New Arrivals Have Landed and They’re All Absolute Characters
- Jonny Balchandani
- Jan 14
- 4 min read
Every now and then, a delivery turns up that reminds me why I do this. Not because it’s expensive. Not because it’s rare. But because every plant in the box has a personality. A mood. A reason to exist beyond being green and decorative.
This drop is stacked with plants that grow differently, behave differently, and bring something genuinely interesting to a collection. Some are calm and architectural. Some are dramatic. Some look like they were designed by someone who got bored halfway through reality.
If you’re the type who likes plants that start conversations, this is your moment.
Let’s get into it.
Anthuriums: Velvet, Veins and Quiet Confidence
Anthurium Silver Blush
This is elegance without ego. Thick, velvety leaves brushed with silver like someone softly erased parts of the green. It doesn’t shout. It doesn’t need to.
Why buy it:
Because it looks expensive even when it’s doing nothing. It ages beautifully and gets better with time.
Intriguing fact:
That silver isn’t variegation. It’s structural light reflection caused by the leaf’s cell structure. Nature showing off, quietly.
Anthurium clarinervium
The classic heart-leaf with veins so bold they look hand-drawn.
Why buy it:
It’s one of the best “gateway” anthuriums. Dramatic but forgiving. Perfect if you want to dip a toe into velvet territory.
Intriguing fact:
Those thick veins help regulate water movement in the leaf, which is why this plant feels sturdier than it looks.
Anthurium magnificum
Bigger. Broader. Built like it lifts weights.
Why buy it:
Because scale matters. This is an anthurium that fills space and dominates a room without climbing.
Intriguing fact:
As it matures, the petioles become squarer rather than round. A subtle detail collectors obsess over.
Anthurium peltigerum
Weird. Unusual. Hugely underrated.
Why buy it:
Because it doesn’t look like other anthuriums. The leaf attachment is different, giving it an almost shield-like stance.
Intriguing fact:
Its growth habit makes it one of the more architectural anthuriums, closer to sculpture than foliage.
Alocasias: Texture Addicts, This Is Your Section
Alocasia Golden Dragon
Dragon Scale’s brighter, flashier cousin.
Why buy it:
Because it catches light differently. The gold tones glow rather than reflect.
Intriguing fact:
Leaf colour intensity is directly linked to light quality, not just brightness. This one rewards good placement.
Philodendrons: Controlled Chaos
Philodendron Emerald Queen Variegata
Refined variegation, not splashed-on nonsense.
Why buy it:
Because it balances growth and beauty. Variegated but still willing to perform.
Intriguing fact:
Stable variegation like this is often slower but more reliable long-term than high-contrast types.
Philodendron bipinnatifidum Variegata
Big leaf energy with painterly variegation.
Why buy it:
Because it becomes a feature plant fast.
Intriguing fact:
As the leaves mature, the variegation often becomes more defined rather than less.
Philodendron scandens micans Lime
Soft. Shimmering. Dangerous under good light.
Why buy it:
Because it trails beautifully and changes colour throughout the day.
Intriguing fact:
The velvet texture is caused by microscopic hairs that scatter light.
Epipremnum & Friends: Reliable but Never Boring
Champs Élysées
Bright, confident, unapologetically cheerful.
Why buy it:
Because it lights up darker corners without sulking.
Intriguing fact:
Epipremnum are some of the most adaptable climbers on the planet.
Snow Leopard
Cool-toned variegation with serious contrast.
Why buy it:
Because it looks crisp and clean without being sterile.
Intriguing fact:
White-heavy epipremnum still photosynthesise efficiently due to green tissue density.
Marble King and Mint Pinnatum
Texture and colour working together.
Why buy them:
Because pinnatum forms differently as it matures, giving you progression rather than instant gratification.
Intriguing fact:
Fenestrations develop as a response to climbing and maturity, not age alone.
The Wild Cards
Begonia Ginny Galaxy Variegata
This one doesn’t care if you like subtle.
Why buy it:
Because it looks like it fell out of space.
Intriguing fact:
Begonia variegation often shifts with temperature as much as light.
Labisia Jabi
Quiet. Low-growing. Deeply underrated.
Why buy it:
Because not every plant needs to climb or scream.
Intriguing fact:
Labisia is often used as a groundcover in tropical understories, thriving in low light.
Monstera dubia
The shy climber.
Why buy it:
Because watching it mature is half the joy.
Intriguing fact:
Juvenile dubia hug surfaces tightly before ever showing classic monstera traits.
Scindapsus Nangga Seni, Stabilo Green Arrow & Moonlight
Silver addicts, listen up.
Why buy them:
Because scindapsus texture is unmatched and slow growth makes them feel intentional.
Intriguing fact:
Their leaf thickness allows them to tolerate irregular watering better than most climbers.
Sansevieria Metallica & Aubrytiana
Architectural. Indestructible. Cool.
Why buy them:
Because they don’t need babysitting.
Intriguing fact:
Sansevieria use CAM photosynthesis, opening stomata at night to reduce water loss.
Tillandsia usneoides
No soil. No rules.
Why buy it:
Because it redefines what a houseplant can be.
Intriguing fact:
It absorbs water and nutrients entirely through its leaves.
Final Thought
This drop isn’t about ticking boxes. It’s about choosing plants that do something. Visually. Emotionally. Biologically.
If you want safe, predictable greenery, this probably isn’t your page.
If you want plants with stories, structure, and a bit of attitude, you’re in exactly the right place.
New stock is live.
Choose wisely.
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