Introduction

The tropical Cordyline Fruticosa — also known as the Hawaiian Ti Plant — is admired for its glossy leaves in shades of deep red, green, and pink.
At TOMs FLOWer CLUB, we love this plant not only for its beauty but also because it can be easily propagated from head cuttings, allowing you to grow healthy, new plants from an existing one.

Propagating from a head cutting means taking the top leafy section of your plant — the “head” — and encouraging it to root. It’s a quick, satisfying method that works beautifully for home growers.

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🌿 What You’ll Need

• A healthy, mature Cordyline Fruticosa

• A sharp, clean knife or pruning shears

• Rooting hormone (optional but helpful)

• A glass of water or pot with well-draining organic substrate

• A bright, warm location (indirect light)

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✂️ Step 1: Select the Right Cutting

Choose a strong, healthy stem tip with at least 4–6 leaves.
Using a sterilized knife or pruners, cut the top section — ideally 10–15 cm long. Make the cut just below a node (the point where leaves emerge).

Remove any lower leaves so that a few centimeters of bare stem remain. This is where the roots will develop.

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💧 Step 2: Prepare the Cutting

If you wish, dip the cut end lightly in rooting hormone. This encourages faster root growth and reduces the risk of rot — especially if you’re propagating in soil.

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🌸 Step 3: Choose Water or Soil

You can root the head cutting either in water or directly in substrate.

Water method:

• Place the cutting in a clean glass of room-temperature water.

• Ensure only the stem (not the leaves) is submerged.

• Change the water every 3–5 days to keep it fresh.

Soil method:

• Use a light, permeable organic substrate, similar to what we use at TOMs FLOWer CLUB.

• Keep it slightly moist but never soggy.

• A transparent plastic dome or bag can help maintain humidity.

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🌿 Step 4: Root Formation

Within 3–6 weeks, you’ll start to see new white roots forming.
If you rooted your cutting in water, transplant it to a pot once the roots are 3–5 cm long.

Choose a small, breathable pot and fill it with a well-aerated organic mix — this helps prevent waterlogging and root rot.

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☀️ Step 5: Aftercare

• Place your new plant in bright, indirect light.

• Keep the substrate evenly moist — not wet.

• Mist occasionally to maintain humidity.

• Avoid fertilizing for the first month; then use a mild, organic fertilizer every few weeks.

As new leaves appear, you’ll know the cutting has fully established.

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🌴 The Joy of Propagation

Propagating Cordyline Fruticosa from head cuttings is a simple way to expand your tropical collection — or to share a living gift with someone special. Each new plant carries the same vivid colors and tropical charm as its parent.

At TOMs FLOWer CLUB, we believe every propagation connects you more deeply with nature — one rooted cutting at a time.

👉 Explore our curated collection of rare, organically grown tropical plants at TOMs FLOWer CLUB. 

The Brachychiton rupestris, commonly known as the Queensland Bottle Tree, is one of Australia’s most striking and collectible trees. Its uniquely swollen, bottle-shaped trunk not only creates a sculptural appearance but also serves as a natural water reservoir, allowing the plant to survive drought conditions. At TOMs FLOWer CLUB, we grow this rare tree organically from seed, creating strong, healthy, and slow-grown specimens perfect for indoor display or bonsai cultivation.

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🌿 Origin and Natural Habitat

Native to the semi-arid regions of Queensland, Australia, the Queensland Bottle Tree thrives in sunny, rocky environments. Its remarkable trunk adaptation allows it to store water during dry seasons, making it a resilient and long-lived plant. Naturally, this tree grows upright with a narrow canopy of leaves, creating a distinctive silhouette that makes it a highly desirable plant for collectors worldwide.

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🍃 Growth, Form, and Bonsai Potential

• Height & Size: Our specimens are currently around 50 cm tall (including pot), ideal for bonsai training or indoor display.

• Trunk: The iconic bottle-shaped trunk thickens over time, storing water and giving the tree its iconic sculptural form.

• Leaves: Narrow, lance-shaped leaves that are drought-tolerant and resilient.

• Bonsai suitability: Perfect for bonsai enthusiasts due to its slow growth, trunk shape, and resilience.

 

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🌞 Cultivation and Care Tips

The Queensland Bottle Tree is surprisingly easy to care for if its natural habits are respected:

Light: Requires lots of sunlight. The brightest spot in your home or a balcony/terrace in summer is ideal.

Watering:

• Summer: Moderate watering.

• Winter: Very little water; allow the soil to dry more than usual.

• Key rule: Better too dry than too wet to prevent root and trunk rot.

Temperature: Keep cooler in winter (10–15 °C). Protect from frost — this plant is not hardy.

Substrate: We pot our trees in a self-mixed, well-draining organic substrate. Repotting is only necessary every 4–5 years.

Fertilization: Our trees are never over-fertilized, giving them slow, robust, and healthy growth.

Maintenance: No leaf sprays or glossy finishes are used — every plant is fully organic and natural.

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🌱 Why Choose a Queensland Bottle Tree

1. Collector’s plant: Its rarity, unique trunk, and bonsai potential make it highly desirable.

2. Organic quality: 100% organic cultivation ensures strong, healthy, and sustainable growth.

3. Versatile display: Perfect for indoor spaces, terraces, or as a bonsai statement piece.

4. Low-maintenance: Once established, it thrives with minimal care, making it ideal for plant enthusiasts.

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⚖️ When (Not) to Buy

Perfect if you:

• Love rare, sculptural trees with unique forms.

• Can provide bright, sunny conditions.

• Appreciate slow-grown, organic plants.

Maybe not ideal if you:

• Want a fast-growing or mass-produced plant.

• Cannot provide sufficient sunlight or a cool winter location.

• Prefer fully hardy outdoor trees.

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🌿 The Perfect Plant Companion

At TOMs FLOWer CLUB, your Brachychiton rupestris comes in a beautiful clay pot, ready to become a long-term plant companion. Whether you’re a collector, bonsai enthusiast, or interior plant lover, this iconic tree will grow slowly with you, develop a magnificent trunk over the years, and become a signature piece in your home or office.

You receive the exact plant as displayed.

The Monstera deliciosa, also called the Swiss cheese plant or split-leaf philodendron, is one of the most iconic indoor plants worldwide. With its huge, glossy leaves and distinctive natural holes, it adds a sculptural, tropical look to any interior. At TOMs FLOWer CLUB, we offer organically cultivated, original-form Monsteras – slow-grown, chemical-free, and built to thrive for decades.

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🌿 Origin & Natural Habitat

Monstera deliciosa originates from the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, stretching from southern Mexico to Panama. In its natural habitat, it climbs tree trunks in the filtered light of the jungle canopy, using thick aerial roots to anchor and absorb humidity from the air.

Its name “deliciosa” refers to the edible fruit it occasionally produces in the wild – known for its pineapple-banana fragrance.

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🍃 Growth, Form & Size

This plant is a vigorous climber. In ideal indoor conditions, it can grow over 3 metres high, with mature leaves reaching up to 1 metre in width. Each new leaf emerges rolled and slowly unfurls, revealing deeper lobes and more fenestrations as it matures.

Over time, Monstera develops aerial roots – a natural feature that helps stabilise the plant and absorb extra moisture. These roots can be guided into the soil or supported on a moss pole.

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🌞 Cultivation & Care Tips

Light: Bright, indirect light is ideal. Avoid direct midday sun, which can scorch the leaves.
Water: Keep soil slightly moist but never waterlogged. Allow the top layer to dry before watering again.
Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity; occasional misting supports healthy growth.
Soil: Well-draining, organic substrate is essential – our self-mixed blend at TOMs FLOWer CLUB combines structure, aeration, and moisture balance.
Feeding: Minimal feeding during active growth; too much fertiliser causes weak, oversized foliage.
Temperature: Thrives between 18–28 °C; avoid cold drafts.
Repotting: Every 1–2 years, once roots fill the pot.

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🌱 Why Choose an Organically Grown Monstera

At TOMs FLOWer CLUB, each Monstera is organically cultivated – no synthetic fertilisers, glossy leaf sprays, or growth hormones.
The result? Strong, resilient plants with natural colour, thicker leaves, and sustainable long-term health.

When you buy from a private organic grower, you receive:

• A naturally shaped plant (not forced in greenhouse conditions).

• Proven genetic variety – the true original Monstera deliciosa, not a hybrid cross.

• A plant that continues to grow beautifully without dependency on chemicals.

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⚖️ When (Not) to Buy a Monstera

Perfect for you if:

• You love lush, tropical, statement plants.

• You have bright indoor space with room to grow.

• You value organic quality and long-term plant companionship.

Maybe not ideal if:

• You prefer small, compact plants with limited growth.

• You have very low light or dry air.

• You dislike occasional pruning or supporting a climbing plant.

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🌴 Good to Know

• Monstera deliciosa can live for decades with minimal care.

• Its air-purifying qualities improve indoor air quality.

• Aerial roots can be trimmed or trained – they’re harmless but natural.

• Outdoors (in summer), it develops thicker, more leathery leaves.

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🌿 Why Buy from TOMs FLOWer CLUB

Each Monstera is part of our private, organically grown plant collection in Switzerland – slow-cultivated with care and passion.
No mass production, no chemicals, just pure botanical craftsmanship.

Explore our full selection of rare and organically cultivated tropical houseplants at
👉 TOMs FLOWer CLUB

Among the lesser-known treasures of the plant world, Sinningia eumorpha shines with quiet charm. Its velvety leaves and soft, bell-shaped flowers are instantly recognizable to collectors and lovers of botanical rarity. At TOMs FLOWer CLUB, this species holds a special place — not only for its beauty, but for its resilience and adaptability when grown with care.

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Origin & Natural Habitat

Sinningia eumorpha belongs to the Gesneriaceae family, the same group as the African violet (Saintpaulia). It is native to the mountainous regions of Brazil, where it grows on rocky slopes and mossy ledges in semi-shaded forest habitats. The plant has adapted to periods of dryness by forming a tuber, which stores water and nutrients — allowing it to rest during less favorable seasons.

In its natural setting, Sinningia experiences warm days, cooler nights, and bright but filtered light — a combination that can be beautifully recreated indoors.

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Growth Habit & Appearance

This plant develops from a round tuber that sits partially above the soil. Its broad, velvety leaves are deep green with soft silver tones on the underside. During the growing season (usually spring to autumn), Sinningia eumorpha produces delicate lavender to pale violet flowers with a white throat — a visual treat that hovers elegantly above the foliage.

The plant enters dormancy in winter, when leaves may die back completely. This is normal — the tuber simply rests and will re-sprout when warmth and light return.

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Care Tips

Light:
Bright, indirect light is ideal. Avoid harsh midday sun, which can scorch the leaves. A north- or east-facing window works perfectly.

Temperature:
Sinningia prefers moderate warmth — ideally between 18–25°C. Avoid cold drafts and temperatures below 12°C, especially during dormancy.

Watering:
Water moderately during the growing season, allowing the top layer of substrate to dry slightly between waterings. During dormancy, reduce watering drastically — keep the tuber almost dry until new growth appears.

Humidity:
This plant enjoys moderate air humidity. You can lightly mist nearby air (not directly on leaves and flowers) or place the pot on a tray with pebbles and water.

Fertilization:
Feed lightly every 2–3 weeks in spring and summer with an organic, diluted fertilizer. Avoid overfertilization — it can damage the tuber.

Substrate:
Use a loose, well-draining mix, such as the self-mixed organic substrate we use at TOMs FLOWer CLUB — combining fine orchid bark, perlite, and humus-rich soil. This ensures oxygen circulation and prevents rot.

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Good to Know

• Sinningia eumorpha is a tuberous perennial, meaning it can live for many years with proper rest periods.

• When the foliage dies back, do not discard the tuber — it is simply resting.

• Repot only when necessary (every 2–3 years), ideally at the start of new growth in spring.

• Avoid water sitting on the leaves, as they are sensitive to constant moisture.

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Tricks & Hints

• If your plant doesn’t flower, try giving it a bit more light or slightly cooler nights — this can trigger blooming.

• During dormancy, store the pot in a dry, dark corner at room temperature. Resume watering only when a new sprout appears.

• You can propagate Sinningia from leaf cuttings or from seeds, though patience is required.

• For a more natural look, keep the tuber partially above the substrate surface — just like it grows in nature.

In Summary

Sinningia eumorpha is an enchanting, undemanding houseplant that rewards attentive care with soft blooms and elegant foliage. Its rhythmic growth cycle — lush summers, quiet winters — brings a touch of tropical forest magic into any indoor collection.

Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a curious beginner, this species reminds us that even the quietest plants tell the most beautiful stories.

→ Discover your own organically grown Sinningia eumorpha at TOMs FLOWer CLUB