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A Tropical Paradise in the palm of your hand
** Due to the frequency with which our stock changes, we cannot guarantee the availability of any product. Call us to inquire about availability. 905-471-5630 **
Tropicals
Valleyview carries a variety of tropical plants year round! Tropicals make the perfect houseplants and can be brought outside in the summer to enjoy the sun.
Valleyview’s vast assortment of tropical plants assures that we have something for everyone, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced plant collector. Check out some of the types of plants we carry below.
Not sure what plant is right for you? Come in or contact us and we will be happy to help you find the perfect fit.
Learn about Pet Safe houseplants
Pet Safe Plants
We love our furry friends, that’s why we’ve complied this list of houseplants that are non-toxic to cats and dogs. This is not an exhaustive list so feel free to do your own research for more options!
*Excessive consumption of these plants may be harmful to pets
Aglaonema
Also known as the Chinese Evergreen, these are hardy leafy plants that like medium to bright light. They come in many vibrant colours, and make great corner pieces.
Varieties
- Silver Bay
- Spring Snow
- Sparkling Sarah
- Red Siam
- Golden Madonna
- Stripes
- Juliette
- Jubilee
- Maria
- Mary Ann
Alocasia
Often called Elephant Ear plants, these stunning leaves come in many sizes, from desk plant to outdoor show stopper. They like lots of light and humidity.
Varieties
- Bambino
- Frydek
- Odora
- Metallic blue
- Jacklyn
- Nebula Imperialis
- Polly
- Regal Shield
Anthurium
Most known for the flowering species, the Laceleaf. Anthurium come in many different shapes. Many popular species have long strappy leaves that hang down.
Varieties
- Flowering
- Hookeri
- Clairinervium
- Crystallinum turtle
- Jenmanii
- Dark queen
Begonia
Begonias come in many shapes and sizes, often chosen for their unique leaves, begonias also bloom with delicate pretty flowers.
Varieties
- Maculata
- Strawberry
- Rex
- Angel wing
- Gryphon
Bromeliad
These spikey flowering plants can be real show stoppers, with their bright colours. This family includes the pineapple!
Cactus & Succulent
Succulents are a broad category of plants that have fleshy water filled leaves. They love bright light. Water only once the soil is completely dry.
Calathea
Related to maranta, the Prayer Plant, these plants love humidity, and do best in bright indirect light. They are known to have intricately patterned leaves that are sure to catch your eye.
Varieties
- Ornata
- Roseopicta
- Zebrina
- Stomanthe triostar
- White fusion
- Prayer plant
Carnivorous
A fascinating group of plants that are capable of eating bugs! Carnivorous plants are perfect those who love everything weird, creepy, and gross about nature.
Varieties
- Pitcher plant
- Venus fly trap
Citrus
Throughout the year we carry a variety of citrus bushes and trees. These sweet plants can be put outside in the summer and brought back inside during the winter. We are proudly one of the region’s only growers of calamondin.
Varieties
- Lemon
- Lime
- Orange
- Calamondin
- Pomegranate
- Fig
- Pomelo
- Sacred fig
Dracaena
Sometimes called the Corn Plant, dracaena grow from thick canes and have fountain like drooping leaves. They can be found as tall cane sets, or as compact bushes.
Varieties
- Lemon lime
- Jade jewel
- Elegance
- Janet Craig
- Compacta
- Reflexa
- Marginata
- Tarzan
- Yucca
- Art
Fern
A great choice to make any space feel like a forest. Ferns are lush plants whose classic leafy appearance never goes out of style.
Varieties
- Maiden hair
- Asperagus
- Staghorn
- Foxtail
- Button
- Bird’s nest
- Kangaroo
- Kimberly
- Boston
- Blue star
- Crocodile
- Rabbit’s foot
Ficus
A genus with well known plants like the Rubber Tree (ficus elastica) and Fiddle Leaf Fig (ficus lyrata), ficus are known for their woody growth and stunning shiny leaves that come in various colours.
Varieties
- Elastica
- Lyrata
- Altissima
- Audrey
- Benjamina
- Repens
- Triangularis
- Amstel king
- Moclame
- Alli
Hoya
Often called the Wax Plant, hoya almost don’t look real, with their firm succulent leaves. They grow in gorgeous long vines, and can grow unique blooms that, some say, smell of chocolate.
Varieties
- Lisa
- Australis
- Khorianna
- Black margin
- Rosita
- David Cummingii
- Compacta
- Pubicalyx
- Krimson queen
Ivy
A classic hanging plant that grows quickly. Ivies are a great choice for those seeking a full plant that can takeover and transform a space.
Jade
Jades (crassula ovata) are, to many, a lucky plant. They have thick succulent leaves and can be grown intro stunning bonsai shapes.
Jasmine
The sweet smell of jasmine is perfect for bringing serenity into your home. The small delicate white flowers are an elegant touch for any space.
Varieties
- Sambac
- Nightblooming
- Star
Orchid
The epitome of elegance. These gorgeous flowers require lots of light. Don’t freeze them with an ice cube. Water when potting mix is dry and roots are silvery.
Palm
Perfect for a bright corner, a leafy tropical palm can liven up a space while still looking sleek and fun. Palms come in many varieties, they can be perfect for a beachy patio, or a corporate office.
Varieties
- Parlor
- Coconut
- Areca
- Ponytail
- Rhapis
- Sago
- Windmill
- Cat
- Fan
- Majesty
- Robellini
- Bamboo
- Spindle
- Seifrizzi
Peperomia
Sometimes called Radiator Plants, peperomia come in lots of diverse colours and shapes. This genus contains many succulent like plants that require little water to thrive.
Varieties
- Obtusifolia
- Watermelon
- Raindrop
- Rodundifolia
- Verticalla
- Clusiifolia
- Hope
- Mendoza
- Ripple
Philodendron
A genus with hundreds of unique species, philodendron are relatively low maintenance plants. They come in many colours, shapes, and sizes. Water when the soil is about half way dry.
Varieties
- Brazil
- Cordatum
- Columbia
- Gloriosum
- Grazielae
- Mars
- Micans
- New red
- Painted lady
- Parasio Verde
- Pink princess
- Ring of fire
- Tortum
- Moonlight
- Prince of Orange
- White wizard
- White princess
- Birkin
- Selloum
- Congo
Monstera
- Deliciosa
- Burle Marx flame
- Thai constellation
- Albo
- Yellow Marilyn
- Siltepecana
- Sierrana
- Adansonnii
Pothos
Also known as the Money Plant, pothos is a fan favourite for it’s low light tolerance, low water needs, and its quick growth.
Varieties
- Golden
- Marble queen
- ‘Njoy
- Neon
- Manjula
- Jade
- Silver satin
- Sebu blue
- Epi. pinnatum
- Epi. pinnatum var.
Sanseveria
Sanseveria goes by many names, Mother in Law’s Tongue and Snake Plant. These might be the easiest plant you could find, tolerant of low light, and in need of little water to survive. They are also known to be great air purifiers.
Varieties
- Laurentii
- Zeylanica
- Lauren
- Ming Manee
- Yaya
- Piano
- Hanii
- Chanin
- Whale fin
- Bird’s nest
- Futura
- Moonshine
- Black dragon
- Silver streak
ZZ Plant
Short for Zamioculcas zamiifolia, ZZs are a striking species that are low light tolerant, and require little water to thrive.