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33 plants
in our database have a scientific or common name that begin with "m" |
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Agave americana
(Century plant, Maguey)
A succulent with sharply pointed leaves of that can grow up to 2m long, which are a grey-green and feel leathery to touch. A branched flower stem, which can grow to 8m long bears dense tapering spikes of bell-shaped creamy... |
Agave americana 'variegata'
(Century plant, Maguey)
Architectural and spiky - it makes a bold statement wherever it is used. Ideal for cooler locations as this plant is quite hardy.
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Aglaia odorata
(Chinese perfume tree, Chinese rice flower, Mock Lemon)
Attractive shrub from Southern China prized for its glossy foliage and fragrant flowers, which are sometimes used for flavouring tea and as a source of a natural insecticide.
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Aloe vera
(Barbados aloe, Medicine plant, True aloe)
Aloe vera is renowned for its medicinal uses, its leaf containing 12 vitamins. The plant is a succulent which forms in clumps with short stems leading to compact rosettes of thick mottled green... |
Asplenium bulbiferum
(Mother fern)
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Bucida buceras
(Black olive, Myrobalan tree, Terminalia bucera, Whitewood)
Attractive tree for well-lit areas. Some examples can be deciduous and will drop their leaves for no readily-apparent reason.
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Chamaedorea metallica
(Miniature fishtail palm)
Small palm with distinctive 'metallic' fronds. Robust and tolerates very low light levels.
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Crassula species
(Horn tree, Money plant)
Popular succulent, often called the money plant. Easy to look after but intolerant of sudden drops in temperature. A wide variety of forms available, including variegated types and the tubular-leaved 'Horn Tree' (Crassula... |
Dracaena deremensis 'Michiko'
(Dracaena 'Michiko', Michiko cane)
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Dracaena fragrans ‘Massangeana’
(Corn plant, Mass cane)
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Echinocactus grusonii
(Golden barrel cactus, Mother-in-law's cushion)
This plant has very sharp spines and must not be placed where children or other vulnerable people may be harmed.
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Ensete ventricosum
(Musa arnoldiana, Musa ensete)
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Epipremnum pinnatum
(Monstera nechodomii)
An easy-to-care for climber or trailing plant, often with highly variegated leaves. |
Ficus deltoidea
(Mistletoe fig, Mistletoe rubber plant)
Climbing fig with interesting triangular leaves. Easy to look after.
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Ficus macrophylla
(Australian banyan, Moreton Bay fig)
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Ficus microcarpa
(Chinese banyan, Ficus benjamina, Ficus nitida, Ficus retusa, Indian laurel, Malay banyan)
Resembling Ficus benjamina, but without the weeping habit or pointed leaf tips, F. microcarpa has a more stately appearance and a... |
Hyophorbe verschaffeltii
(Mascarena verschaffeltii, Spindle palm)
Attractive palm with distinctive orange midribs on the fronds.
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Maranta leuconeura
(Prayer plant, Rabbit's foot, Ten commandments)
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Metrosideros excelsus
(Metrosideros tomentosus, New Zealand Christmas tree, Pohutukawa)
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Miltonia species
(Pansy orchid)
Colourful orchid with large, pansy-like flowers.
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Monstera deliciosa
(Ceriman, Hurricane plant, Philodendron pertusum, Swiss cheese plant)
Monstera deliciosa has shiny, cordate leaves that are deeply incised and may reach 50 centimetres or more in length. The lobes are perforated with large holes and are either deep green or variegated with... |
Musa basjoo
(Japanese banana)
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Musa coccinea
(Flowering banana, Musa uranoscopus)
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Musa nana
(Common banana, Musa acuminata)
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Musa ornata
(Flowering banana, Ornamental banana)
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Phalaenopsis species
(Moth orchid)
Popular orchids for most interior situations. Modern varieties are very easy to grow and produce an abundance of flowers.
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Polyscias fruticosa
(Ming aralia)
Attractive bush with delicate fern-like foliage.
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Ravenea rivularis
(Majesty palm, Ravenea glauca)
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Rhoeo discolor
(Boat lily, Cradle lily, Men in a boat, Moses in his cradle, Moses in the bulrushes, Moses on a raft, Oyster plant, Rhoeo spathacea, Tradescantia spathacea)
Small foliage plant with velvety leaves from... |
Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Laurentii’
(Mother-in-law's tongue)
An old favourite enjoying a comeback. The upright, spkiy nature of the plant suits many minimalistic interiors.
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Schefflera pueckleri
(Mallet flower, Tupidanthus calyptratus)
Attractive shrub resembling Schefflera actinophylla, although the leaves are usually darker green and have more prominent veins.
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Spathiphyllum large hybrids
(Euro 92, Mauna loa, Peace lily, Sensation)
Hybrid forms of Spathiphyllum species that are often used as stand-alone specimens. |
Veitchia merrillii
(Adonidia palm, Christmas palm, Manila palm)
Usually used as a large, solitary specimen. This elegant palm has grey-green foliage and an attractively banded trunk. Small specimens for containers have recently become available.
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