Variegated banana trees have some of the most striking variegation patterns of any plant. Perhaps you, humble Aussie, have spotted these beauties on Instagram or YouTube and are wondering how to acquire on of your very own. Well strap in, because I have some bad news for you: Variegated banana trees are not available in … Read more
Dozens of “rare” plants are seeing massive drops in value as Enliven rolls its new “collectors series” into Bunnings and Flower Power stores. Plants in big box stores like Bunnings are typically produced via tissue culture—a process by which plants are cloned in a lab in huge numbers. A “rare” plant, traditionally, is one that … Read more
With almost 500 recognised Philodendron species and countless cultivars and hybrids, it’s inevitable that a few are going to look quite similar. P. atabapoense and P. billietiae are two such plants that look quite alike at first glance. They’ve got similar growth habits and similar shaped leaves, but there are a few distinct features you … Read more
