Alocasia Reginula also known as Black Velvet or Jewel Alocasia is a relatively small Alocasia with big, lush, almost black leaves and contrasting, silver veins. The leaves of Alocasia Reginula look velvet-like but are a little rough to touch. This Alocasia grows only up to 30-40cm tall. . . If you want to keep Alocasia Reginula happy, you must keep her in a very well aerated potting mix that dries out completely between waterings. The best mix would be very light on peat moss. but with addition of sand, perlite and bark. Water your Black Velvet deeply but infrequently. . . . #tropicalplants #houseplants #yyj #alocasia #blackplants #rareplants #houseplantclub #houseplantsofinstagram #seaberrygardenandflower #seaberrygarden #cookstreetvillage #matticksfarm 
Happy Easter! Both stores are open through the long weekend with regular business hours. 
‘It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold, when it is summer in the light and winter in the shade. ‘ — Charles Dickens | Great Expectations. 
When I walked into the store this morning, this bloom put a big smile on my face. 😊😊😊Have a wonderful day everyone! . . . #plantaddict #cactus #cactusflower #morningvibes #bloom #tropicalplants #houseplants #cactuslover #seaberrygardenandflower #cookstreetvillage #matticksfarm 
Often referred to as the purple shamrock, this beautiful and curious plant actually comes from Brazil! Oxalis triangularis has stunning triangular, three-lobed leaves – each lobe like a pair of butterfly wings — in vivid purple-maroon and shades of wine-red. In summer, the leaves are accompanied by numerous small, trumpet-shaped pinkish or white blooms. Incidentally, the foliage has a photonastic response — in other words, the leaves open up during the day and close again at night! It is a frost-tender plant. Luckily, it does adapt very well to indoor conditions, and it can survive and indeed thrive, for many years as a long-lived houseplant. Available at both stores now. . . . #oxalistriangularis #oxalis #houseplants #houseplantclub #seaberrygardenandflower #seaberrygarden #matticksfarm #cookstreetvillage #yyj 
Love all these gorgeous flowers? Why not grow them on your own? Time to put these bulbs/tubers in the ground. We have lots of special varieties of spring bulbs available at both locations. Peony, Ranunculus, Dahlia, Lily, Anemone, Agapanthus, Call Lily, Freesia, Canna, Begonia, Gladiolus... you name it. . . . #spring #springiscoming #spring2021 #bulbs #peony #ranunculus #anemone #dahlia #seaberrygardenandflower #seaberrygarden #matticksfarm #cookstreetvillage 
“Black Magic” Alocasia. It’s a tuberous tropical plant with smoky purplish-black leaves (up to 2’ long). Grows up to 6’ tall. Perform best in filtered sun or part shade spot with organically rich moist soil. All parts may cause mild stomach upset if ingesting without cooking. We have only ten of these tubers in. Hurry!!! . . . #elephantearplant #alocasia #blackplants #blackmagic #tropicalplants #houseplants #houseplantclub #plantaddict #seaberrygardenandflower #seaberrygarden #matticksfarm #cookstreetvillage #yyj 
Here’s something different. 🌵🌵🌵Senecio Stapeliiformis ( a.k.a pickle plant, candle stick), is a rare and unusual succulent native to South Africa. It has pencil-like stems with soft spines along the edges. New shoots pop up from the base of the mother plant. A large reddish-orange flower forms above each stem in the summer. This unique pest and disease tolerant plant does best in a warm sunny spot. And - we can’t say this enough, easy on the watering. Allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Also too much fertilizer will cause a lot of leggy growth. We will have them in stock at the beginning of April. Keep your eyes on our ins stories. . . . #seneciostapeliiformis #rareplants #succulents #succulentsofinstagram #houseplantclub #houseplants #seaberrygarden #seaberrygardenandflower #cookstreetvillage #matticksfarm 
Heads up!! . . “A flower does not think of competing with the flower next to it. It just blooms.” – Zen Shin . . Wish all the flowers out there a happy Monday! #happymonday