Common Shade

A few illustrations of the most favored and popular foliage and some common yet interesting information on them. 

Sansevieria Trifasciata

Also known as Snake Plant, Mother-in-law's tongue, St. George's  Sword, Viper's Bowstring Hemp. 

Native to Africa and Asia, it is famous for being almost impossible to kill. It thrives on minimum water and little to no sunlight. Herbaceous, leafy, generous in growth and decorative. Exhibiting variety within one plant, the leaves age and grow beautifully inscribed with textures and grains.

It converts harmful substances in the air to harmless ones. Mildly toxic if ingested. As it grows from its underground structures known as rhizomes, it thrives in a small pot.

Epipremnum Aureum

Also known as Pothos or Golden Pothos, Money Plant, Devil's ivy, Taro Vine, Silver Vine, Solomon islands ivy & Marble Queen. 

This famous creeper is identified with a multitude of variety in greens. Some come darker with silver to grey textures and some in enlightened green highlights making them almost golden in the sun. Hard to kill as they survive with or without sunlight, less water, grow with soil or can be grown as an aquatic breed in just water. An invasive species, it takes over any region it is not native to. Toxic to pets, this needs to be kept carefully away from our furry buddies. Very easy to propagate because of its powerful nodes and aerial roots. Heart-shaped leaves with a distinct waxy marble finish, no wonder the name marble queen.

Ficus Lyrata

Also known as Fiddle-leaf fig. 

This famous creeper is identified with a multitude of variety in greens. Some come darker with silver to grey textures and some in enlightened green highlights making them almost golden in the sun. Hard to kill as they survive with or without sunlight, less water, grow with soil or can be grown as an aquatic breed in just water. An invasive species, it takes over any region it is not native to. Toxic to pets, this needs to be kept carefully away from our furry buddies. Very easy to propagate because of its powerful nodes and aerial roots. Heart-shaped leaves with a distinct waxy marble finish, no wonder the name marble queen.

Monstera Deliciosa

Literally translates to "Monstrous Delicious"; more popularly known as swiss cheese. 

Native to Southern Mexico, South of Panama - this leafy evergreen indoor plant gained massive popularity in creative visuals. This mysterious plant made its way across the globe, cultures, and became a must-have. It has a compelling personality and can grow to a considerable size making it a statement foliage for any decor. It can grow up to 66ft in the wild, adaptable with aerial roots. The roots are also known in its native land of Mexico to relieve arthritis and snake bites. 

Thrives in indirect or low sunlight and considerably less water.