 Tylecodon schaeferianusThis weird-looking plant consists of tiny oblong pea-sized leaves growing from woody/corky branches. |  Pilea microphylla ‘Variegata’This tiny Pilea seems as if it's flowering, but the impression comes from its colorful leaves. |
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 Summer PoinsettiaAnother "can't do without" foliage plant is Euphorbia 'Yokoi's White', a relative of the Poinsettia. |  Davallia fejeensisThis rabbit's foot fern grew happily on the north side of the house in summer. I dug it out of the planter, gave it fresh soil and a new pot, and brought it indoors. It loves humidity but not wet feet. |
 Pelargonium 'Grossersorten'This Pelargonium (annual geranium) has dark, rounded leaves that beautifully set off its deep cerise blooms. |  Chlorophytum Mandarin0871Chlorophytum Mandarin is a spider plant relative with colorful stems and leaves. It can be grown in a shady spot outdoors in summer. |
 Elephant ear Red-eyed GeckoColocasia 'Red-eyed Gecko' is a beautiful chartreuse with a bright red "eye." |  Canna PhasionOutstanding variegation comes with this Canna, whose blooms are bright orange. It goes by the names 'Durban' or 'Phasion'. |
 Senecio Angel WingsThis silvery wonder brightens up spots in the garden. It's fairly new and eventually should become easier to find. Ask for Senecio 'Angel Wings'. Try it indoors as a houseplant. |  Fuchsia autumnaleThis Fuchsia can be grown for its gorgeous leaves. In summer, when placed in a partly sunny spot, it will bloom. |
 Coleus Sea Monkey PurpleThis Coleus grows to just 10" and is called 'Sea Monkey Purple'. |  Pseuderanthemum StainlessSteelOne of the stalwarts in a mixed container has been Pseuderanthemum 'Stainless Steel'. Try it indoors as a houseplant. |
 Clivia miniataClivia miniate grows from a bulb that originates in Africa. It blooms in winter, and can be grown outdoors in summer when left in its pot and grown in very well-drained soil. |