The Root

Rare and exotic indoor plants for collectors and everyday plant lovers.

The Root offers both collector plants and grown-out inventory, with curated releases, acclimated plants, and quality you can trust. 🌿

05/30/2026

🚨 BIGGEST GIVEAWAY WE’VE DONE 🚨

One collector is taking home an Alocasia Scalprum Albo Variegated Tissue Culture 👁️🌿

This is not a common giveaway plant. This is a true collector piece — textured, sculptural foliage with insane albo variegation and a retail value of $150+.

One plant. One winner. One serious drop. 🖤

HOW TO ENTER:

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3. Comment SCALPRUM + your dream plant 👁️
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Bonus entry: tag a plant friend who would actually love this 🪴

Winner announced LIVE Saturday morning at 9:30 AM PST during our show.

Must be following at the time of the drawing to win. U.S. entries only. No purchase necessary. A purchase does not increase your chance of winning. Winner will be selected at random and contacted from this account only.

This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram.

Rare finds. Real community. Rooted together. 🖤

05/29/2026

💗🖤 ALOCASIA ‘BLACK VELVET’ PINK VARIEGATED 🖤💗

Some variegation is beautiful.

Some feels impossible.

This one is pure collector obsession — soft blush pink marbling layered across deep velvet-black foliage, with that signature dramatic texture that makes Black Velvet one of the most iconic Alocasias ever created.

The contrast is unreal.

Every leaf feels hand-painted, balancing dark saturation with luminous pink sectors that almost glow against the foliage.

Why collectors chase this one:

✨ Rare pink variegation
🖤 Signature velvet texture
🌸 Stunning contrast and patterning
👀 Instant centerpiece plant
🌿 Exceptionally uncommon collector form

This is the kind of plant that makes people stop scrolling and zoom in.

Delicate. Dramatic. Unforgettable.

Available through The Root 🌿
Rare plants. Curated vibes.

05/27/2026

🖤 ANTHURIUM DARK PHOENIX 🖤

Some plants demand attention.

Others completely own the room.

Anthurium Dark Phoenix is one of those rare collector pieces that stops you mid-scroll. The foliage emerges with deep, near-black velvet tones layered with dramatic contouring, while new growth unfurls in that striking copper-rose flush before hardening into its signature dark finish.

The contrast is unreal.

The heavily quilted texture, elongated form, and moody undertones give this plant an almost sculptural presence — bold, refined, and unmistakably premium.

Why collectors chase this one:

✨ Deep velvet-black mature foliage
🔥 Stunning rose-toned emergent growth
🖤 Dramatic contrast as each leaf hardens off
🌿 Architectural form with serious presence
👑 A true statement Anthurium

This is the kind of plant that elevates an entire collection the second it arrives.

Rare. Refined. Unforgettable.

Available through The Root 🌿
Curated for collectors who appreciate exceptional foliage.

05/25/2026

⚔️ AVAILABLE NOW ⚔️

Alocasia Scalprum Albo Variegated 🌿

There are variegated Alocasia… and then there are plants like this.

Scalprum is already one of the most distinctive Alocasia in cultivation because of its elongated, blade-like foliage and deeply sculpted texture. The leaves develop with that signature armored, almost reptilian structure that gives the plant such an aggressive, architectural presence.

Add clean albo variegation to that structure and it becomes something entirely different.

The contrast between the sharp dark green veining and bright white marbling creates a look that feels dramatic, refined, and unmistakably collector-grade. As each new leaf emerges, no two patterns develop the same — every plant carries its own unique expression.

Why collectors chase this one:

✨ Highly sculpted, narrow-form foliage
⚔️ Distinct textured “blade” structure
🌿 Striking high-contrast albo variegation
🖤 Rare collector release
🔥 One of the more visually commanding variegated Alocasia available

This is the kind of plant that instantly changes the energy of a collection.

Limited quantity now available in the shop.

Once these are claimed, they’re gone.

05/04/2026

Soft pink, sculptural, and not something you come across often.

Available Friday 5/8 in very limited supply
Alocasia Pink Nobilis Variegated

This is one of those plants that immediately stands apart. The foliage has that dramatic Alocasia form, but with an uncommon blush-pink tone and variegation that gives it a much more refined, almost surreal look. It feels delicate at first glance, but the structure is what really makes it special — elongated leaves, strong lines, and a presence that reads more like a collector piece than a standard houseplant.

For people who love rare Alocasias, this one hits a different note. It has the elegance and movement you want from a statement plant, but with coloring that is far less common and much harder to ignore. It is soft, unusual, and high impact all at once.

This is not a mass-market plant and quantities will be very limited.

Available Friday 5/8
on Palmstreet through The Root 🖤🌿

04/22/2026

Not every collector plant has to scream to be special.

Anthurium luxurians is one of those plants that wins people over the longer you look at it. The beauty is in the texture — deeply quilted, heavily bullate foliage with that unmistakable sculptural surface that makes it feel almost prehistoric. It has a quieter kind of presence, but in person it reads rich, unusual, and incredibly refined. 🌿

We also love bringing in plants like this because a truly strong lineup needs variety. Not everything should feel the same, and not every rare plant has to be another Alocasia. Luxurians brings a completely different texture and energy into the mix, which is exactly what makes it worth having in a collection.

We’ll have Anthurium luxurians available this Friday 🖤

04/20/2026

There was a time when Thai Constellation felt like the Monstera. It helped define a whole era of collecting and introduced so many people to the beauty of variegated foliage. But like most classics, the more common it became, the easier it was for people to stop really seeing it. ✨

Oversaturation can make even iconic plants feel ordinary. That is exactly why this one stood out to us.

This is not your standard Thai Constellation. This is a high-bar mutant with beautiful early fenestration and a level of structure that feels far more architectural and refined than what most people expect from the name. The variegation is gorgeous, but it is really the form, movement, and expression of the leaf that make this one special. 🌿

A plant like this is a reminder that classics became classics for a reason; and that the right specimen can still stop you in your tracks. 🖤

04/17/2026

Alocasia Yucatan Princess is one of those plants that doesn’t need much to make a statement. 👑🌿

Glossy, sculptural foliage, dark stems, rich undersides, and that upright, commanding shape that gives it such a regal feel. It has that perfect balance of tropical and dramatic; bold without being flashy, elegant without trying too hard.

What we love most about Yucatan Princess is the presence. It doesn’t just sit in a space, it changes it. The shine, the structure, the mood, the way the leaves catch light — it’s the kind of plant that makes you stop and look twice. 🖤✨

Some plants are pretty.
This one feels powerful.

04/14/2026

THE SERPENT VAULT 🐍

Alocasia Cuprea ‘Red Secret’ Pink Mint Variegated is one of those plants that immediately explains its own hype. The leaf has that heavy, sculptural cuprea texture people already love, but the pink mint variegation pushes it into a completely different category. It looks metallic, almost unreal — dark, moody, and dramatic, with soft blush tones layered over deep bronze-green. It doesn’t read like a basic houseplant. It reads like a collector piece.

Plants like this are sought after because they bring together three things at once: rarity, strong visual impact, and a form that feels distinctive even from across the room. It has contrast, movement, and that kind of color patterning that makes people stop and stare. The more mature it gets, the more presence it has.

This is the kind of plant that changes the feeling of a space. A little darker, a little more elevated, a little more unforgettable.

First live reveal: Saturday at 9:30 AM PST on Palmstreet.
Limited supply.

04/13/2026

Begonia Voodoo Star is one of those plants that makes you stop for a second.

The jagged shape, the silvery patterning, the dark veining, the way the leaf seems to catch light and shadow at the same time — it has that rare balance of drama and detail that makes a plant feel almost unreal. We love plants like this because they do more than just fill a space. They create mood. They pull you in. They make you look twice.

This one is a little different from our usual lane, but that is exactly why we love it. It has presence. It has character. And it absolutely earns its name.

Available tonight during our LIVE show at 9:00 PM PST on Palmstreet. 🖤🌿

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