The Nocturne Herbarium
White Princess Philodendron
Philodendron ‘White Princess’
- Light
- Bright indirect light; protect from harsh sun.
- Water
- Wait for the mix surface to dry; check deeper moisture.
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The Verdigris Grimoire
Marble Queen Pothos
Epipremnum aureum ‘Marble Queen’
- Light
- Bright indirect light; low light can reduce variegation.
- Water
- Let the mix approach dryness, then water and drain.
The Silver Night Garden
Moonshine Snake Plant
Dracaena trifasciata ‘Moonshine’
- Light
- Bright, lightly shaded position; lower light tolerated.
- Water
- Let the mix dry out; empty the saucer after watering.
The Rose Nocturne
Pink Princess Philodendron
Philodendron ‘Pink Princess’
- Light
- Bright, indirect light; shield harsh direct sun.
- Water
- Let the upper mix dry, then water and drain.
The Amber Climber
Golden Pothos
Epipremnum aureum
- Light
- Bright, indirect light; lower light is tolerated.
- Water
- Let the mix approach dryness, then water and drain.
Snake Plant Foundation
Snake Plant: Core Care
Dracaena trifasciata
- Light
- Bright, lightly shaded position; lower light tolerated.
- Water
- Allow the mix to dry; avoid standing water.
The Solitary Fin
Whale Fin Snake Plant
Dracaena masoniana
- Light
- Bright filtered light; protect from harsh midday sun.
- Water
- Let the mix dry before watering; drain completely.
The Canopy Orrery
Trinette Dwarf Umbrella Tree
Heptapleurum arboricola ‘Trinette’
- Light
- Bright filtered indoor light.
- Water
- Let the upper mix dry, then water and drain.
The Gilded Sentinels
Laurentii Snake Plant
Dracaena trifasciata ‘Laurentii’
- Light
- Bright, lightly shaded indoor light; protect established leaves from harsh midday sun.
- Watering
- Let the potting mix dry, then water the mix and empty the saucer.
The Nest Observatory
Bird’s Nest Snake Plant
Dracaena trifasciata ‘Hahnii’
- Light
- Bright, lightly shaded indoor light; protect established leaves from harsh midday sun.
- Watering
- Let the potting mix dry, then water the mix and empty the saucer.
The Compact Citadel
Futura Robusta Snake Plant
Dracaena trifasciata ‘Futura Robusta’
- Light
- Bright, lightly shaded indoor light; protect established leaves from harsh midday sun.
- Watering
- Let the potting mix dry, then water the mix and empty the saucer.
The Turning Rosette
Twisted Sister Snake Plant
Dracaena trifasciata ‘Twisted Sister’
- Light
- Bright, lightly shaded indoor light; protect established leaves from harsh midday sun.
- Watering
- Let the potting mix dry, then water the mix and empty the saucer.
The Ivory Fringe
White-Edged Spider Plant
Chlorophytum comosum, white-edged form
- Light
- Bright indirect light, with protection from strong direct sun.
- Watering
- Allow slight drying, then water thoroughly and empty the saucer.
The Silver Ribbon Archive
White-Center Spider Plant
Chlorophytum comosum, white-centred form
- Light
- Bright indirect light, with protection from strong direct sun.
- Watering
- Allow slight drying, then water thoroughly and empty the saucer.
The Curling Garden
Bonnie Spider Plant
Chlorophytum comosum ‘Bonnie’
- Light
- Bright indirect light, with protection from strong direct sun.
- Watering
- Allow slight drying, then water thoroughly and empty the saucer.
The Jade Cabinet
Classic Jade
Crassula ovata
- Light
- A sunny indoor position; introduce stronger sun gradually.
- Watering
- Let the potting mix dry between thorough waterings.
The Tubular Herbarium
Gollum Jade
Crassula ovata ‘Gollum’
- Light
- A sunny indoor position; introduce stronger sun gradually.
- Watering
- Let the potting mix dry between thorough waterings.
The Copper Bough
Elephant Bush
Portulacaria afra
- Light
- Bright indirect light; introduce stronger outdoor light gradually.
- Watering
- Let the upper inch of mix dry during active growth; drain after watering.
The Rose Ring Nocturne
Dottie Prayer Plant
Goeppertia roseopicta ‘Dottie’
- Light
- Bright indirect light, protected from strong direct sun.
- Watering
- Keep the mix evenly moist during growth and drain excess water.
The Three-Toned Ribbon
Triostar Stromanthe
Stromanthe thalia ‘Triostar’
- Light
- Bright indirect light, protected from strong direct sun.
- Watering
- Keep the mix evenly moist during growth and drain excess water.
The Pearl Margin
Pearls and Jade Pothos
Epipremnum aureum ‘Pearls and Jade’
- Light
- Bright indirect light, protected from hot direct sun.
- Watering
- Let the upper mix dry, then water and drain thoroughly.
The Silver Satin Cabinet
Exotica Satin Pothos
Scindapsus pictus ‘Exotica’
- Light
- Bright indirect light, protected from hot direct sun.
- Watering
- Let the upper mix dry, then water and drain thoroughly.
The Rose-Edged Cabinet
Ginny Peperomia
Peperomia clusiifolia ‘Ginny’
- Light
- Bright indirect light, screened from hot direct sun.
- Watering
- Allow partial drying, then water and drain thoroughly.
The Marbled Roundleaf
Variegated Baby Rubber Plant
Peperomia obtusifolia ‘Variegata’
- Light
- Bright indirect light, screened from hot direct sun.
- Watering
- Allow partial drying, then water and drain thoroughly.
The Gilded Umbrella
Gold Capella Umbrella Tree
Heptapleurum arboricola ‘Gold Capella’
- Light
- Bright filtered or indirect light.
- Watering
- Let the mix dry between thorough waterings.
The Green Parasol Study
Dwarf Umbrella Tree
Heptapleurum arboricola
- Light
- Bright filtered or indirect light.
- Watering
- Let the mix dry between thorough waterings.
The Lacquered Bough
Burgundy Rubber Tree
Ficus elastica ‘Burgundy’
- Light
- Bright filtered or indirect light.
- Watering
- Allow some drying, then water and drain.
The Ruby Margin
Ruby Rubber Tree
Ficus elastica ‘Ruby’
- Light
- Bright filtered or indirect light.
- Watering
- Allow some drying, then water and drain.
The Pierced Vine Atlas
Swiss Cheese Vine
Monstera adansonii
- Light
- Bright indirect light.
- Watering
- Check for drying, then water and drain.
The Emerald Great Folio
Green Monstera
Monstera deliciosa
- Light
- Bright indirect light.
- Watering
- Let the upper quarter to third of the mix dry.
The Lime Ribbon Folio
Lemon Lime Dracaena
Dracaena fragrans (Deremensis Group) ‘Lemon Lime’
- Light
- Bright filtered or indirect light.
- Watering
- Check for drying in the upper mix.
The Spiral Ribbon Cabinet
Tornado Dracaena
Dracaena fragrans ‘Tornado’
- Light
- Bright filtered or indirect light.
- Watering
- Check for drying in the upper mix.
The Crimson Fountain
Colorama Dragon Tree
Dracaena reflexa var. angustifolia ‘Colorama’
- Light
- Bright filtered or indirect light.
- Watering
- Check for drying in the upper mix.
The Winged Pale Folio
White Butterfly Syngonium
Syngonium podophyllum — sold as White Butterfly
- Light
- Bright filtered light.
- Watering
- Let the surface dry slightly.
The Mint Vein Folio
Cream Allusion Syngonium
Syngonium podophyllum — sold as Cream Allusion
- Light
- Bright filtered light.
- Watering
- Let the surface dry slightly.
The Bronze Unfurling
Maria Allusion Syngonium
Syngonium - sold as Maria Allusion
- Light
- Indirect indoor light.
- Watering
- Let the surface dry slightly.
The Chartreuse Sunroom
Moonlight Philodendron
Philodendron - sold as Moonlight
- Light
- Bright indirect light.
- Watering
- Check for slight surface drying.
The Gilded Heart Trail
Brasil Philodendron
Philodendron hederaceum — sold as Brasil
- Light
- Bright filtered light.
- Watering
- Check for slight surface drying.
The Silver Leaf Ledger
Silver Leaf Philodendron
Philodendron brandtianum
- Light
- Bright diffused light.
- Watering
- Check for slight surface drying.
The Silver Interior
Silver Bay Aglaonema
Aglaonema - sold as Silver Bay
- Light
- Indirect light; protect from strong sun.
- Watering
- Allow slight drying between waterings.
The Crimson Contour
Siam Aurora Aglaonema
Aglaonema - sold as Siam Aurora
- Light
- Bright indirect light.
- Watering
- Allow slight drying between waterings.
The Hidden Purple Crown
Oyster Plant
Tradescantia spathacea - green form
- Light
- Bright filtered light.
- Watering
- Let the upper one to two inches dry.
The Striped Crown
Tricolor Oyster Plant
Tradescantia spathacea - sold as Tricolor
- Light
- Bright filtered light.
- Watering
- Let the upper one to two inches dry.
The Ivory Lattice
Superba Nerve Plant
Fittonia albivenis - sold as Superba
- Light
- Bright light away from direct sun.
- Watering
- Keep the mix moist, with good drainage.
The Rose Embroidery
Juanita Nerve Plant
Fittonia albivenis - sold as Juanita
- Light
- Bright light away from direct sun.
- Watering
- Keep the mix moist, with good drainage.
The Branching Signal
Pink Relay Nerve Plant
Fittonia albivenis - sold as Pink Relay
- Light
- Bright light away from direct sun.
- Watering
- Keep the mix moist, with good drainage.
The Dense Ivory Map
White Noise Nerve Plant
Fittonia albivenis - sold as White Noise
- Light
- Bright light away from direct sun.
- Watering
- Keep the mix moist, with good drainage.
The Pale Rosette Mosaic
Pink Star Nerve Plant
Fittonia albivenis - sold as Pink Star
- Light
- Bright light away from direct sun.
- Watering
- Keep the mix moist, with good drainage.
The Vermilion Vein
Red Tiger Nerve Plant
Fittonia albivenis - sold as Red Tiger
- Light
- Bright light away from direct sun.
- Watering
- Keep the mix moist, with good drainage.
The Lime Cell Study
Bubble Green Nerve Plant
Fittonia albivenis - sold as Bubble Green
- Light
- Bright light away from direct sun.
- Watering
- Keep the mix moist, with good drainage.
The Coral Floodplain
Red Alert Nerve Plant
Fittonia albivenis - sold as Red Alert
- Light
- Bright light away from direct sun.
- Watering
- Keep the mix moist, with good drainage.
The Coral Stage
Pink Premiere Nerve Plant
Fittonia albivenis - sold as Pink Premiere
- Light
- Bright light away from direct sun.
- Watering
- Keep the mix moist, with good drainage.
The Warm Vein Cascade
Firetail Nerve Plant
Fittonia - sold as Firetail
- Light
- Bright light away from direct sun.
- Watering
- Keep the mix moist, with good drainage.
The Rose Vein Study
Pink Allusion Syngonium
Syngonium podophyllum - sold as Pink Allusion
- Light
- Bright filtered light.
- Watering
- Let the surface dry slightly.
The Divided Ivory Folio
Albo Variegata Syngonium
Syngonium podophyllum - sold as Albo Variegata
- Light
- Bright filtered light.
- Watering
- Let the surface dry slightly.
The Scattered Rose
Pink Splash Syngonium
Syngonium podophyllum - sold as Pink Splash
- Light
- Bright filtered light.
- Watering
- Let the surface dry slightly.
The Pale Speckled Folio
Milk Confetti Syngonium
Syngonium - sold as Milk Confetti
- Light
- Indirect indoor light.
- Watering
- Let the surface dry slightly.
The Painted Branch Folio
Party Time Alternanthera
Alternanthera ficoidea - sold as Party Time
- Light
- Adjust to brighter light gradually.
- Watering
- Keep the mix moist and draining.
The Layered Burgundy Spray
Magenta Daydream Alternanthera
Alternanthera - sold as Magenta Daydream
- Light
- Adjust to brighter light gradually.
- Watering
- Check the mix before watering.
The Ivory Sail
Variegated Whale Fin Snake Plant
Dracaena masoniana - variegated form
- Light
- Bright indirect light.
- Watering
- Let the mix dry before watering.
The Amber Lantern
Golden Flame Snake Plant
Dracaena - sold as Golden Flame
- Light
- Bright light with protection from strong midday sun.
- Watering
- Let the mix dry before watering.
The Braided Gilt Folio
Gold Twist Snake Plant
Dracaena - sold as Gold Twist
- Light
- Bright, lightly shaded placement.
- Watering
- Let the mix dry.
The Blush Canopy
Pink Arrowhead Syngonium
Syngonium - Pink Arrowhead selection
- Light
- Bright indirect light.
- Watering
- Let the surface dry slightly.
The Bronze Canopy
Golden Xanadu
Philodendron - sold as Golden Xanadu
- Light
- Bright indirect daylight.
- Watering
- Slight drying at the surface.
The Ember Crown
Ring of Fire Philodendron
Philodendron ‘Ring of Fire’
- Light
- Bright indirect light.
- Watering
- Light moisture, with surface drying.
The Constellation Specimen
Sky Constellations Monstera
Monstera deliciosa - Sky Constellations
- Light
- Bright indirect light.
- Watering
- Let the upper mix dry slightly.
The Spotted Cabinet
Spots Mysteriosa Monstera
Monstera deliciosa - Spots Mysteriosa
- Light
- Bright indirect light.
- Watering
- Let the upper mix dry slightly.
The Root-and-Crown Study
Ginseng Ficus
Ficus microcarpa - Ginseng form
- Light
- Bright filtered daylight.
- Watering
- Slight drying between drinks.
The Riparian Twig
Peachleaf Willow
Salix amygdaloides
- Light
- Outdoor sun once established.
- Watering
- Keep roots reliably moist.
The Dark Willow Etching
Black Willow
Salix nigra
- Light
- Outdoor sun once established.
- Watering
- Keep roots reliably moist.
The Golden Falling Bough
Golden Weeping Willow
Salix × pendulina, golden-weeping form
- Light
- Outdoor sun once established.
- Watering
- Keep roots reliably moist.
The Golden Cushion
Tokyo Sun Sedum
Sedum ‘Tokyo Sun’
- Light
- A bright position; introduce stronger sunlight gradually.
- Watering
- Check beneath the mat; let the upper half dry.
The Antler-Leaf Herbarium
Fern-Leaf Kalanchoe
Kalanchoe ceratophylla
- Light
- A bright position; introduce stronger sunlight gradually.
- Watering
- Let the mix dry appropriately, then water and drain.
The Cinnamon Areole
Mini Cinnamon Cactus
Opuntia rufida ‘Minima Monstrose’
- Light
- A bright position; introduce stronger sunlight gradually.
- Watering
- Let the mix dry appropriately, then water and drain.
The Night-Climbing Folio
Climbing Night-Blooming Cactus
Selenicereus setaceus
- Light
- Bright filtered or indirect light; acclimate carefully.
- Watering
- Let the surface dry during growth; avoid prolonged drought.
The Orbital Roundleaf
Chinese Money Plant
Pilea peperomioides
- Light
- Bright indirect light.
- Watering
- Water as the upper mix starts drying.
The Small-Leaf Garland
Rosato Pink Lady Turtle Vine
Callisia repens - sold as Rosato
- Light
- Bright filtered light.
- Watering
- Keep lightly moist, with good drainage.
The Single-Trunk Pavilion
Single-Trunk Money Tree
Pachira species
- Light
- Bright filtered light.
- Watering
- Moist roots with free drainage.
The Amber Caudex Folio
Ponytail Palm
Beaucarnea recurvata
- Light
- A sunny indoor window.
- Watering
- Dry between thorough waterings.
The Triangular Spire
African Milk Tree
Euphorbia trigona
- Light
- Bright filtered or indirect light; acclimate carefully.
- Watering
- Let the upper 1–2 inches dry before watering.
The Mineral Spire
Mint Cream Euphorbia
Euphorbia trigona ‘Mint Cream’
- Light
- Bright filtered or indirect light; acclimate carefully.
- Watering
- Let the upper 1–2 inches dry before watering.
The Pale Branch Reliquary
White Ghost Euphorbia
Euphorbia lactea ‘White Ghost’
- Light
- Bright filtered or indirect light; acclimate carefully.
- Watering
- Let the mix dry appropriately, then water and drain.
The Blush Mosaic Cabinet
Pink Lady Valentine Aglaonema
Aglaonema - sold as Pink Lady Valentine
- Light
- Good indirect light.
- Watering
- Slight drying; never saturated.
The Knotted Desert Cabinet
Gumby Cactus
Austrocylindropuntia subulata, monstrose form
- Light
- A bright position; introduce stronger sunlight gradually.
- Watering
- Let the mix dry appropriately, then water and drain.
The Obsidian Rosette
Black Gem Aloe
×Alworthia ‘Black Gem’
- Light
- A bright position; introduce stronger sunlight gradually.
- Watering
- Let the mix dry appropriately, then water and drain.
The Seedling Chronicle
Seed-Grown Avocado
Persea americana, seed-grown
- Light
- Warm, bright indoor light.
- Watering
- Moist, never persistently soggy.
The Suspended Hearts
Dragon Heart Caladium
Caladium hybrid, Dragon Heart
- Light
- Bright, filtered light.
- Watering
- Even moisture while leafy.
The Ivory Paddle Plate
Variegated Prickly Pear
Opuntia cochenillifera, variegated form
- Light
- A bright position; introduce stronger sunlight gradually.
- Watering
- Let the mix dry appropriately, then water and drain.
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