Thaumatophyllum spruceanum

Thaumatophyllum spruceanumThis is a very interesting aroid in the genus Thaumatophyllum. This is a recently discovered genus as these plants have a different growth pattern from its previous classification, Philodendron. This plant is known for its highly lobed and dissected foliage as you can see in the second photo! Each emerging leaf on these lil' babies will get more and more lobed with maturity. Thaumatophyllum are known for developing a woody like trunk as it matures and

These have a really odd growth pattern usually growing upright until a certain point and then they will being to create weeping branches towards the top creating a very wispy look

they will lose foliage at their base in favor of emerging foliage

but we LOVE it

Usually we say if you can read a book in the room without the light on during the day it's usually enough light for this one

These love a bright filtered area but can handle medium light

As it matures it develops spots of silver on it's foliage

These begonia are stunning

Pfeiffera is a genus of in the Cactaceae family

obtusa are native to South Africa

We recommend watering every 10-12 days during spring through fall

The stronger light intensity you give it the more pink the spines will become as it ages

This is hands down one of the best species of Alocasia out there