‘Hybrid vigour’ and its effect on philodendrons
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
Philodendron
5 rare plants I wish I’d never bought
Our homes have pretty consistent humidity and temperature conditions throughout, and as a collection grows the water/feed/care that each plant receives becomes fairly consistent. Different … Read more
Uprooted releases Australian-first “White Vein” philodendron gloriosum
Thanks to years of careful cultivation, Philodendron Gloriosum is available in a wide variety of different forms. There are round forms, dark forms, pink forms, … Read more
Enliven launches their online store and “Platinum Collection”
Enliven, Australia’s leading wholesale producer of rare and unique plants, has finally launched their much-delayed direct-to-consumer online store. The site also introduces Enliven’s new Platinum … Read more
Rare indoor plants being mass-produced in Australia (Feb 2023 edition)
Nurseries are constantly introducing new and exciting indoor plants into the Australian market. In this post, we look at some of the previously rare plants … Read more
5 furry stemmed philodendrons you can buy in Australia
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
The newest “Rare Plants” being mass-produced in Australia
Australian nurseries are constantly working to bring new and exciting indoor plants to market. In this post, we look at some of the (formerly) rare … Read more
Philodendron sp. Colombia has a new name: Philodendron El Guapo
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