PLANT INDEX DESCRIPTION TOXIC? INDOORS? HARD TO FIND? POTENTIALLY INVASIVE?

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1 LIGHT WATER FUN FACTS Aeonium Aeonium arboreum With bright green rosettes of leaves, this succulent is sculptural and tough. A winter grower, the houseleek is happiest with regular watering in winter and being forgotten in summer. Purple leaved cultivars are widely available ,2,3 1,2 3 Take note, over-waterers! The houseleek does NOT like too much liquid, particularly when it's sleeping in summer. Take it easy on the H2O. Aloe Aloe spp. & cvs. Aloe hybrid 'Super Red' Producing bright red flowers in late Summer to Winter this tall growing Aloe is a sculptural addition to any garden. It is moderately frost tolerant, doesn't like much water and loves well-drained soil ,2 1 2 Aloe Vera Aloe vera This plant is world-renowned for the purported healing qualities of the gel found in its fleshy leaves. It loves a bright, sunny spot with well-drained soil and not much water ,2 1,2 2,3 Break a leaf off your Aloe Vera plant and rub the gel your skin to soothe sunburn and insect bites. Banksia Banksia spp. & cvs. Banksia integrifolia An iconic bird attracting Australian native tree, the Banksia has a sculptural form and gorgeous flowers from Summer-early Winter. Tolerates exposed conditions, first line salt and moderate frosts ,2 1 Basil Ocimum spp. & cvs. Basil is one of the stars of the summer veggie patch. It loves lots of sun, regular water and rich soil. There are a range of varieties available, including Perennial Basil, which will last for years, rather than months. Bay Tree Laurus nobilis An upright, evergreen tree with dark green foliage, the Bay Tree has been a mainstay of the culinary word for thousands of years. Bay trees love hot, sunny spots and well-drained soil and respond well to topiary and regular pruning ,2 2, ,2 1 Begonia Begonia spp. Begonia erythrophylla ( Beefsteak ) One of the tougher begonias, the shiny leaves of this plant have red undersides and hairy stems. Beefsteak tolerates relatively dark indoor locations, and shady, well-protected outdoor areas in warm climates. YES YES ,4 2,3 4 Begonias can be quite particular with water. They don't like being constantly wet, but also aren't happy when soil dries out completely. Allow growing medium to dry out slightly, but not entirely, before watering. Bird of Paradise Bird s Nest Fern Strelitzia juncea A sculptural accent plant, bird of paradise is as tough as nails and tolerates second line salt, exposed conditions and serious neglect. Asplenium nidus This hardy epiphytic fern grows on trees, rocks, or on the ground, in humid, sheltered climates. Glossy, bright green sword-shaped leaves provide a striking contrast against darker foliage plants ,2 1 3 YES Blueberry Vaccinium spp. & cvs. Vaccinium 'Delight' A semi-deciduous shrub producing clusters of delicious blue fruits in late Summer. Loves rich, acidic, well-drained soil and a sheltered position ,2 2,3 1 Boston Fern Nephrolepsis exaltata With bright green drooping fronds, this fern looks great hanging indoors. Place in a bright spot and water regularly. Let potting mix dry out slightly before re-watering. YES 1 1 2,3 3 4 Bromeliad Alcanteria imperialis Alcanteria imperialis 'Rubra' The bold green and burgundy foliage of this sun hardy Bromeliad makes it the perfect feature plant for a tropical or formal garden design. Not only is it super good looking, it s tough too - requiring very little maintenance once established ,2 1,2 4 This Bromeliad takes many years to flower, but once it does it dies! Bull Bay Magnolia Magnolia grandiflora 'Teddy Bear' This evergreen Magnolia is a great feature tree for small spaces. Its dark, glossy green leaves have a rust coloured furry underside and are held close to the trunk. Glorious large white flowers with a lemon fragrance appear in late Spring to Summer ,3 1 Camellia Camellia spp. & cvs. Sasanqua 'Early Pearly' This evergreen shrub has double white flowers from Autumn to early Winter. A great pot specimen or hedge plant, it responds well to regular light pruning and loves well-drained, slightly acidic soil ,2 2,3 2 1

2 LIGHT WATER FUN FACTS Cardboard Palm Cast Iron Century Zamia furfuraceae The sculptural light green foliage of this cycad makes it a great feature plant for a pot or large container. Aspidistra elatior A true survivor! Tolerates dark, shady spots with minimal water. Agave attenuata A clumping succulent plant with soft grey/green leaves. Tolerates tough love! YES ,2,3 2 3 YES ,4 1,2 2, ,2,3 1,2 3,4 Agave plants take years to flower, hence their common name. Once they do they die! They ll sprout babies though, so you ll have more in no time. Chalk Sticks Senecio serpens This groundcover succulent has striking blue/grey finger-shaped leaves. An excellent colour and textural contrast in any sunny garden, Chalk Sticks is a hardy and easy to grow plant. YES ,2 2 Cushion Bush Scleranthus biflorus This ground-hugging Australian native grows like a bright green carpet. It likes lots of water and full sun and looks great growing amongst rocks and gravel. YES Cut-Leaf Daisy Brachyscome spp. & cvs. Brachyscome multifida This native groundcover has mauve daisy flowers, which appear for most of the year, except in colder climates. It's a happy little plant that tolerates a range of soil conditions ,2 1,2,3 2 Devil s Ivy Epipremnum aureum An indoor winner! Native to French Polynesia, Devil s Ivy is a vigorous, shade loving climber that, if given the right growing conditions, can get huge. It tolerates neglect and low light, and is a great plant to start your indoor jungle with. Dragon Tree Dracaena marginata One of the un-killables! Dragon trees can thrive in well-lit indoor areas or outdoors in a range of conditions. Be careful not to overwater if indoors. YES - all parts of this plant are toxic YES YES YES 2 1 1,2,3 1,2 3 Dwarf Lilly Pilly Syzygium spp. & cvs. Syzygium smithii Allyn Magic A Dwarf Lilly Pilly cultivar used for low hedges, topiary and pot culture. It has red/bronze new growth and responds well to pruning. Prefers well-drained soil ,2 1,2,3 3 Dwarf She-Oak Casuarina glauca 'Prostrate Form' A scultural and textural native groundcover with a cascading form. It loves lots of sun and can tolerate exposed locations, second line salt and mild frosts ,2 2 The long needle-like foliage of this plant is impossible not to touch! Elephant Ear Alocasia wentii With large green leaves and purple undersides, this is a great foliage plant for indoors or shady outdoor locations. It loves warmth and humidity and whilst is relatively cold hard, may go dormant in temperatures below 7 degrees. YES - CAUTION harmful if eaten, skin & eye irritant YES YES YES 3 2 3,4 3 3 Fan Flower Scaevola spp. & cvs. Pink Perfection' This low-growing native has gorgeous pink fan-shaped flowers for most of the year and loves well-drained soil and lots of light ,2 3 Federation Daisy Argyranthemum spp. & cvs. Argyranthemum 'Summit White' This Dwarf Daisy will brighten up any small courtyard space. It loves lots of sun and requires minimal pruning. Great for coastal gardens. YES ,2 2 2 Avoid cutting into old wood when pruning this plant. Fiddle Leaf Fig Ficus lyrata This evergreen tree has large, glossy leaves with wavy margins. A popular, yet somewhat temperamental, indoor plant, it can grow up to 20 meters outdoors. Indoors, it likes a very well-lit space with regular watering. Ensure the potting mix dries out between waterings and fertilize regularly. YES ,2 3 3 Flapjacks Kalanchoe luciae A striking succulent with large red and grey/green paddle-shaped leaves. Flapjacks are at their reddest in winter and make a colourful addition to any sunny outdoor space. Be warned, humans aren t the only ones who enjoy this plant - snails find their big fleshy leaves delicious! ,2 1,2 4 Flapjacks, like most succulent plants, propagate easily from cuttings. 2

3 LIGHT WATER FUN FACTS Fruit Salad Monstera deliciosa This large-leafed climber is an indoor winner. It tolerates low light, not much water, and still manages to look great. It grows well outdoors in warmer climates, but sometimes a little too well! It's listed as a weed in parts of NSW and QLD. YES - CAUTION harmful if eaten, skin & eye irritant YES YES ,3,4 2 4 Monstera flowers in summer and produces a large edible fruit that tastes like fruit salad - hence its common name. Geranium Pelargonium spp. & cvs. Pelargonium 'Big Red' A great pot plant for sunny spots, Geraniums are a colourful and easy care plant for beginner gardeners. This red flowering hybrid loves plenty of sun, well-drained soil and good air circulation to prevent fungal diseases ,2 3 Grass Tree Xanthorrhoea spp. & cvs. An iconic Australian plant, the Grass Tree is a bold focal point in any garden. Grass trees like very well-drained soil and plenty of sun. They're extremely slow growing and don't like having their roots disturbed. Grevillea Grevillea spp. & cvs. Pink Midget' This dwarf Grevillea has light pink spider flowers and fine, mid-green foliage. With a dense growth habit, it s a great plant for small sunny spots in a range of climates. YES - skin irritant ,2 1,2 2 Grevilleas are great plants for attracting birds. Heart-Leaf Flame Pea Heart-Leaf Philodendron Hedge Cactus Chorizema cordatum Endemic to south-west Western Australia, the Flame Pea grows best in well-drained, sandy soil with some light sun protection. It has a loose, open form and is often found scrambling through neighbouring plants. Stunning pink/ orange flowers from Summer through to early Winter. Philodendron hederaceum The heart-leaf philodendron is a great indoor hanging basket specimen, or does well outdoors in warm climates. It's a fast grower and requires little maintenance. Cereus spp. & cvs. Cereus hildmannianus The ultimate plant for the hottest and driest of spots. Beware of spikes! ,2,3 1,2 3 YES YES 4 4 2,3,4 2,3 4 YES ,4 This cactus has gorgeous big white flowers and loves well-drained soil. Hen and Chickens Echeveria spp. & cvs. Echeveria 'Arika' A gorgeous clumping succulent with pale green fleshy leaves. Showy pink flowers on tall stalks appear in Winter and Spring. Hen and Chickens loves lots of sun and welldrained soil. Can be grown indoors in very well-lit areas only. YES ,2 1,2 2 Indian Hawthorn Raphiolepis spp. & cvs. Raphiolepsis indica 'Oriental Pearl' This low-growing shrub has glossy dark green foliage and white flowers. It grows well in full sun to part shade and requires minimal pruning. An adaptable plant for a range of climatic and soil conditions. YES ,2 2 Jade or Money Tree Crassula spp. & cvs. Crassula ovata 'Hummels Sunset' A tough-as-nails succulent that grows in a range of conditions and climates. It tolerates indoor cultivation in well-lit areas and has lime green leaves with yellow/red margins. YES 1 1 1,2,3 1,2, 3 Japanese Box Buxus microphylla var japonica This slow growing plant makes the perfect hedge or topiary specimen. With glossy dark green leaves, Japanese Box responds well to regular shaping and is tolerant of a range of soil types and climatic conditions ,2,3 2,3 1 Japanese Maple Acer palmatum Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku' This deciduous small tree has spectacular red branches and lime green leaves turning yellow in Autumn. A striking feature plant for small spaces. Happiest growing in a sheltered position in rich, well-drained soil ,2 2,3 1 Kangaroo Paw Anigozanthos spp. & cvs. Anigozanthus 'Bush Pearl' A brightly coloured addition to a native Australian garden. The Kangaroo Paw love full sun and well-drained soil. Cut spent flower stems to ground level to encourage repeat flowering. YES - the hairs on the stems of this plant can cause skin irritation ,2 2,3 2 There is a wide variety of Kangaroo Paw cultivars available. The larger varieties tend to live longer than the dwarfs, which can sometimes only live for a couple of years. Kentia Palm Howea forsteriana A popular indoor plant since Victorian times, the Kentia Palm has a graceful habit. If growing indoors place in a well-lit area and ensure potting mix dries out between waterings. outdoors in a sheltered, warm location in tropical and warm temperate climates ,3,4 1,2 4 3

4 LIGHT WATER FUN FACTS Lavender Lavandula spp. & cvs. Lavandula stoechas 'Avonview' Lemon Citrus spp. Citrus x meyeri 'Meyer' A mediterranean garden mainstay, Lavender has scented grey foliage and purple flowers in summer. It loves a hot, dry position and low humidity. Prune after flowering. One of the most cold hardy of all lemon cultivars, the Meyer produces sweet, small fruit year round. in well-drained soil and fertilise regularly. YES , ,2 3 The Meyer Lemon is a cross between a lemon and orange tree. Lemongrass Cymbopogon citratus This tall perennial grass is prized for its thick, lemon-flavoured stems. Used extensively in south-east Asian cooking, Lemongrass makes a great addition to any edible garden. It loves regular watering and lots of sun Add the leaf tips of Lemongrass to hot water for a refreshing herbal tea. Lemon Verbena Lipstick Maidenhair Fern Aloysia citrodora The leaves of this shrub have a richly scented lemon fragrance. Grow it in well-drained soil and warm, sheltered positions. Tip: Prune regularly to encourage dense growth. Aeschynanthus radicans Named because of its tubular red flowers emerging from dark maroon buds, the Lipstick is an indoor winner. It is native to the jungles of the Malay peninsula and has trailing dark green foliage and a penchant for low light. It looks great in hanging baskets and loves lots of indirect light. outdoors in a sheltered position in tropical regions. Adiantum aethiopicum One of the divas of the plant world, Ms Maidenhair is happiest growing wild along stream banks in rainforests. In cultivation she likes constantly moist (but not sodden!) growing medium and a sheltered, shady position. She strongly objects to hot western sun and strong wind ,2,3 2 Throw a few Lemon Verbena leaves into your teapot for a refreshing hebal tea. YES ,3 3 4 YES ,3 3 4 The Maidenhair Fern's botanical name, Adiantum, means 'un-wetted' in Greek - as the plant's leaves repel water. Marigold Tagetes spp. & cvs. A great first plant for children, Marigolds are fun and easy to grow in pots or in ground ,3 3 Matt Rush Lomandra spp. & cvs. Lomandra longifolia 'Tanika' A strappy-leafed native plant with flowers that smell like nail polish remover! Lomandra is super tough and will grow well in a range of soil and climatic conditions. Once established, it tolerates strong winds, heavy frost and drought ,2 1 1 Mistletoe Cactus Rhipsalis spp. & cvs. Rhipsalis baccifera This striking epiphytic cactus will transform your living room or sheltered courtyard into a jungle in no time. A tough succulent plant, Rhipsalis isn't keen on lots of water and likes a well-lit spot indoors, and a shady, sheltered spot outdoors. YES ,3 1,2 3 Mother-In- Law s Tongue Sansevieria trifasciata 'Laurentii' An upright succulent with stiff, mottled grey/green leaves and yellow leaf margins. Mother-In-Law s tongue grows well in both full sun and heavy shade and requires minimal water. It looks great when planted enmasse and also makes a sturdy indoor plant. YES YES ,2,3,4 1 3 Native Flax Dianella spp. & cvs. Dianella 'Blue Stream' A low-growing native perennial plant with blue/grey strappy foliage. Native Flax loves plenty of sun and is drought hardy once established ,2 1,2 2 Night Blooming Cactus Epiphyllum oxypetalum This epiphytic cactus blooms only at night. Their large white flowers are spectacular, and definitely worth staying up for, as they wilt before dawn. A great large plant for either indoors or outdoors in a sheltered, shady position in a warm climate. YES YES 2 2 2,3 2,3 4 Olive Olea europaea var. communis An iconic Mediterannean tree, the Olive is a slow grower and can live for hundreds of years. It loves lots of sun, well-drained soil and makes a great pot specimen. Tip: Prune regularly to encourage dense growth. YES ,2 3 Oregano Origanum vulgare This spreading groundcover herb with dark green leaves and pink flowers is used widely to flavour Mediterannean cooking. Oregano is easy to grow - requiring a sunny spot and well-drained soil ,2 1 Apparently Oregano helps repel moths from plants in the brassica family, like kale, cabbage and broccoli. 4

5 LIGHT WATER FUN FACTS Panda Kalanchoe tomentosa With its grey leaves covered with fine white hair and brown leaf margins, this plant is impossible not to touch! It's a great addition to a sensory garden and is low maintenance once established. Parsley Petroselinum crispum Parsley is a great plant to kick off your food gardening adventures. It grows easily from seed or seedlings, tolerates mild neglect, and if you let it self-seed it'll keep popping up in your garden year after year. Like most edible plants, it likes soil rich in organic matter, and will be happiest with regular watering ,2 1, ,2 2 3 Parsley is said to be a great companion plant for tomatoes and asparagus. Peace Lily Spathyphyllum sensation The big brother of the ubiquitous prayer plant, this plant truly lives up to its name. With large dark green leaves and a hardy disposition, it adds instant green goodness to any indoor space. YES - mildly toxic to humans YES 1 1 2,3,4 2,3 4 Pig s Ear Cotyledon spp. & cvs. Cotyledon orbiculata 'Macrantha' A sculptural succulent shrub with bright green rounded leaves with red margins. A great container plant for a sunny outdoor area. Produces orange bell shaped flowers in Autumn and Winter. YES 1 1 1,2 1,2 3 Ponytail Palm Beaucarnea recurvata A slow grower with a trunk that develops a very swollen base over time. YES 5 4 1,2,3 1,2 3,4 This plant is native to eastern Mexico and uses its swollen stem to store water in times of drought. Radiator Peperomia spp. & cvs. Peperomia obtusifolia 'Variegata' This peperomia is one of the quiet achievers of the indoor gardening scene. It's tough, has thick, glossy round leaves with yellow variegations and a sprawling growth habit. Can be grown outdoors in tropical climates. YES YES ,4 2 4 Rhubarb Rheum x hybridum With its large green leaves and red stems, Rhubarb is a great looking edible plant, worthy of inclusion in any garden space. It loves lots of water, rich soil and a well-lit spot and does best in cool climates. YES ,2 3,4 1 Whilst the stems of Rhubarb are delicious when cooked, its leaves are poisonous. Rojo Congo Philodendron Rojo Congo' Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis Rosmarinus officinalis 'Gorizia' This large leafed philodendron has dark red/burgundy new growth aging to dark green tones. An excellent indoor foliage plant, it tolerates dark spots and mild neglect. This grey/green leaved shrub is a great addition to any garden space - as a hedge, pot plant or mass planting. It loves lots of sun, well-drained soil, and is drought hardy once established. Use dried or fresh Rosemary leaves in cooking. YES YES ,3,4 2, Rubber Ficus elastica 'Burgundy' This fig tree has glossy burgundy leaves. A tough indoor plant, its dark foliage looks great against a white wall. Because of its very vigorous root system (it can invade pipes and sewage systems and break up footpaths and driveways) it's best kept as an indoor specimen only! YES ,2,3 1,2 3 Sago Palm Cycas revoluta A statement plant for a formal or tropical garden design. Beware of its spiky leaves. Sago Palm is highly toxic to animals (including humans) if ingested. YES - all parts of the Sago Palm are highly toxic to humans and animals ,3 1,2 2 The Sago Palm is dioecious - meaning that male and female cones are produced on separate plants. Shore Juniper Juniperus rigida spp. conferta A low-growing conifer with a sprawling, prostrate habit. Shore juniper is as tough as they come - tolerating first line salt, heavy frost and high wind. It loves plenty of sun. Prune regularly to keep plant confined ,2 1 Silver Spoons Kalanchoe hildebrandtii A shrubby succulent with felty silver/grey leaves and showy orange flowers in winter. Silver spoons makes a gorgeous feature plant in a sunny outdoor spot. YES ,2 3 5

6 LIGHT WATER FUN FACTS Spearmint Mentha spicata Mint is an exuberant addition to any kitchen garden. It loves lots of water and space, so unless you've got plenty of room, plant in a pot to contain it. YES ,2 3,4 1 Apparently the Romans believed eating Mint would increase intelligence! Star Fish Flower Stapelia grandiflora This unusual plant has hairy four angled stems with toothed margins. It produces spectacular (yet very stinky) flowers that smell like rotting meat! A tough plant for pots in well-lit areas. It doesn t like lots of water, especially in Winter. YES ,2 1 4 Star Jasmine Trachelospermum jasminoides The heady fragrance of Star Jasmine flowers is a spring highlight for fragrance lovers. Star Jasmine is easy to grow and is relatively drought hardy once established. Prune regularly to encourage a dense growth habit. A great screening plant. Strawberry Fragaria spp. & cvs. This sprawling perennial is a firm family favourite! Strawberries love soil high in organic matter and plenty of sunlight. Allow the runners to spread in order to have more delicious fruit. YES 6 6 1,2 1, ,2 3 2 Replant your Strawberry plot every four years to ensure productivity. String of Beans Senecio radicans Named for its bean-shaped succulent leaves on trailing stems, this plant looks fabulous in a hanging basket. It produces small white flowers in summer and can be grown indoors in very well-lit areas. YES YES YES ,2 1,2 4 Tassel Rush Baloskion tetraphyllum This tall, rush-like plant has gorgeous feathery foliage that s impossible not to touch. It s perfect for mass planting in containers or growing in boggy areas of your garden and loves constant moisture. Tolerates full sun to shade and light frost. Thyme Thymus vulgaris The leaves of this small leafed shrub are used in Mediterannean cooking. Thyme loves lots of sun, well-drained soil and is drought tolerant once established. Tip: Prune regularly to encourage density. YES ,2,3 3 2 The seeds of this plant are a food source for native birds such as finches ,2 1 Tuscan Kale Brassica oleracea 'Lacinato' Brassica oleracea 'Lacinato' A highly decorative annual plant that looks as great in the garden and on the plate! Variegated Spider Chlorophytum comosum 'Vittatum' The Variegated Spider is guaranteed to brighten up any dark corner of your living room. It s super tough and in warmer climates it s known to be a bit naughty - escaping from suburban gardens into surrounding bushland. Best grown not near bushland in a contained location outdoors or as an indoor plant. YES YES ,3 1,4 3 According to the NASA Clean Air study, the Spider helps remove toxins like formaldahyde from the air in indoor spaces. Walking Iris Neomarica gracilis A strappy leafed plant for a sheltered outdoor spot. It produces gorgeous iris-like flowers, which last only for one day. Once spent, new plantlets develop on the end of the flower stalks and a new plant grows - hence it s common name, Walking Iris. Be careful not to overwater! YES ,3 2 2 Wattle Acacia spp. & cvs. Acacia howittii 'Honey Bun' Wax Flower Hoya spp. & cvs. Hoya carnosa 'Krimson Queen' A small evergreen shrub with textural foliage and cream flowers in Spring, this Wattle loves well-drained soil and can tolerate light frosts, second line salt and dry spells. It has a naturally dense, mounding habit. A climbing vine with thick green, white and pink variegated leaves. A tough indoor or outdoor plant in warmer climates, this hoya produces bundles of waxy pink fragrant flowers in summer ,2 1,2,3 2 The flowers of this gorgeous native shrub are butterfly attracting. YES YES 4 4 2,3 2 3 Hoyas flower best if pot bound! Wonga- Wonga Vine Pandorea spp. & cvs. Pandorea pandorana 'Ruby Belle' A vigorous native climber that can cover a trellis or wall in no time! With red and cream flowers appearing spring against dark green foliage, it s a lovely, winding climber. It can get a little over enthusiastic though - keep pruned to contain its growth ,2 1,2 3 6

7 LIGHT WATER FUN FACTS Woolly Bush Adenanthos spp. & cvs. Adenanthos sericeus Silver Streak A sculptural, textural native plant for sunny spots. It tolerates windy, exposed locations and loves well-drained soil and low humidity. A great screening or hedge plant. YES - contact with foliage can cause skin irritation The Woolly Bush s flowers are small and red - native birds love them! Xanadu Philodendron Xanadu' A striking foliage plant with dark green scalloped leaves and a compact growth habit. Xanadu grows well under trees and in shady, dry positions. If growing indoors ensure high light levels. YES YES ,3,4 2,3 4 Yellow Buttons Chrysocephalum spp. & cvs. Chrysocephalum apiculatum 'Desert Flame' This grey foliaged groundcover is covered in small golden yellow flowers for most of the year. A hardy, low maintenance plant ,2 1,2 3 The small yellow flowers of this plant attract bees, butterflies and small insects. Zygocactus Schlumbergera spp. & cvs. Bright pink and red flowers are the hallmark of this small tropical cactus. Growing well indoors and outdoors in sheltered positions, Zygocactus look great in hanging baskets and small pots. It flowers in Winter - their bright blooms are guaranteed to brighten up any cold day. ZZ Zamioculcas zamiifolia A virtually unkillable indoor plant, the ZZ tolerates very low light conditions and extreme neglect. In fact, it's more likely to die from too much water than not enough. Treat this one mean, and it'll thrive. YES ,3 1,2 3 YES 1 1 3,4 2,3 4 7