ‘Japanese Birdnest‘  This is one of the most widely grown forms of birdnest ferns due to it’s compact size, beautiful form with many narrow leaves in a in a gracefully arching rosette. Suitable for shaded gardens, growing as an epiphyte in trees or on mounts, indoor culture or terrarium use when small.

This is a new species for us. It has very unusual tubers that are long and thin. The leaf is highly divided with a narrow pale green spathe on a tall stalk that has a long lime-green spadix. It is native to Central and West Thailand.

Shipped partially bare-root.

An interesting and somewhat obscure member of the Melastomataceae that contains many much more familiar species. This species is an epiphyte that lives in the moist to wet tropical forests of Indonesia, our specimen originating in Borneo. A compact shrub-like plant that superficially resembles Hydnophytum, but without the caudex base. The foliage is borne on slender branches, oblong leathery leaves that are lime green. The flowers are borne in clusters along the mature branches and are quite tiny and white followed by clusters of small pea sized orange fruit. The flowers and fruits can appear at any time of year and are usually present.

This species is decorated with orange berries directly along the branches that ripen to pink and purple. A more compact, well-shaped plant about 18 inches tall, with wide, attractive leaves that are thick and glossy. A choice plant. 

A Begonia-like plant from Southeast Asia with trailing scandent or creeping, fleshy stems, lined with alternating oblong leaves. The foliage is showy, purplish on the edges with a deep green surface and a light green center. Makes a good groundcover in warm zones, a nice hanging basket plant and a terrarium must-have. Fast and easy to grow.

The ‘Netherlands’ clone of Platycerium bifurcatum is a selected cultivar of this species that has become the most widely produced. Developed to be hardier, with stiffer leaves and more forgiving of ‘eratic’ watering, especially the nemsis of most ferns; overwatering. Physically it looks like the common form, but with a bit more silvery color and deeper incised fronds that reach about two feet long.

Like the typical form it can withstand outdoor winter conditions in much of Florida and warmer areas of the south and west and is exceedingly easy to grow. Please note that our 4 inch potted plants are big enough to mount to a plaque or basket and are a best choice as a starter for that purpose.