Plants With Thomas

Just a man with a camera sharing the wonders of the botanical world.

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A beautiful twist on the popular Rubber Fig is the cultivar 𝘍𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘴 𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢 '𝘙𝘶𝘣𝘺'. Normal Rubber Figs have deep green leaves with a hint of burgundy. '𝘙𝘶𝘣𝘺' has leaves streaked with creamy variegations, and new foliage is tinted reddish pink. 𝘍𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘴 𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢 is native to southeast Asia where it is found in wet tropical forests. It thrives in warm, humid conditions with bright indirect light and well-draining soil. #plants #plantstagram #plantsofinstagram #plantsmakemehappy #plantsmakepeoplehappy #houseplants #houseplantsofinstagram #houseplantcommunity #houseplantclub #indoorjungle #urbanjungle #urbanjunglebloggers #plantsplantsplants #plantlover #plantaddict #livingwithplants #garden #gardening #indoorgarden #tropicalplants #foliage #botanical #plantcommunity #ficusofinstagram #ficus #ficuselasticaruby #rubberplant https://www.instagram.com/p/CooF9w4MTIM/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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It’s easy to see how the Eyelash Fern (𝘈𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴) got its common name. This neat little species is native to the islands of Mauritius and Réunion off the coast of Madagascar. It loves a warm, humid environment with moderate lighting; making a great addition to a bathroom windowsill. #plants #plantstagram #plantsofinstagram #plantsmakemehappy #plantsmakepeoplehappy #houseplants #houseplantsofinstagram #houseplantcommunity #houseplantclub #indoorjungle #urbanjungle #urbanjunglebloggers #plantsplantsplants #plantlover #plantaddict #livingwithplants #garden #gardening #indoorgarden #tropicalplants #foliage #botanical #plantcommunity #ferns #fernsofinstagram #eyelashfern #actiniopterisaustralis https://www.instagram.com/p/CngJ1C4MOc_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Look at the contrast on the leaves of this 𝘟𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘢 𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘪… er 𝘗𝘩𝘺𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘵𝘢𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘶𝘮 𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘪… I mean 𝘊𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘶𝘮 𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘪? Whatever you call this beautiful plant, it is an eye-catching specimen! This aroid species is native to Panama and Colombia. It enjoys moderate lighting, high humidity, and a well-draining potting mix. #plants #plantstagram #plantsofinstagram #plantsmakemehappy #plantsmakepeoplehappy #houseplants #houseplantsofinstagram #houseplantcommunity #houseplantclub #indoorjungle #urbanjungle #urbanjunglebloggers #plantsplantsplants #plantlover #plantaddict #livingwithplants #garden #gardening #indoorgarden #tropicalplants #foliage #botanical #plantcommunity #aroids #aroidsofinstagram #xanthosomalindenii #caladiumlindenii https://www.instagram.com/p/CnKulYUP8vr/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Nothing to see here but some water droplets on a 𝘚𝘺𝘯𝘨𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘶𝘮 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘢𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦 '𝘍𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵' leaf. #plants #plantstagram #plantsofinstagram #plantsmakemehappy #plantsmakepeoplehappy #houseplants #houseplantsofinstagram #houseplantcommunity #houseplantclub #indoorjungle #urbanjungle #urbanjunglebloggers #plantsplantsplants #plantlover #plantaddict #livingwithplants #garden #gardening #indoorgarden #tropicalplants #foliage #botanical #plantcommunity #aroids #aroidsofinstagram #syngoniumsofinstagram #syngoniumfrostedheart https://www.instagram.com/p/CmVgzrMM008/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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The genus 𝘛𝘦𝘱𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘴 is a unique group of cacti from South America. They are closely related to the more familiar Prickly Pears of the genus 𝘖𝘱𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢. With its rounded pine-shaped segments and paper-like spines, 𝘛𝘦𝘱𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘴 makes an interesting specimen plant for the succulent enthusiast. This Argentinian species needs mineral-rich, fast-draining soil and plenty of bright light to thrive. #plants #plantstagram #plantsofinstagram #plantsmakemehappy #plantsmakepeoplehappy #houseplants #houseplantsofinstagram #houseplantcommunity #houseplantclub #indoorjungle #urbanjungle #urbanjunglebloggers #plantsplantsplants #plantlover #plantaddict #livingwithplants #garden #gardening #indoorgarden #tropicalplants #foliage #botanical #plantcommunity #succulents #succulentsofinstagram #succulentlove #cactus #tephrocactusarticulatus https://www.instagram.com/p/CmMxk15v-jW/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I love the simplistic beauty of my 𝘗𝘦𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘢 𝘱𝘰𝘭𝘺𝘣𝘰𝘵𝘳𝘺𝘢. This species from Peru, Colombia, and Ecuador is commonly known as the “Raindrop Peperomia.” Thick, succulent leaves and stems hints to the fact that this plant likes lower humidity level and to have its soil dry out between waterings. 𝘗𝘦𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘢 𝘱𝘰𝘭𝘺𝘣𝘰𝘵𝘳𝘺𝘢 makes a hardy specimen for a warm spot with bright, indirect lighting. #plants #plantstagram #plantsofinstagram #plantsmakemehappy #plantsmakepeoplehappy #houseplants #houseplantsofinstagram #houseplantcommunity #houseplantclub #indoorjungle #urbanjungle #urbanjunglebloggers #plantsplantsplants #plantlover #plantaddict #livingwithplants #garden #gardening #indoorgarden #tropicalplants #foliage #botanical #plantcommunity #succulents #succulentsofinstagram #succulentlove #peperomia #peperomiapolybotrya https://www.instagram.com/p/CmLNxdqsx7y/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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As a side hobby, I've started pressing and preserving the old leaves of my houseplants when I prune them. The top and bottom leaves are from 𝘗𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘰𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘳𝘰𝘯 𝘣𝘪𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘶𝘮, center left is 𝘚𝘺𝘯𝘨𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘶𝘮 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘢𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦, and center right is 𝘗𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘰𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘳𝘰𝘯 𝘩𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘶𝘮. If you would like the try this yourself, simply place a leaf between two layers of absorbent paper (I like to use large coffee filters). Place the layers of paper between two pieces of corrugated cardboard. Lastly, place a heavy object on top of the cardboard, such as a stack of books. Allow the leaves to dry completely, which typically takes 2 to 3 weeks. #plants #plantstagram #plantsofinstagram #plantsmakemehappy #plantsmakepeoplehappy #houseplants #houseplantsofinstagram #houseplantcommunity #houseplantclub #indoorjungle #urbanjungle #urbanjunglebloggers #plantsplantsplants #plantlover #plantaddict #livingwithplants #garden #gardening #indoorgarden #tropicalplants #foliage #botanical #plantcommunity #aroids #aroidsofinstagram #philodendrons #syngoniums #herbarium https://www.instagram.com/p/ClAhzqMM-uD/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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One of the crown jewels of my collection is definitely this 𝘗𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘰𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘳𝘰𝘯 𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘦. This species of climbing Philodendron is native to Guyana, French Guiana, and Brazil. It is prized for its elongated leaves attached to bright orange petioles. 𝘗𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘰𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘳𝘰𝘯 𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘦 enjoys a chunky well-draining potting mix, high humidity, and bright indirect light. #plants #plantstagram #plantsofinstagram #plantsmakemehappy #plantsmakepeoplehappy #houseplants #houseplantsofinstagram #houseplantcommunity #houseplantclub #indoorjungle #urbanjungle #urbanjunglebloggers #plantsplantsplants #plantlover #plantaddict #livingwithplants #garden #gardening #indoorgarden #tropicalplants #foliage #botanical #plantcommunity #aroids #aroidsofinstagram #philodendrons #philodendronbillietiae https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck2FAAysjxI/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Would you just look at the pink splash on the new leaves of my 𝘚𝘺𝘯𝘨𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘶𝘮 𝘱𝘰𝘥𝘰𝘱𝘩𝘺𝘭𝘭𝘶𝘮 '𝘛𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘳 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘪'?! Don't tell the others, but this cultivar might be my favorite... #plants #plantstagram #plantsofinstagram #plantsmakemehappy #plantsmakepeoplehappy #houseplants #houseplantsofinstagram #houseplantcommunity #houseplantclub #indoorjungle #urbanjungle #urbanjunglebloggers #plantsplantsplants #plantlover #plantaddict #livingwithplants #garden #gardening #indoorgarden #tropicalplants #foliage #botanical #plantcommunity #aroids #aroidsofinstagram #syngoniums #syngoniumsofinstagram #syngoniumtricolorconfetti https://www.instagram.com/p/CkpD8YOrchN/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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It's another rainy autumn day, but my 𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘱𝘩𝘺𝘭𝘭𝘶𝘮 𝘴𝘱𝘳𝘶𝘤𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘶𝘮 doesn't mind the added humidity! This species from northern South American is closely related to Philodendrons. It has been thriving with frequent watering, an airy soil mix, and partial sun from this south-facing window. #plants #plantstagram #plantsofinstagram #plantsmakemehappy #plantsmakepeoplehappy #houseplants #houseplantsofinstagram #houseplantcommunity #houseplantclub #indoorjungle #urbanjungle #urbanjunglebloggers #plantsplantsplants #plantlover #plantaddict #livingwithplants #garden #gardening #indoorgarden #tropicalplants #foliage #botanical #plantcommunity #aroids #aroidsofinstagram #philodendrons #thaumatophyllumspruceanum https://www.instagram.com/p/CkJUwALrD3w/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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It's a 🌧 day here in southwestern Missouri, and the Flower-of-an-Hour (𝘏𝘪𝘣𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘶𝘴 𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘶𝘮) living on my bathroom windowsill is preparing to bloom. This small, spreading Hibiscus species is native arid regions in the Old World tropics. However, they are hardy down to USDA hardiness zone 2. They like full sun, regular watering, and well-draining soil. #plants #plantstagram #plantsofinstagram #plantsmakemehappy #plantsmakepeoplehappy #houseplants #houseplantsofinstagram #houseplantcommunity #houseplantclub #indoorjungle #urbanjungle #urbanjunglebloggers #plantsplantsplants #plantlover #plantaddict #livingwithplants #garden #gardening #indoorgarden #tropicalplants #foliage #botanical #plantcommunity #rockgarden #flowerofanhour #hibiscus #hibiscustrionum https://www.instagram.com/p/CkG8YWXvbfw/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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When you first see these adorable little globes, you might think that this is a cactus species. However, these are actually a Euphorbia. This is 𝐸𝑢𝑝ℎ𝑜𝑟𝑏𝑖𝑎 𝑜𝑏𝑒𝑠𝑎 from South Africa, commonly referred to as "Basketball Plant." They enjoy full sun and fast-draining soil mix, and should be watered when the top inch of soil has completely dried out. #plants #plantstagram #plantsofinstagram #plantsmakemehappy #plantsmakepeoplehappy #houseplants #houseplantsofinstagram #houseplantcommunity #houseplantclub #indoorjungle #urbanjungle #urbanjunglebloggers #plantsplantsplants #plantlover #plantaddict #livingwithplants #garden #gardening #indoorgarden #tropicalplants #foliage #botanical #plantcommunity #succulents #succulentlove #succulentsofinstagram #euphorbiaobesa #basketballplant https://www.instagram.com/p/CjOHt8ELxd0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Check out the contrasting coloration on those leaves! This striking foliage belongs to 𝘈𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘢 𝘣𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘢 '𝘚𝘪𝘭𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘋𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘰𝘯'. One of the small Jewel Alocasias, this species is native to the island of Borneo. They love a rich, well-draining soil with frequent waterings and bright, indirect light. #plants #plantstagram #plantsofinstagram #plantsmakemehappy #plantsmakepeoplehappy #houseplants #houseplantsofinstagram #houseplantcommunity #houseplantclub #indoorjungle #urbanjungle #urbanjunglebloggers #plantsplantsplants #plantlover #plantaddict #livingwithplants #garden #gardening #indoorgarden #tropicalplants #foliage #botanical #plantcommunity #aroids #aroidsofinstagram #alocasia #alocasiasilverdragon https://www.instagram.com/p/CjMiYzbMmnj/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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This little living gem is a succulent native to central Mexico called 𝘗𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘺𝘱𝘩𝘺𝘵𝘶𝘮 𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘦𝘳𝘪. The powdery blue coloration of the leaves is due to a waxy coating known as a "farina" that protects the plant from water loss. This species enjoys bright full sun, well-draining soil; and should dry out between waterings. #plants #plantstagram #plantsofinstagram #plantsmakemehappy #plantsmakepeoplehappy #houseplants #houseplantsofinstagram #houseplantcommunity #houseplantclub #indoorjungle #urbanjungle #urbanjunglebloggers #plantsplantsplants #plantlover #plantaddict #livingwithplants #garden #gardening #indoorgarden #tropicalplants #foliage #botanical #plantcommunity #succulents #succulentsofinstagram #succulentlove #pachyphytumhookeri https://www.instagram.com/p/ChlS09SMHXD/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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My favorite Aroid right now is definitely my 𝘚𝘺𝘯𝘨𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘶𝘮 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘢𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦 '𝘍𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵'. I love the heart shape of the leaves, which are unique in this genus in the fact that they do not divide as the plant matures. This cultivated variety is often mislabeled under the species 𝘚𝘺𝘯𝘨𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘶𝘮 𝘮𝘢𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘩𝘺𝘭𝘭𝘶𝘮, and is also known by the nickname ‘𝘐𝘤𝘦 𝘍𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘵’. It is native to the Chiapas region of southern Mexico and Guatemala. Likes its much more common cousin 𝘚𝘺𝘯𝘨𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘶𝘮 𝘱𝘰𝘥𝘰𝘱𝘩𝘺𝘭𝘭𝘶𝘮, this plant enjoys indirect light, high humidity, and an airy soil mix. #plants #plantstagram #plantsofinstagram #plantsmakemehappy #plantsmakepeoplehappy #houseplants #houseplantsofinstagram #houseplantcommunity #houseplantclub #indoorjungle #urbanjungle #urbanjunglebloggers #plantsplantsplants #plantlover #plantaddict #livingwithplants #garden #gardening #indoorgarden #tropicalplants #foliage #botanical #plantcommunity #aroids #aroidsofinstagram #syngoniums #syngoniumsofinstagram #syngoniumfrostedheart https://www.instagram.com/p/Chid65Dr8jb/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I love it when plants are not only visually appealing, but also have a unique texture. The leaves of this 𝘒𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘴 '𝘔𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘮𝘢' are covered in fine hairs and feel like crushed felt. This succulent species from Madagascar enjoys full sun, warm temperatures, and well-draining soil. #plants #plantstagram #plantsofinstagram #plantsmakemehappy #plantsmakepeoplehappy #houseplants #houseplantsofinstagram #houseplantcommunity #houseplantclub #indoorjungle #urbanjungle #urbanjunglebloggers #plantsplantsplants #plantlover #plantaddict #livingwithplants #garden #gardening #indoorgarden #tropicalplants #foliage #botanical #plantcommunity #succulentsofinstagram #succulentlove #kalanchoe #kalanchoebeharensis https://www.instagram.com/p/ChQEEfCvGfi/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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How beautiful is this leaf? Water droplets shine on a 𝘚𝘺𝘯𝘨𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘶𝘮 𝘱𝘰𝘥𝘰𝘱𝘩𝘺𝘭𝘭𝘶𝘮 '𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘢'. #plants #plantstagram #plantsofinstagram #plantsmakemehappy #plantsmakepeoplehappy #houseplants #houseplantsofinstagram #houseplantcommunity #houseplantclub #indoorjungle #urbanjungle #urbanjunglebloggers #plantsplantsplants #plantlover #plantaddict #livingwithplants #garden #gardening #indoorgarden #tropicalplants #foliage #botanical #plantcommunity #aroids #aroidsofinstagram #syngonium #syngoniummaria https://www.instagram.com/p/ChD4_9TMI2D/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=