Welcome to the Tula House Plant Library! Learn best plant care tips to keep your plants alive and beautiful. Once you are full of new care information, explore our rare plant selection in our shop section. 

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Tula’s Plant Library 

Have you ever wondered if the gorgeous plant that’s catching your eye in the corner shop would actually thrive in the home or office spot you have in mind for it?

Were you gifted a plant, but have no idea how to feed and water it?

Or are you simply fascinated by the world of plants, like we are, and want to learn more about them?

Then welcome to the Tula House Plant Library!

The Facts You Need

In our library, you’ll learn:

  • All about different plant species and their origins
  • What each plant needs to survive and thrive
  • Health concerns like disease and pest problems
  • Key warnings, such as toxicity issues

With so much great information at your fingertips, don’t wait to explore the Tula House rare plant collection to find the perfect new plant to share your space!

  1. Monadenium rubellum

    Monadenium rubellum

    This perennial Kenya native has a distinctive “root foot,” where it stores water during dry periods. Snake-like stems curl and flower year-round, giving this plant a unique appeal to collectors. The root foot, or caudex, is typically given many years to establish before it is repotted to be partially exposed above the soil.
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  2. Mammillaria bocasana f. monstruosa

    Mammillaria bocasana f. monstruosa

    Truly a Frankenstein’s monster of plants, Mammillaria bocasana f. Monstruosa, or Fred (named after the man who discovered it), is a nursery cultivated mutated clone of Mammillaria bocasana. There is very little family resemblance. It is famous for its rubbery green and pink globes, the occasional spike or hair out of nowhere, and its chaotic, tumorous growth habit that is always different from plant to plant. 
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  3. A large Swiss Cheese Plant (Monstera deliciosa) next to the green tile plant shower at Tula Plants & Design.

    Monstera deliciosa

    Monstera deliciosa is an understory tropical plant native to rainforests of Central America in the Araceae family.  This plant has currently become a very popular houseplant. Known for its distinctive glossy, heart shaped or rounded leathery leaves. When the Monstera grows older, the leaves will develop deep clefts and oblong perforations (called fenestrations).  
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  4. Neoporteria cachitaensis violet, a small, deep green, barrel cactus with hints of violet, photographed at Tula Plants & Design.

    Neoporteria cachitaensis violet

    This collector’s cactus has roots in Cachita, Chile. Known for its deep green, almost purple trunk, it loves tons of light, great ventilation, and very little water.
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  5. Opuntia cacanapa 'Ellisiana'

    Opuntia cacanapa 'Ellisiana'

    The Opuntia cacanapa 'Ellisiana'  is native to the US (South Texas) and Mexico.  This Opuntia is a hybrid cultivated for its lack of thorns or shorter tufts of prickles.  This cacti is fast growing and produces grey green pads that are held vertically on spreading mostly horizontal stems. 
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  6. Philodendron 'brasil'

    Philodendron 'brasil'

    Philodendron hederaceum 'Brazil' is originally from South America and is an attractive perennial cultivar in the Araceae family.  It has heart-shaped glossy green leaves with irregular yellow-gold variegation.This cultivar is attractive as a hanging plant or they can be trained to grow up a moss pole.
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  • Explore Beautiful Plants

    Choose from our selection of healthy and extraordinary plant species at Tula House. We help you curate your own stunning plant collection while educating you on the best way to care for your plants and keep them looking their best for a long time. Explore a range of plants and personalized plant services at Tula House. 

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  • Where Plants Meet Design

    At Tula House, we’re designers as much as plant lovers. In our store, you can find a range of plant-themed products, including apparel, decor, illustrations, and educational materials. We aim to use our creativity to inspire people to develop a greater interest in plants and a love for the natural world.

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  • Expertly Designed Gardens

    Tula House Gardens brings you our expert plantscaping services to infuse some natural energy into your home, office, or commercial enterprise. Our professional designers and horticulturists will help you transform your space with plant life and care for it with regular maintenance so that you can enjoy your garden for years to come.

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