Foliage and Architectural Plants
Foliage plants maintain visual interest even when flowering plants are between bloom cycles.
Coleus
Fast-growing foliage plant available in many combinations of green, red, pink and yellow.
Best placement: Bright shade or protected veranda
Light: Partial shade to gentle sun
Water: Regular, without waterlogging
Container: Small to medium pot
Recommended nursery bag: 5″ × 7″
Display idea: Mix contrasting leaf colours
Propagation: Stem cuttings
Planting material: Tip cutting
Uniform size: 8-10 cm, 2-3 nodes
Preparation: Remove lower leaves and flower spikes; pinch the tip after rooting
Number per nursery bag: 2 for a bushy plant
Croton
A bold foliage shrub with glossy leaves in green, yellow, orange and red.
Best placement: Bright entrance or protected patio
Light: Bright filtered light
Water: Moderate and consistent
Container: Medium to large pot
Recommended nursery bag: 6″ × 9″
Display idea: Use as a colourful anchor plant
Propagation: Stem cuttings or air layering
Planting material: Tip cutting or air layer
Uniform size: 10-15 cm, 3-5 leaves
Preparation: Use firm tips; remove lower leaves; wear gloves because sap may irritate
Number per nursery bag: 1
Caladium
A seasonal foliage plant with heart-shaped leaves and striking colour patterns.
Best placement: Shaded display or protected courtyard
Light: Bright shade
Water: Keep lightly moist during growth
Container: Small to medium pot
Recommended nursery bag: 6″ × 9″
Display idea: Group by leaf pattern
Propagation: Tuber division
Planting material: Tuber division
Uniform size: Piece 3-5 cm wide with at least 1 clear eye
Preparation: Cut only large tubers; dust or air-dry cut surfaces for about 1 day
Number per nursery bag: 1 piece
Cordyline
An upright accent plant with colourful strap-like leaves.
Best placement: Entrance, veranda or mixed display
Light: Bright filtered light
Water: Moderate
Container: Medium to large pot
Recommended nursery bag: 10″ × 13″
Display idea: Place behind shorter plants
Propagation: Stem sections or shoots
Planting material: Tip or cane cutting
Uniform size: 10-15 cm with 2-3 nodes
Preparation: Mark the top end of cane pieces; allow cuts to dry briefly
Number per nursery bag: 1
Snake Plant
A strong architectural plant that tolerates irregular watering and a range of indoor light levels.
Best placement: Living room, office or covered entrance
Light: Low to bright indirect light
Water: Low; allow mix to dry
Container: Stable pot with drainage
Recommended nursery bag: 6″ × 9″
Display idea: Use tall forms as floor plants
Propagation: Division or leaf cuttings
Planting material: Rhizome division or leaf section
Uniform size: Division with 1 shoot, or leaf section 8-10 cm
Preparation: Preserve the bottom-to-top direction of leaf pieces; dry cuts for 1-2 days
Number per nursery bag: 1 division or section
Peace Lily
A graceful indoor foliage plant with white flower-like spathes.
Best placement: Bright indoor room away from harsh sun
Light: Medium to bright indirect light
Water: Keep evenly but lightly moist
Container: Medium decorative cover pot
Recommended nursery bag: 6″ × 9″
Display idea: Pair with simple neutral containers
Propagation: Division
Planting material: Rooted crown division
Uniform size: Crown with 2-3 shoots and roots
Preparation: Divide a mature clump; retain roots and remove damaged leaves
Number per nursery bag: 1 division
ZZ Plant
A glossy, upright indoor plant suited to customers seeking a low-maintenance option.
Best placement: Office, reception or living room
Light: Low to bright indirect light
Water: Low; avoid frequent watering
Container: Medium floor or table pot
Recommended nursery bag: 6″ × 9″
Display idea: Use alone in a clean modern pot
Propagation: Division or leaf cuttings
Planting material: Rooted rhizome division
Uniform size: Division with 1-2 shoots and part of a rhizome
Preparation: Divide only established clumps; allow damaged rhizome surfaces to dry briefly
Number per nursery bag: 1 division
Boston Fern
A lush fern with arching fronds for sheltered, humid locations.
Best placement: Shaded veranda or hanging basket
Light: Bright shade
Water: Regular, even moisture
Container: Hanging or pedestal pot
Recommended nursery bag: 6″ × 9″
Display idea: Use to soften a shaded corner
Propagation: Division or runners
Planting material: Rooted crown division
Uniform size: Crown section 8-12 cm wide
Preparation: Separate a dense clump; each piece must have fronds, crown and roots
Number per nursery bag: 1 division
Anthurium
A glossy foliage plant with colourful, long-lasting spathes for protected displays.
Best placement: Sheltered bright-shade area
Light: Bright indirect light
Water: Moderate with airy media
Container: Medium decorative pot
Recommended nursery bag: 6″ × 9″
Display idea: Feature one plant at eye level
Propagation: Division
Planting material: Rooted division or basal shoot
Uniform size: 1 shoot with 2-3 leaves and roots
Preparation: Separate carefully without damaging aerial or basal roots
Number per nursery bag: 1
Areca Palm
A soft, upright palm that adds height and a welcoming tropical effect.
Best placement: Sheltered entrance or veranda side
Light: Bright filtered light
Water: Moderate
Container: Large stable pot
Recommended nursery bag: 10″ × 13″
Display idea: Anchor each side with one tall plant
Propagation: Division or seed
Planting material: Rooted basal division or seedling
Uniform size: Division with 2-3 stems and roots
Preparation: Divide only a large, healthy clump; keep as much root as possible
Number per nursery bag: 1 division
Dracaena
An upright foliage plant available in many leaf colours and forms.
Best placement: Covered entrance or veranda
Light: Bright indirect light
Water: Moderate; avoid saturation
Container: Medium to large pot
Recommended nursery bag: 10″ × 13″
Display idea: Pair with low flowering pots
Propagation: Cane or tip cuttings
Planting material: Tip or cane cutting
Uniform size: 10-15 cm with 2-3 nodes
Preparation: Mark the top end; allow the cut surface to dry briefly
Number per nursery bag: 1
Bird of Paradise
A strong architectural plant with bold leaves and distinctive orange-and-blue flowers.
Best placement: Sunny focal point or large container
Light: Sun to bright partial shade
Water: Moderate
Container: Large stable pot
Recommended nursery bag: 10″ × 13″
Display idea: Use as a single statement plant
Propagation: Division or seed
Planting material: Rooted rhizome division
Uniform size: 1-2 fans with strong roots
Preparation: Divide a mature clump with a sharp tool; retain roots and a growing point
Number per nursery bag: 1 division
Aglaonema
A compact tropical foliage plant with patterned green, silver, cream or reddish leaves for protected displays.
Best placement: Bright indoor room, sheltered veranda or shaded display
Light: Low to bright indirect light; patterned forms prefer brighter filtered light
Water: Moderate; allow slight surface drying and avoid waterlogging
Container: Medium decorative pot with drainage
Recommended nursery bag: 6″ × 8″
Display idea: Use patterned foliage as a calm tabletop or floor accent
Propagation: Division or cane cuttings
Planting material: Rooted division or cane cutting
Uniform size: Division with 2–3 shoots, or cane 8–10 cm with 1–2 nodes
Preparation: Prefer rooted divisions; allow cane cuts to dry briefly before planting
Number per nursery bag: 1
Oyster Plant
A compact rosette-forming plant with green upper leaf surfaces and purple undersides that gradually spreads through offsets.
Best placement: Border edge, beneath taller plants or in a colourful foliage group
Light: Bright shade, filtered sunlight or gentle morning sun
Water: Moderate; allow the surface to dry slightly between waterings
Container: Medium-width container that accommodates new offsets
Recommended nursery bag: 5″ × 7″
Display idea: Plant in a group to create a green-and-purple ground-level display
Propagation: Offsets or division
Planting material: Rooted offset or division
Uniform size: Rosette 6–10 cm wide
Preparation: Separate a side rosette with roots or a small piece of the basal stem
Number per nursery bag: 1–2