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49 plants
in our database have a scientific or common name that begin with "s" |
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Acorus gramineus
(Sweet flag)
A clump-forming grass-like plant related to arum lilies. A variegated form is particularly attractive.
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Aechmea fasciata
(Silver vase, Urn plant)
A Brazilian plant with broad leaves that are densely grey-scaled with silver cross banding. The leaves form a funnel from which purple-blue flowers and pink bracts protrude.
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Arecastrum romanzoffianum
(Cocos plumosa, Queen palm, Syagrus romanzoffianum)
graceful palm that is often used in groups or as a solitary specimen in formal situations and in large containers.
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Arundo donax
(False bamboo, Giant reed, Spanish reed)
An easy to maintain alternative to bamboo for interiors. Fast growing and with the potential to get very big.
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Asparagus falcatus
(Sickle thorn)
This plant derives its name from its sickle-shaped ‘leaves’ and its climbing, 90 cm high prickly stems.
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Chamaedorea costaricana
(Costa Rican bamboo palm, Showy bamboo palm)
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Chlorophytum comosum
(Anthericum comosum, Spider plant)
A clump-forming stemless perennial with fleshy roots. The leaves, which are variegated with white longitudinal stripes, resemble grass.
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Clusia rosea
(Balsam apple, Clusia major, Copey, Scotch attorney)
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Ctenanthe amabilis
(Stromanthe amabilis)
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Ctenanthe burle-marxii
(Stromanthe amabilis)
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Cyrtostachys renda
(Cyrtostachys lakka, Lipstick palm, Sealing wax palm)
Attractive palm with distinctive bright red stems and petioles. |
Epipremnum aureum
(Devil's ivy, Golden pothos, Pothos aureus, Scindapsus aureus, Taro vine)
An easy-to-care for climber or trailing plant, often with highly variegated leaves. Some modern varieties have very large leaves and make good specimens... |
Ficus benjamina
(Benjamin tree, Small-leaved rubber plant, Weeping fig)
A versatile plant which looks attractive as a stand alone specimen or as part of a mixed display.
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Guzmania hybrids
(Scarlet star)
More than 170 Guzmania hybrids have been produced in a huge variety of colours. Red, pink, purple and yellow are the most common.
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Guzmania lingulata
(Scarlet star)
Small, colourful bromeliads ideal for bowls and to provide a splash of colour in landscape beds.
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Howea forsteriana
(Kentia forsteriana, Kentia palm, Sentry palm, Thatch palm)
A specimen plant that is best displayed on its own. It is very robust and will tolerate a very wide range of conditions. |
Hyophorbe verschaffeltii
(Mascarena verschaffeltii, Spindle palm)
Attractive palm with distinctive orange midribs on the fronds.
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Laurus nobilis
(Bay, Sweet bay)
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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... |
Nephrolepis exaltata
(Boston fern, Sword fern)
A popular plant for hanging baskets and mixed displays, where its textured fronds contrast well with the foliage and flowers of other species. Also good in mass bedding on landscape schemes. Suitable for use around... |
Pachira aquatica
(Guiana chestnut, Provision tree, Shaving brush tree, Water chestnut)
Unusually proportioned plant. The stem is almost always braided into a plait to give it some rigidity.
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Pandanus utilis
(Screw pine)
Beautiful plant with a distinctive spiral growth pattern, hence its common name. Watch out for sharp spines on the leaf edges and midribs.
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Platycerium bifurcatum
(Stag's horn fern)
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Pseudopanax laetus
(Shiny lancewood)
Elegant bush with distinctive deep red stems and leaf petioles. Hardy to -5 degrees Celsius, but also very good indoors.
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Ptychosperma elegans
(Alexander palm, Seaforthia elegans, Solitaire palm)
A tall, elegant palm used as a specimen in interior landscapes, feature beds and large containers.
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Radermachera sinica
(China doll, Stereospermum sinicum)
A compact, bushy shrub suitable for mixed beds or as a small specimen.
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Rhipsalidopsis gaertneri
(Easter cactus, Haitoria gaertneri, Schlumbergera gaertneri)
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Sansevieria cylindrica
Very odd looking plant that is fairly new to the market. Long, succulent fingers appear to wave at the viewer. Easy to maintain, but it must not get chilled.
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Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Hahnii’
(Dwarf snake plant)
A small, spiky varient of the 'Mother-in-law's tongue'. Equally as easy to maintain. Ideal for desk bowls and receptions in modern buildings.
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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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Sansevieria zeylanica
(Ceylon bowstring hemp)
Resembling the more common Sansevieria trifasciata and useful in the same way, this species has a different range of leaf patterns.
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Schefflera actinophylla
(Brassaia actinophylla, Queensland umbrella plant, Schefflera 'Amate')
Schefflera actinophylla has large, leathery leaves attached by thick stalks to the tree-like stem.
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Schefflera arboricola
(Heptapleurum arboricola, Umbrella plant)
Schefflera arboricola is an erect, well-branched shrub or tree with palmate, glossy foliage. A variegated form is also available.
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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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Schlumbergera X buckleyi
(Christmas cactus, Schlumbergera X bridgesii)
Colourful epiphytic cactus with exotic flowers that bloom around Christmastime. Robust and tolerant of neglect.
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Scindapsus pictus
(Satin Potho, Silver vine)
Climbing / trailing species with attractive variegated foliage.
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Selaginella 'Jori'
Small, clump-forming moss ideal as underplanting or in bowls. Must be kept very moist. |
Senecio crassissimus
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Senecio haworthii
(Coccoon plant, Kleinia haworthii, Kleinia tomentosa)
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Siderasis fuscata
Small foliage plant with purple-tinted leaves. Ideal for underplanting in feature beds, or in desk bowls. The leaves have a soft, downy texture.
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Sparmannia africana
(African hemp, African linden, House lime)
Unusual shrubby plant with large, soft, downy leaves. Small bright flowers are sometimes produced indoors.
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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. |
Spathiphyllum wallisii
(Peace lily, White sails)
Occasionally used as a small specimen plant but more commonly found in single or mixed displays, or as under planting to larger species. |
Strelitizia nicolai
(White bird of paradise)
Similar to Strelitzia reginae, the 'Bird of Paradise' plant. This species has white and blue inflorescences. In the wild, it can grow to a height of 4 metres, though they are much smaller when grown indoors.
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Strelitzia reginae
(Bird of paradise plant, Crane flower)
The amazing flowers of this plant resemble the heads of exotic birds, such as cranes or birds of paradise.
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Stromanthe sanguinea
Shrubby plant ideal for feature beds. The plant is distinguished by the blood red colour on the underside of the leaves, hence its specific name: sanguinea, from the latin word for blood.
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Syngonium podophyllum
(Goosefoot vine, Nephthytis liberica, White butterfly)
Small variegated aroid that is often trained to climb a pole or hang from a basket. Available with a wide range of leaf patterns. Very easy to maintain.
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Tillandsia usneoides
(Spanish moss)
Neither Spanish, nor a moss. This unusual species is actually a bromeliad, related to the pineapple! Most often used as a top dressing or as an accessory to other plant displays.
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Yucca elephantipes
(Spineless yucca, Yucca gigantea, Yucca guatamalensis, Yucca lenneana)
A specimen plant used for the architectural value of its leaf clusters, sprouting from upright or branched trunks of varying height. |
