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Understanding Our Container Sizes
At Nature Hills, our plants are sold in industry-standard nursery containers. You will notice we use the word "container" rather than "gallon." Container numbers follow a nursery trade size standard, not liquid volume. The number tells you the plant's size category and general maturity level. A larger container means a more established plant with a stronger root system.
Container Sizes
Quart
Plant age: 6 months to 1 year Best for:Ground covers, perennials, ornamental grasses What to expect: Our smallest and most affordable size. Well-suited for planting in multiples across a large area. Allow 1 to 2 seasons for full establishment.
#1 Container
Plant age: 1 to 2 years Best for:Shrubs, perennials, smaller trees What to expect: About the size of a large coffee can. A well-developed root system in a manageable size. Good value choice when you have time to let the plant grow into the space over a season or two.
#2 Container
Plant age: 2 to 3 years Best for:Shrubs and trees where you want faster establishment What to expect: A noticeable step up from a #1 in both plant size and root development. Good choice when you want visible presence without going to a larger size.
#3 Container
Plant age: 3 to 4 years Best for: Most plants, most situations — flowering trees, shade trees, evergreen shrubs What to expect: Our most popular size. Strong, developed root system. Plants in a #3 container make an immediate visual impact from day one. If you want a head start rather than waiting seasons for a plant to fill in, this is typically the right choice.
#5 Container and Larger
Plant age: 4 to 5+ years Best for: Specimen plants, privacy screens, maximum instant impact What to expect: Large, mature plants ready to make an immediate statement in your landscape. We also carry #7 and larger sizes for select varieties.
Why "Container" and Not "Gallon"?
Nursery container sizes follow an industry trade standard established for the nursery and horticulture industry. The number is a size designation, not a measurement of liquid volume. Actual soil volume varies by plant type, root mass, and growing medium. Using "container" is the accurate industry term. When you see #1, #2, or #3, think of it as the plant's size tier, not a gallon measurement.
Root Pouch Containers
Some Nature Hills plants arrive in a Root Pouch, a breathable fabric container made from 100% recycled materials. Root Pouches encourage denser root development through air pruning, which discourages root circling and promotes a stronger, more fibrous root ball at the time of planting.
There are two types. Knowing which one you have changes how you plant:
Degradable (brown or tan fabric): Plant the entire pouch directly in the ground. The fabric breaks down naturally in the soil over time.
Non-degradable (black or gray fabric): Remove the pouch before planting. Cut the bottom open with scissors, then peel the sides away. The fibrous root ball will hold its shape.
Not sure which type you have? Check the tag on your plant or contact us and we will confirm.
Houseplant fans rely on the strappy Spider Plant to add a long, vertical accent to an indoor garden. Hung from a sturdy ceiling hook, it develops into an attractive, arching specimen: strappy leaves erupt up, out and then down from the center of the plant, each one carrying a wide, creamy white stripe down its center.
Hang it in a wide corner a bit out of direct sunlight and watch it develop the cutest little baby plantlets on long, modified stems. Trim them to start new plants or leave them on for a fuller, lusher look. It also happens to be one of the few common houseplants that is genuinely pet safe. See our guide to bringing the garden indoors for more pet friendly picks, or browse the full houseplant collection.
Arrives in an 8 inch hanging basket.
Planting & Care
Light
Bright indirect light is ideal. It tolerates deep shade, but keep it a bit out of direct sunlight, especially harsh afternoon sun, which can scorch the leaves.
Water
Water it regularly, but let the soil approach dryness between sessions rather than watering on a fixed schedule. It is drought tolerant once established and would rather run a little dry than sit wet. Avoid tap water where possible, since chlorine and fluoride can cause brown leaf tips, and reduce watering further in winter.
Humidity and Temperature
Tolerates average home humidity, though misting it a few times a week is a good general practice. Keep it above 45 degrees F as a houseplant and bring it in before frost if it has spent the summer outdoors.
Soil and Feeding
Any well-draining potting mix with a neutral pH works well. Avoid overfeeding, which can reduce plantlet production.
Propagation and Pruning
Watch for baby plantlets forming on long, modified stems. Trim them to create new plants, or leave them intact for a wider, lusher look. If the plant outgrows its space, give it a haircut with sharp scissors, removing plantlet stems back to the base.
Pets
Non toxic to dogs and cats, making it one of the safer common houseplants for pet households.
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A wide, creamy white stripe runs down the center of each medium green leaf. This is different from cultivars with white edged margins instead of a center stripe.
Is it toxic to cats or dogs?
No. Chlorophytum comosum is documented as non toxic to dogs and cats, one of the safer common houseplant choices for pet owners.
Is it really a good hanging basket plant?
Yes. Its arching, cascading growth habit is well suited to a hanging basket, letting the striped leaves drape naturally.
How much light and water does it need?
Medium to bright indirect light; it tolerates deep shade but not direct sun. Water regularly but let the soil approach dryness between waterings rather than watering on a fixed schedule.
Does it really grow baby plantlets?
Yes. It produces plantlets on long stolons, which can be trimmed for propagation or left in place for a fuller look.
What size and hardiness zone should I expect?
Expect roughly 1 to 1.5 feet tall and 1 to 2 feet wide as a houseplant. It is hardy outdoors only in USDA zones 9a through 11b; everywhere else it is grown indoors.
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