Variegated & Color-Leaved Plants

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Agave americana 'Opal'

Agave americana 'Opal'

We bought this beautiful agave in a garden center in Solano County, California without a name, and recently saw it in Tony Avent's garden in North Carolina. It is not the common yellow margined form with long swooping leaves. This is more compact, a...
SKU: #885 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $25.00

Agave lophantha 'Quadricolor'

Agave lophantha 'Quadricolor'

This distinctive and uncommon agave has dark green spiny leaves edged yellow with a light green stripe in the center of the leaf. It makes a very beautiful globose specimen plant about 12 inches in diameter. Needs good drainage and bright light; keep...
SKU: #1301 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $32.00

Agave tequilana, yellow margined

Agave tequilana, yellow margined

Agave tequilana, as the name implies, is where a good marguerita begins. As an ornamental it is also a star, with dramatic upswept blue-gray leaves with dark termimal spines. This selection also sports a creamy yellow margin. It is a dramatic and ...
SKU: #697 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $28.00

Aglaonema commutatum 'Bangkok Dream'

Aglaonema commutatum 'Bangkok Dream'

The green form of Aglaonema commutatum is a standard in shopping malls and restaurants everywhere; it is durable but less than exciting in its original form. This very rare selection has liberal splashes of cream on the gray-green leaves. The variega...
SKU: #817 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $38.00

Aglaonema hybrid 'Christmas Day'

Aglaonema hybrid 'Christmas Day'

This is the first offering of a new Thai aglaonema hybrid. The leaves are broadly oval, glossy, mostly red in the center with some green around the margin. The intensity of the red color depends on intensity of light. The leaf petioles are creamy whi...
SKU: #1253 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $65.00

Aglaonema hybrid 'Dap Na Rai'

Aglaonema hybrid 'Dap Na Rai'

New hybrid Aglaonema from Thailand with an upright habit, and leaves about an inch wide, silver with a dark green edge. This is a distinctive combination of color and texture. Easy in moderate light. Plant in a well-drained soil mix and allow to dry ...
SKU: #7287 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $22.00

Aglaonema hybrid 'Donna Carmen'

Aglaonema hybrid 'Donna Carmen'

A new "Chinese evergreen" from Indonesia that will make the old familiar varieties look dowdy by comparison. It was bred by Mr. George Hambali in Bogor, West Java and is a hybrid of A. nitidum var. curtisii and A. rotundum. It has a cream stem and le...
SKU: #671 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $28.00

Aglaonema hybrid 'Easter Parade'

Aglaonema hybrid 'Easter Parade'

A very beautiful new Thai hybrid aglaonema that makes the green/silver common aglaonemas look dull by comparison. This cultivar has broader leaves heavily splashed with pink with a green margin. It forms a low, broadly spreading plant. It likes moder...
SKU: #1256 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $65.00

Aglaonema hybrid 'Fourth of July'

Aglaonema hybrid 'Fourth of July'

A very beautiful new Thai hybrid aglaonema that makes the green/silver common aglaonemas look dull in comparison. This cultivar is heavily splashed with hot red/pink with a green margin. The oval leaves are smaller than Easter Parade, and the habit i...
SKU: #1255 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $65.00

Aglaonema hybrid 'Moon Festival'

Aglaonema hybrid 'Moon Festival'

This is the first release of a new Thai aglaonema hybrid. It has rather narrow long-oval wavy leaves marked with creamy white, soft pastel pink, and red and green, with a cerise pink midrib. The stem and leaf petioles are creamy white suffused with p...
SKU: #1252 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $65.00

Aglaonema hybrid 'Ocelot'

Aglaonema hybrid 'Ocelot'

'Ocelot' is another addition to the group of wonderful new Thai aglaonema hybrids. This is apparently a hybrid with Aglaonema brevispatha, with a very short stem and very upright, glossy foliage. The leaves are spotted white, to about 15" tall. In br...
SKU: #7297 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $22.00

Aglaonema hybrid 'Pride of Sumatra'

Aglaonema hybrid 'Pride of Sumatra'

This new "Chinese evergreen" from Indonesia was bred by Mr. Gregori Hambali of Bogor, West Java (A. rotundum X A. commutatum 'Tricolor'). It is one of a series of new hybrids that make the old varieties look dowdy by comparison. The leaves are deep r...
SKU: #670 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $30.00

Aglaonema modestum 'Faint Heart'

Aglaonema modestum 'Faint Heart'

Aglaonema modestum is a green-leaved "Chinese evergreen" that is easily grown, but has little ornamental appeal. This rare variegated form has a variable cream or yellow to chartreuse blotch in the center of the leaf that makes it much more interesti...
SKU: #704 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $25.00

Aglaonema modestum 'Spilt Milk'

Aglaonema modestum 'Spilt Milk'

This rare variegated aglaonema is a flamboyant variant of A. modestum, an easy but unexciting species. This form has large segments of pure white scattered randomly on the green leaves. It is an undemanding indoor plant for moderate light if it has g...
SKU: #816 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $30.00

Aglaonema stenophyllum 'Streaker'

Aglaonema stenophyllum 'Streaker'

This exciting new "Chinese evergreen" from Thailand looks, at first glance, like a dracaena. The leaves are extremely narrow, dark green streaked with light green on greenish white stalks. This is a new and exciting variation of a familiar indoor pla...
SKU: #1177 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $25.00

Ainsliaea cordifolia

Ainsliaea cordifolia

This woodland perennial in the daisy family with its beautiful silver mottled leaves is often mistaken for asarum in the wild, and they often grow together in mixed colonies. Each plant has a different leaf pattern, but they are all beautiful. They l...
SKU: #1205 2.5 inch pot  (1 ) $22.00

Ajuga reptans 'Planet Zork'

Ajuga reptans 'Planet Zork'

The ground cover is said to be from outer space, thought to have landed on a meteorite from the plant Zork. This Japanese discovery has upright spoon-shaped leaves that are variously wrinkled and congested, with white, grayish and pink variegation. I...
SKU: #196 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $16.00

Albizia julibrissin 'Summer Chocolate' NEW!

Albizia julibrissin 'Summer Chocolate' NEW!

This patented Japanese selection was made by Dr. Masato Yokoi. I saw the original plant in his garden years ago, and received a plant from the first round of propagation. Its lacy purple foliage is unique among hardy trees and shrubs. It grows very q...
SKU: #7538 3.5" pot  (1 ) $48.00

Alocasia cucullata 'Moon Landing'

Alocasia cucullata 'Moon Landing'

I think this is the most beautiful variegated alocasia found in recent years. This form of A. cucullata has a big bold splash of bright yellow in the center of each leaf. The leaves of this variety are nearly round and as the plant gets older, the va...
SKU: #1123 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $30.00

Alocasia cucullata 'Yellowtail'

Alocasia cucullata 'Yellowtail'

This small but vigorous alocasia has glossy spoon-shaped leaves with a yellow to yellow-green edge and an elongated leaf tip. It is easy in bright to moderate light with warm temperatures, not dry. Eventually forms a short trunk. Grown in 3.5 inch sq...
SKU: #968 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $18.00

Alocasia lindenii

Alocasia lindenii

Also known as Xanthosoma or Homalomena lindenii, this is one of the most strikingly beautiful of the tender "elephant ears". The leaves are deep velvety green with brightly contrasting white stripes along the veins. It grows to about 2-3' tall and wi...
SKU: #648 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $18.00

Alocasia macrorhiza 'Storm Warning'

Alocasia macrorhiza 'Storm Warning'

This is a new form of the giant elephant's ear with black leaf stalks and shiny dark green to black-green leaves, depending on the amount of sunlight. It makes a striking specimen to about 8' tall, for a large pot or bedding scheme in the summer gard...
SKU: #573 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $24.00

Alocasia macrorhiza 'Variegata'

Alocasia macrorhiza 'Variegata'

A spectacular selection of the giant elephant's ear with white, cream and gray-green random splashes of color on its bold tropical foliage, growing to 6 feet tall. Use in a pot or in a bedding composition in the summer and bring in to a warm sunny ro...
SKU: #569 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $30.00

Alocasia micholitziana 'Green Velvet Variegated'

Alocasia micholitziana 'Green Velvet Variegated'

This aptly named elephant ear has rich velvety green foliage splashed with pure white, to about 3' tall. The Japanese consider it the most beautiful variegated alocasia. It is a good indoor plant for moderate to bright light, or in a pot in the shade...
SKU: #860 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $45.00

Alocasia odora 'Okinawa Silver'

Alocasia odora 'Okinawa Silver'

This rare and beautiful variegated "elephant ear" from Okinawa was named and introduced by Dr. Masato Yokoi in Japan. It is similar overall to Alocasia macrorhiza, but smaller, with more rounded, thicker, glossier leaves. It is capable of making a wo...
SKU: #503 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $45.00

Alocasia sanderiana

Alocasia sanderiana

This is a very beautiful and very rare "African mask" alocasia with deeply lobed, rather plastic-like foliage. The leaves are deep green, very glossy, with gray veins. Likes moist rich soil and warm temperatures, moderate light to shade. Plants sold ...
SKU: #1167 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $28.00

Alpinia intermedia 'Sun Spice'

Alpinia intermedia 'Sun Spice'

A very beautiful new variegated evergreen ginger from Japan, a hybrid of one of the hardiest species. The clump grows to about 18 inches tall with spreading leaves. The leaves are boldly spashed yellow, with stable variegation. It does not flower hea...
SKU: #773 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $22.00

Alpinia japonica 'Extra Spicy'

Alpinia japonica 'Extra Spicy'

A new variegated form of an evergreen woodland perennial from southern Japan. The upright glossy green leaves are heavily striped and splashed with white, contrasting with the luscious pink flowers in late spring to early summer. Remove any all-gree...
SKU: #504 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $25.00

Amorphophallus atroviridis

Amorphophallus atroviridis

This is, overall, the prettiest of the many available species of Amorphophallus. They are aroids related to jack-in-the-pulpit with dramatic leaves and strange flowers. This species is from Thailand, with leaves that emerge with a unique velvety/meta...
SKU: #532 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $30.00

Ananas lucidus 'Fruit Salad'

Ananas lucidus 'Fruit Salad'

Yet another pineapple without pain: no spines. A cheerfully tri-colorful pineapple with gray-green leaves margined bright pink on new growth changing to white on older leaves. Can make cute little pineapples (with a variegated topknot of foliage) in...
SKU: #597 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $22.00

Ananas lucidus 'Red Smoothie'

Ananas lucidus 'Red Smoothie'

Ornamental pineapples without pain! The spiky dark orange-red foliage is perfectly spineless so you can take off your armor. Like any other pineapple, this can make a small typical pineapple fruit. It needs bright light, good drainage, and warmth. Ne...
SKU: #562 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $22.00

Anemone keiskeiana

Anemone keiskeiana

Very distinctive spring-blooming Japanese wildflower with 3-parted dark leaves mottled with brown and silver, emerging very early in spring. Flowers are white, with around 20 petals. Foliage disappears in the summer. Likes humus-rich, well-drained so...
SKU: #198 2.5 inch pot  (1 ) $15.00

Arachnis 'Isobel' NEW!

Arachnis 'Isobel' NEW!

A scrambling epiphytic orchid from Thailand in the vanda group, producing aerial roots from the stem. The long, narrow leaves are gray-green bordered in pure white. Older plants produce sprays of spotted white flowers. Pot in a very coarse mix and ...
SKU: #650 3.5" pot  (1 ) $40.00

Arisaema serratum, patterned leaves

Arisaema serratum, patterned leaves

Rare and beautiful variant of a common Japanese species, this one with a splash of silver on each of the leaflets for all-summer ornamental value. Needs well-drained soil in shade. USDA Zones 5-9. Fall/Winter shipments are unpotted tubers - Cou...
SKU: #7076 Spring price - potted plant  (1 ) $22.00

Aristolochia onoei 'Pipe Dream'

Aristolochia onoei 'Pipe Dream'

Rare variegated form of a semi-woody climber from Japan to about 6 feet tall, not rampant, with arrowhead-shaped leaves with rounded earlobes at the base. The leaves are generously splashed with yellow on a green background. Older plants produce brow...
SKU: #865 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $32.00

Asarum asaroides 'Cloud Nine'

Asarum asaroides 'Cloud Nine'

Evergreen clump-forming species from central and southern Japan with gray-green evergreen leaves to 5" long, with cloudy silver patterns. This very rare Japanese selection has large tubby pale jade green flowers and an especially beautiful leaf patte...
SKU: #34 2.5 inch pot  (1 ) $50.00

Asarum asaroides 'Jade Turtle'

Asarum asaroides 'Jade Turtle'

Evergreen clump-forming species from central and southern Japan with gray-green evergreen leaves to 5" long, with attractive leaf patterns. We have been selling this rare Japanese selection as "albino flower selection #5" but it is so nice that it de...
SKU: #33 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $30.00

Asarum sakawanum

Asarum sakawanum

Japanese evergreen clumper from Shikoku Island, Japan. The 5" long leaves are green to gray-green, patterned in endless variety. "Dutchman's pipe" flowers. Strong grower and good garden plant. USDA Zones 7-9. Grown in 2.5" pot. Counts as 1/2 plan...
SKU: #87 2.5 inch pot  (1 ) $16.00

Asarum satsumense

Asarum satsumense

The southern Japanese relative of A. asaroides with boldly ruffled and tuberculated flowers. Clumping evergreen with large, gray-green, patterned leaves. Good garden plant in the South. USDA Zones 7-9. Grown in 2.5" pot. Counts as 1/2 plant for s...
SKU: #89 2.5 inch pot  (1 ) $18.00

Asarum subglobosum

Asarum subglobosum

Rare southern Japan species with clumps of evergreen gray-green patterned leaves. The flowers are fairly large, beige, and nearly globose. Good garden plant in the South. USDA Zones 7-9 Grown in 2.5" pots. Counts as 1/2 plant for shipping....
SKU: #100 2.5 inch pot  (1 ) $15.00

Aspidistra elatior 'Akebono'

Aspidistra elatior 'Akebono'

This is a vigorous, tall-growing old Japanese cultivar with large, broad leaves with a yellow center stripe. Young plants sometimes have additional stripes but will settle down with age to a single center stripe. The name means "daybreak" in Japanese...
SKU: #248 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $28.00

Aspidistra elatior 'Asahi'

Aspidistra elatior 'Asahi'

An old familiar Japanese selection much used in flower arranging. Tall-growing with broad leaves, frosted white at tips. Frosting sometimes disappears after dividing but will reappear as plant bulks up. The name means "sunrise". USDA Zones 7b-10. Ove...
SKU: #249 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $24.00