About the Collection

Rhipsalis baccifera: The Mistletoe Cactus with a Global Story

Rhipsalis baccifera: The Mistletoe Cactus with ...

Karyn Tapley, MD, MBA

Rhipsalis baccifera, also known as the Mistletoe Cactus, is a tropical epiphytic cactus found on multiple continents—an unusual feat for a New World cactus. Learn about its care, its global...

Rhipsalis baccifera: The Mistletoe Cactus with ...

Karyn Tapley, MD, MBA

Rhipsalis baccifera, also known as the Mistletoe Cactus, is a tropical epiphytic cactus found on multiple continents—an unusual feat for a New World cactus. Learn about its care, its global...

Hoya Krimson Princess vs. Krimson Queen: I Labeled Mine Wrong—Here’s How to Tell the Difference

Hoya Krimson Princess vs. Krimson Queen: I Labe...

Karyn Tapley, MD, MBA

They’re two of the most loved variegated Hoyas—and two of the easiest to mix up. I recently posted a bloom from my Krimson Princess but mistakenly called it a Krimson...

Hoya Krimson Princess vs. Krimson Queen: I Labe...

Karyn Tapley, MD, MBA

They’re two of the most loved variegated Hoyas—and two of the easiest to mix up. I recently posted a bloom from my Krimson Princess but mistakenly called it a Krimson...

Monstera obliqua “Tiwintza”

Monstera obliqua “Tiwintza”

Karyn Tapley, MD, MBA

A rare Monstera obliqua ‘Tiwintza’-type specimen in my collection has entered bloom—producing two inflorescences simultaneously. In this post, I document its leaf morphology, flowering behavior, and clarify the difference between...

Monstera obliqua “Tiwintza”

Karyn Tapley, MD, MBA

A rare Monstera obliqua ‘Tiwintza’-type specimen in my collection has entered bloom—producing two inflorescences simultaneously. In this post, I document its leaf morphology, flowering behavior, and clarify the difference between...

The Queen: Anthurium Warocqueanum

The Queen: Anthurium Warocqueanum

Karyn Tapley, MD, MBA

Anthurium warocqueanum: The Queen Anthurium Anthurium warocqueanum, known as the “Queen Anthurium,” is a striking tropical plant native to the rainforests of Colombia. First documented by European botanists in the...

The Queen: Anthurium Warocqueanum

Karyn Tapley, MD, MBA

Anthurium warocqueanum: The Queen Anthurium Anthurium warocqueanum, known as the “Queen Anthurium,” is a striking tropical plant native to the rainforests of Colombia. First documented by European botanists in the...

Anthurium Sagittatum

Anthurium Sagittatum

Karyn Tapley, MD, MBA

Introduced in 1839 by Scottish botanist George Don, Anthurium sagittatum is a velvet-leaved plant from the Cardiolonchium section. Notable for its velvety, silky leaf texture, this species is sometimes mistakenly...

Anthurium Sagittatum

Karyn Tapley, MD, MBA

Introduced in 1839 by Scottish botanist George Don, Anthurium sagittatum is a velvet-leaved plant from the Cardiolonchium section. Notable for its velvety, silky leaf texture, this species is sometimes mistakenly...

Anthurium nov Darien

Anthurium nov Darien

Karyn Tapley, MD, MBA

The Darién Gap, a lush and unbroken stretch of wilderness on the border of Panama and Colombia, stands as one of the planet’s most significant ecological treasures. This area, devoid...

Anthurium nov Darien

Karyn Tapley, MD, MBA

The Darién Gap, a lush and unbroken stretch of wilderness on the border of Panama and Colombia, stands as one of the planet’s most significant ecological treasures. This area, devoid...

  • Ethically Sourced Plants - Part 1 - Ecuagenera

    Ethically Sourced Plants - Part 1 - Ecuagenera

    Karyn Tapley, MD, MBA

    Ecuagenera: A Symphony of Founders, Conservation, Tissue Culture, and ContinuityNestled within Ecuador's lush landscapes, Ecuagenera's story unfolds—a testament to passion, conservation, and innovation. Co-founded by Carlos Franco and Patricio Moreno,...

    Ethically Sourced Plants - Part 1 - Ecuagenera

    Karyn Tapley, MD, MBA

    Ecuagenera: A Symphony of Founders, Conservation, Tissue Culture, and ContinuityNestled within Ecuador's lush landscapes, Ecuagenera's story unfolds—a testament to passion, conservation, and innovation. Co-founded by Carlos Franco and Patricio Moreno,...

  • Photo Credit: Tamanna Rumee on UnSplash

    A Brief History on Medicinal Plants

    Karyn Tapley, MD, MBA

    A Journey Through Time: The Brief History of Medicinal PlantsThroughout history, the natural world has been a vast and bountiful pharmacy, providing humanity with an array of plants possessing remarkable...

    A Brief History on Medicinal Plants

    Karyn Tapley, MD, MBA

    A Journey Through Time: The Brief History of Medicinal PlantsThroughout history, the natural world has been a vast and bountiful pharmacy, providing humanity with an array of plants possessing remarkable...

  • Photo credit: Odoman.com

    Light: The Secret to Thriving Plants - Unveilin...

    Karyn Tapley, MD, MBA

    Regular Lights vs. Grow Lights While plants can survive with regular bulbs, specialized grow lights offer better results. Regular bulbs don't give off the right kind of light for optimal...

    Light: The Secret to Thriving Plants - Unveilin...

    Karyn Tapley, MD, MBA

    Regular Lights vs. Grow Lights While plants can survive with regular bulbs, specialized grow lights offer better results. Regular bulbs don't give off the right kind of light for optimal...

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