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‘Hybrid vigour’ and its effect on philodendrons

May 18, 2025

Hybrid vigour, also known as heterosis, is a phenomenon where the offspring of two genetically distinct parent plants exhibit superior qualities compared to their parents. … Read more

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Why are variegated alocasia so unstable?

May 17, 2023

Variegated Alocasias are highly prized by plant collectors thanks to the stunning contrasted patterns their leaves produce. Unfortunately, vareigated alocasia often revert, meaning they lose … Read more

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5 furry stemmed philodendrons you can buy in Australia

January 6, 2023

There are hundreds of different philodendron species in the world, and many thousands more that have been produced through selective breeding or hybridisation. Of these, … Read more

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Are small-form and large-form monstera deliciosa different species?

November 26, 2022September 17, 2022

Let’s jump straight to the answer: Botanists DO NOT recognise large-form monstera and small-form monstera (sometimes called borsigiana) as different species or a subspecies. Both … Read more

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How to care for newly-arrived plants—Kaylee Ellen’s (very) helpful guide

November 26, 2022August 26, 2022

Kaylee Ellen is a British plant shop owner known for YouTube channel, which focuses heavily on the collection and care of rare aroid houseplants. Tucked … Read more

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Philodendron sp. Colombia has a new name: Philodendron El Guapo

November 26, 2022May 29, 2022

A few years ago, a new Philodendron emerged—seemingly from nowhere—and took Instagram by storm. The sp. Colombia, as it became known, is a form of … Read more

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Are vareigated musas (banana trees) available in Australia?

November 26, 2022May 8, 2022

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 … Read more

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What’s the difference between philodendron atabapoense and philodendron billietiae?

November 26, 2022February 20, 2022

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 … Read more

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