Year in review: Mark Leichty, ‘Flora Exotica’ columnist

‘Flora Exotica’ takes our readers inside the mind of Mark Leichty, Director of Business Development at Little Prince of Oregon Nursery near Portland. He is a certified plant geek who enjoys visiting beautiful gardens and garden centers searching for rare and unique plants. His column provides a professional’s opinion on several plant genera.

Here are his 2022 columns for Nursery Management, all in one place for your convenience.

1. Ferocious foliage fuels fervor - Cash in on the rare plant craze with one of the funkiest foliage plants you may ever find: Begonia ferox.
2. The allure of Gesneriads - Petrocosmea cryptica is a charming cousin to the African violet with ample potential as a new hot houseplant.
3. Pucker up - Indoors or outdoors, the box-leaf lipstick vine makes a bold statement.
4. Spike moss - In terrariums or in the landscape, Selaginella is a fascinating genus.
5. Spiral symmetry - The mesmerizing spirals of Aloe polyphylla have earned the rare plant a rabid following.
6. Precious jewels - Jewel orchids are beautiful foliage plants that are prized by indoor gardeners.